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20 Unique Hedging Plants: Small, Medium, and Large Options

When people think of hedges, a few familiar plants usually come to mind—boxwoodarborvitae, maybe...

Best Plants for Winter Pots and Containers (Garden Designer’s Guide)

As a garden designer practicing and teaching since 2014, I’ve experimented with countless winter-hardy plants and container combinations. One thing I’ve learned is that...

Aluminum plants (Pilea cadierei) Growing and Care tips

Introduction to the Aluminum Plant the bed sheet, also...

Understanding Soil pH and How It Affects Plants

As soon as you start gardening, you begin to see the earth beneath your feet in a whole new way. Soil is a surprisingly...

How to Grow and Care for Weeping Fig Plants (Ficus benjamina)

Pests and Disease While leaf drop as a result of changing environmental conditions is far more likely to cause problems for your plant than any...

Topping Plants: Boosting Crop Yield and Quality

Dustan McLean writes about the topping technique gardeners use to control growth, improve airflow, and increase yields in crops like tomatoes, basil, and more. If...

Grow African Violet Plants Indoors: Saintpaulia Houseplant Care

Dependable bloomers, African violet plants top any list of favorite flowering houseplants. And it's no wonder. No other indoor flowering plant can match African...

How to Grow Stromanthe Triostar Prayer Plants

In USDA Hardiness Zones 9b to 11, they can be used as evergreen perennial ground covers, while in areas with colder winters, some...

Living Sculpture: The Haus Plant’s Rob Moffitt on How to Turn Houseplants Into Works of Art

If the phrase “houseplant stylist” leaves you scratching your head, one look at The Haus Plant’s Instagram account (@thehausplant) will help you understand what...

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Lee Fights Boredom with Old Garden Photos, Part 1

Happy Friday, GPODers! It might officially be spring, but for some of us the season...

The Best Backyard Bird Finds in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

If there's one thing that brings my garden to life after a long, damp Pacific Northwest winter, it's the return of my backyard birds....

Russian Sage: How to Prune for the Best Blooms

Russian sage creates a lavender-blue cloud in the garden from early summer to mid-fall. The tall purple spikes of airy blooms are eye-catching above...
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