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Native Seed Secrets

Tempted to go native in your garden? Seeds are a super way to start. Thanks to the new movement to nurture native plants in our gardens, seeds of all-time favorites like milkweeds and native lupines are readily available. Or, you could send for seeds through the mail. Whichever way you go, you’ll be getting the […]

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Seeds Get You Started

Spring is so fickle. The temperatures go up, the temperatures drop down. It’s way too risky to start planting in the ground. But there is a totally satisfying alternative that will fulfill all your urges to play in the soil. Plus, it’s loads of fun. You need to plant seeds. Really, once you’ve given seed […]

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Succulents Without Tears

They’re kinky, they’re seductive, and they look like something out of Sci-Fi. You’ve always wanted a succulent, right? Well, we’re going to help you make it happen. But first, let’s dispel a few myths because succulents aren’t as high maintenance as you might think. In fact, they are among the easiest houseplants to host—you just […]

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A User’s Guide to Amazing Amaryllis

You want them. Of course, you want them. Who wouldn’t be starstruck by huge bodacious trumpet-shaped blossoms blaring with voluptuousness? We’re talking about totally nondescript plump bulbs that suddenly send out promising flower buds in a snap and then pop into performance like you wouldn’t believe. And all this is staged in the middle of […]

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Good Company

Eek! The landscape outdoors is paring down. Every day more plants shed their leaves and drop off the scene. We hear you: The loss of those layers is turning you blue. So, it’s time to seek solutions. You need to add volume indoors. Combo Containers How about bringing the concept of a layered landscape inside […]

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Keeping Plants Frisky in a Drought

If we learned anything this summer, it was how to wield a watering can. Steamy and dry weather was the name of the game no matter where you garden. Meanwhile, we all tried our best to help our plantings survive through the season by taking water-wise routes. Smart moves make all the difference when the […]

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Play with your Food

You hunger to grow your own veggies. You want to slip out the back door whenever you hear the tummy rumble and harvest from your own personal crop of yummies. We get it. We know the feeling. By all means, when possible, devote some of your garden beds to supplying all things that will tantalize […]

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The Dahlias You Deserve

Admit it. You dream about dahlias. Every year, someone else brings a big fat bouquet of dahlias into the office, and every year you wish those dahlias were part of your backyard. Well, listen up, because we are going to bring those fantasy flowers into your reality. Not only are you going to finally get […]

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Spring Fling

Spring is really, actually, truly happening! That means amorous frogs are chirping, the perennials are popping, buds are swelling, and you want to get out there and join the festivities. Well, here come some ideas to get your garden up to speed and perking along. Spring is probably the only time of year when […]

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Spring Graduation

Been itching to hand out promotions to your houseplants? Graduation time is here! Spring is when houseplants begin making headway and root growth supported by the brighter (don’t we love that word?) light and longer days ahead. Give them the power to propel forward—start rallying your potting soil and containers to move them to more […]

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