Ornamental Gardens
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Watering Daisies: How Often To Water Your Sun Loving Blooms
While it might seem straightforward, there is a knack to watering daisies correctly. We show you how to give your shastas, marguerites and gerberas the best hydration
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8 Unusual Flowers To Grow In Your Cutting Garden
Are you bored of traditional roses and peonies in your flower arrangements? Look beyond the obvious and plant these showstopping blooms in your cutting garden.
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Bottlebrush, A Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Aptly named, callistemon bottlebrush flowers add a wispy shape, texture and color to your garden. They're happiest in zones 8 to 11.
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Pruning Dogwood Trees So They Look Their Best – How & When To Do It
They are such a treasure, it’s important to know the how and when particulars about pruning dogwood trees.
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Bugs On Hibiscus and How To Identify & Control Common Pests
Hibiscus pests can be concerning when they invade your lovely tropical plant, but there are ways to deal with them.
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Fishbone Cactus: Complete Plant Care & Growing Guide
If you’re looking for an interesting hanging plant, try a fishbone cactus in your arrangement. Also known as ric rac cactus, it’s hardy and disease-free.
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6 Beautiful Ornamental Grasses That Pollinators Love
Ornamental grasses add softness and texture to a garden, but they can provide additional value in enticing precious pollinators. Discover the best varieties to support nature in your yard.
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Orchid Care: How To Grow Happy, Healthy Plants Indoors
Growing orchids as houseplants is such a rewarding hobby. Learn their unique care needs to keep plants thriving and bursting with flowers.
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7 Trees That Will Devalue Your Home – Check Before You Plant
While many trees are prized by prospective homebuyers, others raise red flags that could derail a sale. Discover the problem trees to avoid if you're thinking about buying or selling anytime soon.
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8 Long-Lasting Cut Flowers You Can Grow In The Garden
What could be more rewarding than growing a cutting garden filled with beautiful flowers? To get maximum enjoyment from your blooms, however, it's important to choose varieties with a long vase life. We reveal the loveliest varieties that will endure in cut flower arrangements for up to two weeks.
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Peonies For Pots: Growing Peonies In A Container
If you don’t have a lot of garden space, consider growing peonies in a container. Potted peonies are just as beautiful as garden peonies and are easy to grow.
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Which 7 Types of Cypress Are Best to Grow?
There are numerous types of cypress trees. From tall, majestic rows that grow throughout Italy to the bright bushy lemon varieties, there’s one that suits your region best.
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How To Grow Peonies The Right Way
Peonies are showstoppers in the garden, as long as you treat them right. We've got everything you need to know.
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Arborvitae: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide
Arborvitae is a versatile evergreen in the landscape. Arborvitae trees are hardy and can grow tall for screening, or kept trimmed as a hedge.
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DIY Succulent Fertilizer Recipes For Better Growth And More Flowers
Give your succulents and cacti a nutrient boost with a homemade fertilizer that uses natural, organic ingredients – many of which are available in your kitchen.
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Best Moody Maroon Flowers: 8 Burgundy Blooms For A Moody Garden
Growing maroon flowers may not be for the faint of heart, but it is a glorious way to add drama and impact – as well as lure pollinators to your plot. So why not go dark with these eight blooms?
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What to Plant After Spring Bulbs Have Died Back – 8 Stunning Ideas
When spring bulbs die back they leave unwelcome gaps and fading foliage in their wake. But with some clever planting choices, this can be concealed. Discover the best options to take their place for beautiful beds all season long.
