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Christmas Cactus Watering Guide: How Often To Water Plants For Better Blooms
Discover how often to water a Christmas cactus, how much, and how to avoid under and overwatering for healthy plants that flower reliably over the holidays.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Why Green Spaces Are Important – And How To Create One In Your Local Community
If you live in a town or city and don’t have a big yard, look beyond your back door. We explore why green spaces are important – and how to make more of yours
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow A Container Winter Wonderland: 7 Best Winter Flowers For Pots With Cool-Season Cheer
Containers don’t need to go into hibernation in colder months – there’s still plenty of floral life to be enjoyed! We round up some of the very best winter flowers for pots
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Buy The Best Electric Composter: Read This Before Spending $100s On A Countertop Food Recycler
Electric composters and countertop food recyclers offer a super-fast solution to tackling food waste – and can help create nutrient-rich compost. Choose the best model for your needs with our expert guide.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Why Is My Monstera Not Growing Split Leaves?
If your Monstera leaves aren't splitting, there could be several ways to fix the problem. Here's how to get that lovely Swiss cheese look.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Houseplant Gifts: 10 Joyful Ideas To Inspire Plant Lovers To Get Growing
Find the perfect holiday gifts for plant lovers! From stylish pots to unique houseplants, give presents that cultivate joy long after the season ends.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Best Plants For Christmas Decorations – 8 Holly Jolly Holiday Decor Ideas
Looking to spruce up for the holidays but want to go beyond the spruce? Here are 8 festive holiday plants just for you.
By Amy Grant
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Gifts For Bird Lovers, Birders and Birdies To Attract More Feathered Friends To Your Yard!
If you’re looking to bring more birdies to your garden, these gifts for bird lovers should definitely be on your wish list. Grab some avian attractions to get your gardens all aflutter
By Janey Goulding
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Elegant Exotics: 8 Beautiful Amaryllis Varieties That Will Brighten Any Holiday Display
Whether red, pink, white or variegated, the right amaryllis varieties can enhance any living space, especially during the holidays. We round up eight of the most exquisite
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Should You Cut Back Roses In The Fall? – When To Prune Your Prized Shrubs For Winter
Discover whether to cut back roses before the onset of winter – or to leave plants alone until spring.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Proven Health Benefits Of Gardening – Why It’s Good To Get Your Hands Dirty
There are so many health benefits of gardening for every age and ability level, it may hold the key to many of the world’s problems. Learn about the ways gardening can improve your life.
By Amy Grant
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Get Gardening For Better Sleep: Why Gardens And Plants Can Give You Happier Bedtimes
We all know gardening is intrinsically linked to a ‘feel good’ factor – have you ever wondered why it helps with rest? Here’s the thinking behind gardening for better sleep…
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Electric Composter Guide: Are Countertop Food Recyclers The Future Of Sustainability?
Discover how electric composters work, their benefits and limitations – and whether they're worth the investment as a sustainable easy win.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Coco & Seed - Garden Kits Made Beautiful
Give people a gift they actually want - easy to grow and easier to harvest garden kits from woman-owned small business Coco & Seed.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Best Gifts For Gardeners: 25 Thoughtful Ideas To Delight Green Thumbs For Christmas 2024
Treat that special gardener in your life to a gift they'll cherish over the holiday season and for many years to come, with our expertly curated selection.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Try These 5 Types Of Spruce Trees – Easy Ways To Add Evergreen Beauty To Every Garden
You might not have the largest yard or plot, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow the mighty spruce. These 5 types of spruce trees are very adaptable to different spaces
By Teo Spengler
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Holiday Evergreen Plants: 9 Unique Evergreens For Holiday Cheer That Can Last All Year!
Not all holiday evergreen plants conform to the traditional standard, so get ready to broaden your mind and brighten your festive spirits with these unique holiday evergreens
By Janey Goulding
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9 Wild Spice Plants To Try: Flavor-Packed Foraging To Spice Up Your Life
If growing spices feels like a hit and miss affair, why not forage for spices growing in the wild? Here are 9 wild spice plants to add a dash of heat to your culinary exploits
By Bonnie L. Grant