6 February Hydrangea Tasks for Massive Summer Blooms (And 2 Deadly Mistakes)
I’ll be honest—February is when I make most of my hydrangea mistakes. The garden is quiet, I’m restless, and those bare sticks poking out of…
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Winter Peony Care Tips Every Beginner Needs
Did you know that peonies actually need and like winter? Well, we all know they are cold hardy flowering plants, and in fact, they need…
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Peace Lily Varieties That Bring Calm and Balance to Your Home
Loved for their lush, glossy and exotic foliage, as well as for their showy calla lily like blooms, many peace lily varieties are very popular…
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11 Easy Perennials You Should Propagate This January so You Have an Endless Supply of Free Plants Ready to Thrive by Spring
You know that strange, quiet stretch in winter when the world feels like it’s holding its breath? The holiday rush is over, the decorations are…
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How I Take Care of My Amaryllis After It’s Done Blooming So It Flowers Again
If your house is anything like mine right now, you probably have a few Amaryllis plants sitting around that are looking a little bit sad….
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Stunning Maranta Varieties That Instantly Elevate Your Indoor Space
Why do we love to grow maranta as a houseplant? Native to Central and South America, this leafy perennial can brighten up your office or…
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Why Won’t My Christmas Cactus Bloom? (And What to Do About It)
The exotic flowers of Christmas cactus look twice as lovely when the land is covered in a white mantle mantle of snow – but how…
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Best Perennial Companions for Dahlias That Bloom Late Into the Season
Dahlias, blooming till late in the season, with their warm colors and many shapes, from cactus to single, ball and even water lily or orchid,…
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10 Ornamental Trees That Offer Bright Yellow Fall Foliage if You Want Something Different Than the Usual Reds
Every fall garden, like clockwork, the reds and oranges show up to the party early—flashing their fiery tones like they own the season. And sure,…
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Bird of Paradise Varieties That Turn Ordinary Gardens Into Tropical Escapes
If you are old enough, you will remember the first time you have seen a Strelitzia blossom! Yes, because it’s like looking at a strange…
