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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...

Fast-Growing Plants That Help Fill Gaps in the Mountain West

These fast-growing plants are well suited to Mountain West gardens, where quick coverage and...

The Easiest Way To Start Vegetable Plants From Seed Indoors!

Looking for the easiest and best way to start your own vegetable plants from seed indoors this year? Starting seeds indoors can be an intimidating...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...
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