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10 Shrubs with Berries for Fall and Winter Bird Treats
Berries are an irresistible treat for birds, particularly in winter when food is scarce. The fruits produced by these shrubs provide calories and crucial…
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White Panicled Aster
The White Panicled Aster features daisy-like rays with prominent yellow discs that redden with age and make up clusters of mini-blossoms. Known as Symphyotrichum…
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Passion Flower: Growing The Passiflora Vine
The Passion Flower is listed as hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5-9; however, it may actually struggle in zone 5 and may not survive…
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Cyclamen Plant Care For Winter Colour
Cyclamen are beautiful, petite ornamentals that are beloved around the holidays. They are one of the world’s most popular potted plants, distinguished by their…
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Common Blue Violet Is an Offical Flower
Common Blue Violet is a ground cover that provides an early nectar source for bees and other pollinators. It is also self-seeding and spreads.…
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Anise Hyssop is like Licorice in your Garden
Anise Hyssop is simple to cultivate and care for in an ornamental or herb garden. Plants self-sow freely, but unwanted seedlings are easily removed.…
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Sweet White Violet
Sweet White Violet (Viola blanda) is a low-growing stoloniferous perennial with basal, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant, white flowers with strongly reflexed upper petals and…
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Canada Violet
Canada Violet, a native upright perennial forb, grows 8 to 16 inches tall on stems that might be smooth, green, somewhat angular, or covered…
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Dog Violet
Dog Violet (Viola conspersa) is common in fields and pastures. It can be used as ground cover. The plants are only 2-4 cm tall…
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Smooth Yellow Violet has Delightful Flowers
Smooth Yellow Violet are highly desirable in a woodland garden. It can be used as a low-maintenance ground cover, in rock gardens, along paths…
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Acid Loving Plants That Like Acidic Soil
If you have acidic soil which is below a pH of 7, but ideally hanging out at around 5.5, you could have great ground…
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Flowering Perennials for Four Seasons of Interest
Flowering perennials, carefully curated to combine varying heights, colours, and textures, make the most intriguing gardens. For a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to your garden,…
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Peace Lily Care – Spathiphyllum Plant
More than 30 different types of plants belong to this group along with dozens of hybrids. They are native to tropical areas of the…
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Types of Garden Shrubs
Among the bewildering lists of shrubs, certain names stand out as new and unusual, or, on the other hand, tried and familiar. These include…
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Care For The Salvia Plant: Flower, Medicinal and Culinary
The more than 900 species more commonly known as sages are related to Nepeta (Catmint) and Monarda (Bee Balm). The common sage The common…
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How To Make A Terrarium
Terrariums make great additions to any room. There are endless options for variety, decorations and plants. They can be assembled in minutes and will…
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How To Grow And Care For the Popular Jasmine Plant
The Jasmine plant (Jasminum polyanthus) is a beautiful plant that smells great. It grows well in containers, as a hanging plant, or over a…
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How To Grow And Care For Calibrachoa – Million Bells
You’ve seen the Calibrachoa, a tender perennial commonly known as “Million Bells.” You’ve enjoyed this plant in the nightshade family filling containers and baskets…
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African Violet Care and Propagation
We are big fans of African violets and know many of you are, too! These houseplants add color to any space in winter and…
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Peperomia Care, Propagation and Varieties
The Peperomia plant is an easy care, versatile and recommended houseplant that that may be used in any room of the house. They are…
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Toxic Plants for Dogs and Cats, and Safe Flowers
It is important to be aware that plants and flowers are toxic to dogs and cats. This list can vary for dogs, cats, horses,…
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How To Plant And Care For Canna Lilies
The canna lily plant is a flamboyant summer flowering plant with a bold look. The plant grows from thick, fleshy bulbs. Canna is a…
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On Best Mosquito Repellent Plants
Many commercial mosquitoes and insect repellent contain harmful chemicals which are toxic to children and pets. We are providing you here most effective and…
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Veggie Bites – Colour in my garden
Colour is coming back to my garden. The crocuses are jewel-like in the early morning, the bloodroot opens up to the spring sunshine, and…
