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Canna lilies (Canna x generalis) are large, ornamental flowers. Native to Africa, these tropical plants…
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Woody plant species have self-grafted in the wild for millennia in a natural but slow…
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Intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium), introduced to North America from Russia and Central Asia, is a…
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Sunflower seed sprouts are highly nutritious and contain Vitamin E, calcium, zinc, potassium, magnesium and…
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The sight of a snake huddling in your honeysuckle bush may raise your hackles, but…
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The Blue Rush, Juncus glaucus, is only one of some 400 species of rushes. It…
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Used widely as a cut flower, the Globemaster is easily grown in most home gardens.…
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Plants try to reproduce by producing seeds and distributing them all over the place. Most…
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There are dozens of plants that fit the description of a green plant with a…
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Exotic flowers are grown to add color and excitement to what may otherwise be a…
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Succulents are plants that store water in thick leaves. They prefer dry climates and thrive…
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Feed your lucky bamboo plant every three to four weeks with liquid fertilizer, like Green…
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Purslane is either the bane of gardeners or a culinary treat, depending on who you…
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Carnivorous plants supplement their lean growing conditions with nutrients from insects and other tiny animals.…
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White cedar, also called arborvitae, grows well in a variety of conditions. Its low cost,…
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Herbaceous ornamental plants include annuals, biennials and perennials. Herbaceous plants have green stems that are…
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Spirals appear frequently in nature. In plants, one easily recognizable spiral pattern is in the…
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Most lobelia plants are annuals. They die back completely after the first frost and must…
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Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, commonly known as sweet box purple stem, is a perennial shrub…
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Peonies are beloved for their exquisite large fragrant blossoms that bloom abundantly on sturdy, herbaceous…
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Sometimes called false spirea or feather flower, astilbe (Astilbe spp.) is among the best flowering…
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Some gardeners choose flowers for their landscape that specifically attract birds and other important pollinators…
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One of a host of common names for ornamental clumping perennials belonging to the botanical…
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Because perennials return to your garden each spring, it is especially important to know what…
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Plants that hail from the tropics often produce stunning foliage and colorful blooms that keep…
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Bamboo is a member of the Poaceae family of grasses. It is a tropical perennial…
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Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicas, also known as monkey grass or fountain plant) is a very…
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Besides bearded irises, gardeners across U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 3 through 9 also…
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There's no need to have a dreary, colorless landscape in winter. In fact, there are…
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Water lilies have been around since the early Cretaceous period, over 125 million years ago.…
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The meanings of potted flower plants vary depending on their context. Possible interpretations for the…
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Amaryllis bulbs are common gifts in winter. They are usually planted between September and January…
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Red clover is a perennial plant prized for its medicinal properties and use in pastures.…
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Cannas are fiery, vivid flowering plants with colorful foliage that offer a pop of color…
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Native to the sandy, acidic bogs of the eastern Carolinas, Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is…
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Chinese geomancy aims to preserve harmony with nature in all aspects of living. Among them…
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The (Dicentra spectabilis 'bleeding heart') is a perennial plant native to Japan. The plant is…
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Rex begonias are grown for the colorful and spectacular foliage and make excellent houseplants. Their…
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The red sunflower is an artificially bred flower that is known for its ability to…
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There is some confusion over the correct identification of the flower that is popularly called…
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A sympodial orchid is a type of orchid that produces new shoots from the rhizome,…
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India is a treasure trove of indigenous plants, plus plants that came from around the…
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Anthuriums, or flamingo flowers, are a genus of tropical plants in the Arum family. There…
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Vinca minor, also called periwinkle or creeping myrtle, offers glossy green foliage and typically produces…
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Begonias are perennials, and bloom again and again from the same set of tubers, or…
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A family of well-cultivated species in a variety of colors, sizes and seasonal growth patterns,…
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Water plants are not much different than garden plants, in that they need the correct…
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The state of New Jersey is located in the northeastern part of the United States…
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Shrimp plant (Justicia brandegeana or Beloperone guttata) is a native of Mexico that also goes…
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Heather conjures images of the wide expanses of Britain's moors, where it grows wild in…
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Imagine a bug that lived its life inside its own little protective shelter, looking like…
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Crocosmias are a prolific summer bloomer, lending eye-catching appeal to the perennial border. Crocosmias are…
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Ficus benjamina is also known as the weeping fig, Benjamin fig or simply as a…
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The Lily of the Valley plant, formally named convallaria majalis, is best divided and transplanted…
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Hydrangeas have a reputation as the chameleons of the garden. These shrubs produce flowers that…
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Hundreds of sun-loving perennials exist, but the best choices are those that grow in varied…
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Irises are perennials, meaning that they bloom year after year from the same set of…
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Wildflowers adorn many of the settings in Idaho, from the mountain meadows to the forested…
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Orchids are bright and graceful, with long stalks that support exotic flowers and oval leaves.…
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Rhododendrons are a classification of flowering shrubs that are very popular among gardeners in the…
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Orchids are bright, graceful plants native to the rain forests of the world. They grow…
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The iris is a perennial herb that spreads by rhizomes. Irisis are planted from bulbs…
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When you're landscaping a home property, you have your choice of a wide range of…
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Sedum x 'Autumn Joy', or commonly called Autumn Joy, is an herbaceous perennial from the…
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The peony is an herbaceous plant found in the garden and home landscape. There are…
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Most gardeners are familiar with purslane, the low-spreading, thick-leaved weed that invades vegetable gardens and…
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Commonly called African mask or elephant's ear plants, alocasia are ornamental perennials with leaves as…
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Many plant species grow well inside containers situated in full sun. Depending upon the garden's…
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Buddleia spp., or butterfly bush, is a woody perennial that produces long, showy spikes of…
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The Venus fly trap stimulates our imaginations, seemingly an alien species out of a sci-fi…
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Jasmine (Jasminum spp.) includes about 200 species of plants from Asia, Europe and Africa. These…
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Peonies are perennial flowers, which means that they re-bloom every year. According to InDepthInfo.com, some…
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A lush and blooming hydrangea can brighten nearly any shady or partly shady area of…
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Bonfire begonias (Begonia boliviensis 'Bonfire') can be saved over the winter. In mild winter areas,…
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Orchids are large plants that grow a long flower shoot surrounded by blade-shaped leaves and…
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When designing small gardens, pick plants and flowers based on the amount of sunlight in…
Learn how to fertilize spring vegetable garden in this free gardening video from a horticulture…
In order to build a raised vegetable garden bed, an area of soil can be…
Learn about preparing the soil in this free gardening video about growing your perfect garden.
Compost a yard or garden by digging up the soil around plants or in open…
Small container gardening is easy, does not require soil or bark dust and can contain…
To buy a black rose, search online, visit a local florist, or use food coloring…
Add fruits and vegetables to compost heaps or compost bins and learn to dig holes…