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Indigo Dyeing Guide – How To Dye With Indigo Plants
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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Ficus Dropping Leaves? 8 Common Causes & How To Fix Them
Your ficus may be losing leaves because of improper watering, pests, fungus, or just because it's unhappy with where it's been put. Here are the top 8 reasons.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fertilizing Hostas – How To Fertilize A Hosta Plant
Low-maintenance hostas don’t require much, but fertilizer is a good idea for several reasons. Learn the best way to fertilize hostas and how it can help plants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Tall Plants You Can Grow Indoors: Using Tree-Like Houseplants As Focal Points
By Raffaele Di Lallo
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How To Grow A Windowsill Full Of Veggies This Winter, According To A Top Gardening Expert
Award-winning journalist and climate-resilient gardening expert Kim Stoddart reveals her top plant picks and tips for a productive winter windowsill garden.
By Kim Stoddart
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How To Protect Wood Floors From Potted Plants: Keep Floors And Other Wooden Surfaces Safe
We love having plants around us, but it’s important to take care of wooden surfaces. Here’s how to how to protect wood floors from potted plants, as well as tables and other surfaces
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Overwatered Christmas Cactus Care: Save Your Plant With These Simple Steps
Have you overwatered your Christmas cactus? Learn how to revive soggy plants, prevent root rot, and keep them thriving for the holidays and beyond.
By Amy Grant
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How And When To Transplant Lilies, According To Experts
Lilies tend to naturalize in the garden and unlike some other bulb plants, they don't go dormant. Learn how to transplant and divide them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Protect Plants From A Freeze – Best Ways To Keep Plants Safe & Warm
The best laid plans of any gardener can get overturned by an unexpected cold snap. Here's some practical steps you can take to protect your plants from a freeze.
By Teo Spengler
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Hibiscus Propagation Made Simple: How To Make More Hibiscus For Free
Learning about hibiscus propagation can help you grow even more of these lovely plants. Before buying another one, you may want to try one of these techniques.
By Heather Rhoades