How to grow and care for Foxgloves

Most foxgloves are biennials, blooming in their second year from seed, or short-lived perennials. Most are more or less evergreen so their rosettes of green leaves remain all winter. Just be aware that foxgloves contain the chemical digitalin used in medicine to treat heart disease and all parts of the …

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How to grow and care for Zinnia

Zinnias come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Some popular varieties include: Zinnia elegans: Classic zinnias with large, single or double blooms in various colors. Zinnia angustifolia: Smaller flowers with narrow leaves, great for ground cover or borders. Zinnia haageana: Also known as Mexican zinnias, they have smaller, more compact …

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How to Grow Indoor Tradescantia Plants

Tradescantia Spiderwort is an easy-care houseplant that produces bright leaves and dainty, spider-like flowers, making it a charming addition to your indoor garden. With its eye-catching appearance and easy-care nature, it is the perfect choice for plant care beginners and a wonderful way to add a touch of color to …

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Amazing pink and red flowers for your backyard

This vibrant flora is often varieties of the houseplants you know and love, like philodendrons or prayer plants, but with an added, colorful touch: they’re pink. Read on to learn about some of our favorite pink houseplants.  Houseplants have become a staple in most homes in recent years, and for …

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How to Grow and care for Coleus

How to Grow and care for Coleus The variety of patterns is amazing, with solid colors, splashes, spots, streaks, spots, fringes and veins. Color intensity varies with sunlight, sensitivity to heat and other conditions. The term “sun coleus” refers to selections that tolerate more sun. The cultivars with dark leaves …

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Tips on growing colorful coleus plants

Coleus can easily be started from seed indoors about 10 weeks before the last frost date in your region. GROWING Set out the plants after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a location that is protected from wind. Coleus stems break off easily. Coleus needs well-draining soil. Water the …

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How to grow and care for amazing cactus Gymnocalycium

Gymnocalycium is a genus of about 70 South American species of cacti. The generic name “Gymnocalycium,” from the Greek “naked calyx,” refers to the flower buds bearing no hair or spines. The members of the genus are commonly known as Chin Cactus. The main distribution area of the genus is …

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Growing and caring for hyacinth

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are beautiful additions to southern gardens. They offer vibrant floral color with tall spikes of showy blooms and bright green foliage. Hyacinths belong to the asparagus family. They are perennials that produce showy, fragrant flowers that you will look forward to blooming with every year. Read on …

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How to Design Hanging Flower Baskets

  Designing hanging flower baskets is a delightful way to bring vibrant color and lush greenery to your outdoor spaces. These versatile and beautiful garden elements can enhance patios, porches, and even indoor areas. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, creating a stunning hanging flower basket involves a …

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Caring For Petunias: How To Grow Petunias

Growing petunias can add long-term color to the summer landscape and brighten up drab borders with beautiful pastel colors. Proper petunia care is simple and easy. After you learn how to plant petunias, you can add them to your flower bed and container garden. Four species of petunias span hundreds …

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