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How To Grow A Pineapple Top From Store-Bought Fruit – For A Tasty Tropical Houseplant
Did you know you can grow a pineapple plant in your very own home—no tropical travel required? Here's how to grow a pineapple top from a store-bought fruit.
By Teo Spengler
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Should You Fertilize Houseplants In Winter? Expert Says Light Levels Are Key
Wondering if your houseplants need feeding this winter? An expert horticulturist reveals why light levels make all the difference. Find out how to get it right.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Hardscaping Ideas To Make A Garden Look Old: 5 Ways To Make Your Yard Look Centuries Older
There are a few ways to make a garden look lived in, but some planting ideas can take time – here, we round up key hardscaping ideas to make a garden look old
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Common Christmas Cactus Pests: How To Identify And Eliminate Bugs Fast
Struggling with pests in your Christmas cactus? Learn how to quickly identify and eliminate the most common culprits to keep your plant healthy and flowering.
By Amy Grant
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Easy Vertical Gardening Hacks For Beginners: Why You Should Grow Up, And 3 Ways To Do It!
If you’re short on space or keen to make the most of every inch, vertical gardening is the way to grow. We explain how to plan & plant up with three easy building methods
By Teo Spengler
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Ready To Start Growing? Try Winter Sowing Seeds In Your Garden This Weekend
It may be cold outside, but you can get a head start on your garden by winter sowing seeds. Come spring, you'll reap the rewards with superb blooms and veggies.
By Amy Grant
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Dendrobium Nobile Orchid: How To Care For This Graceful, Easy-Going Houseplant
Learn how to care for elegant dendrobium nobile orchids. These undemanding plants make a stunning addition to any orchid collection and are ideal for beginners.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Attract More Pollinators: 8 Best Nectar-Producing Plants For Honey Bees And Other Pollinators
Want to know the core plants you can grow to add beauty while helping beneficial garden friends? Discover the best nectar-producing plants for honey bees and other pollinators
By Tonya Barnett
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What Plants Do Snakes Hate: Using Snake Repelling Plants For Gardens
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Shade Tolerant Wildflowers – Growing Wildflowers In Shade
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Starting Seeds Indoors Made Easy: Plant Now For More Flowers And Better Crops
Begin your gardening journey for the season ahead by starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant early for the longest possible growing window.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Poinsettia Pinks: 7 Pink Poinsettias To Grow For Neon Hot Tones And Cool Pretty Pastels
While the traditional red poinsettia is a staple of many homes over the holiday period, they are not your only option. For cheerful brights or pastels, why not grow pink poinsettias?
By Tonya Barnett
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Want Amaryllis But Not Red? Try These 8 White Amaryllis Varieties For The Ultimate Elegance
You’re probably familiar with the crisp red blooms of the traditional amaryllis – but if you feel like something more unusual and elegant, why not try white amaryllis?
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Growing Spinach In A Pot: How To Grow Spinach In Containers
For some uber-easy nutrition, learn how to grow spinach in pots. If you have limited garden space, start growing spinach in containers for fresh greens at your fingertips.
By Amy Grant
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Tips For Growing Rhubarb
A rhubarb plant can provide years of yummy fruit. Its leaves and roots are toxic, but the delectable fruit is worth a special spot in the garden.
By Susan Albert
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Downsizing Your Garden: How To Simplify Your Landscape Without Sacrificing Beauty
Gracefully downsizing your garden requires some forethought and maybe even some outside help, but it can be made easier with some practical tips.
By Teo Spengler
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Are Poinsettias Poisonous To Cats? What You Need To Know For Happy, Healthy Felines
They have the potential to brighten up homes long after the holidays, but are poinsettias poisonous to cats? Make sure you read this before mixing the two!
By Susan Albert
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8 Enchanting Blue Flowers You Can Start From Seed In Winter To Chase Away The Blues
Fill your garden with these captivating blue flowers come spring and summer by making a little head start in winter.
By Melanie Griffiths