41 of the Best Pink Peonies for Your Garden

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Are you yearning for a pink color scheme in your garden? You can’t do better than Barbie, blush, fuchsia, coral, rose, or salmon peony flowers to bring in the perfect pink hue to your beds and borders. Learn about 41 of the best pink peony varieties, including Itoh and herbaceous options in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Miner’s Lettuce (Claytonia)

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Miner’s lettuce is a nutritious, delicious green with a delicate flavor and refreshing crunch. It’s easy to grow and thrives in cool temperatures. Miners used to carry it with them into the mines to stave off malnutrition and it’s popular with foragers. Learn how to plant and grow claytonia in this guide. Read more now.

Why Pea Plants Fail to Produce Pods (and How to Fix It)

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If you’re growing peas and the plants look healthy but fail to produce pods, there are a number of different reasons why this may happen. From lack of nutrients to excessively warm temperatures, in this guide we’ll help you figure out why your peas aren’t producing the flavorful pods and what to do about it. Read more.

21 of the Best Peach Varieties to Grow at Home

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What’s your favorite kind of peach? Melt in the mouth and sugary sweet, or tangy and juicy with firm flesh? There are a lot of different peach varieties suitable for growing at home, so you’ll be sure to find your favorite! Learn about 21 of the best peach cultivars for your orchard in this guide. Read more now.

How to Prevent Beet Plants from Bolting

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Under stressful conditions such as too much heat or lack of moisture, many garden vegetables will bolt, or send out flowers to complete their lifecycle prematurely. This can cause the roots to become woody and tough, and the leaves to turn bitter. Learn more about bolting in beets and how to prevent it in this guide.

How to Grow and Harvest Pea Shoots

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Pea shoots, the young and tender growing tips of pea plants, are an early spring treat with a decidedly gourmet appeal. Plus, these delicious garden greens are easy to grow and harvest, and can be part of your low waste gardening strategy. Learn how to grow and harvest pea shoots in this guide. Read more now.

What to Do if Your Astilbe Fails to Bloom

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Astilbe’s brightly colored, showy blooms are perfect for brightening up the shade garden. These low-maintenance perennials are generally easy to care for, but sometimes they may fail to bloom. If your astilbe isn’t flowering, learn about common cultivation mistakes and easy fixes for an abundance of pretty plumes.

7 Types of Legume Inoculants and How to Use Them

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Through the power of microbial action, inoculants help legumes convert nitrogen from the air into soil nitrogen they need to grow and thrive. Using these beneficial microbes can mean the difference between a paltry harvest and a plentiful one! Learn about 7 legume inoculants for the garden in this guide. Read more now.

How Much Sun Do Fuchsia Plants Need?

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There’s some confusion about how much sun fuchsia plants need to grow vigorously and flower abundantly. Can you give them full sun? Do they require full shade? The answer depends on your garden and climate. Learn what conditions these plants prefer and how to situate your fuchsia plants in the perfect light in this guide.

5 Common Causes of Holes in Basil Leaves

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The flavor of basil is unmistakable and having fresh leaves on hand in the herb garden is a treat. But when you harvest those leaves and find they have holes, it can destroy your dinner plans. Learn how to identify five common reasons for holes in your basil leaves and how to fix the problem in this guide. Read more now.

Can You Grow Star Jasmine as a Hedge?

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The star-shaped, white blossoms of star jasmine vines infuse the landscape with sweet fragrance from late spring to early summer in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10. Plants are commonly trained over fences and used as mat-forming ground covers. Learn about their suitability for use as hedging plants in this guide. Read more.

How to Control Dandelions in the Lawn and Garden

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Dandelions can mar the beauty of a meticulously cultivated garden or lawn. They’re ubiquitous and will pop up whenever they’re given the opportunity. This guide will explain how to take charge and control dandelions in your backyard. We’ll also bust a few myths and discuss methods that don’t work. Read more now.

5 Reasons Your Clematis May Fail to Bloom

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The whole point of growing clematis vines is to enjoy those marvelous, prolific flowers, but what if your vine refuses to bloom? There could be many reasons, from the age of the plant to poor pruning practices. Learn the reasons why a clematis might fail to bloom and what to do about it in this guide. Read more now.

How to Propagate Fatsia (Japanese Aralia) from Seed

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Fatsia japonica, also known as Japanese aralia and paperplant, has big, emerald green leaves and can be grown as a houseplant or an ornamental shrub. These plants are easy to grow from seed – all you need is a few supplies and a little patience. Learn how to propagate fatsia from seed in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Potatoes in Straw

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Growing potatoes in straw is a simple, yet effective way of yielding delicious tubers. It’s cheap, saves you work, yields clean potatoes, and that’s just the beginning! In our guide, we’ll discuss the benefits of growing spuds in straw, a list of what you’ll need, and a thorough how-to. Read more now.

When and How to Transplant Daylilies

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Hooray, it’s moving day! No, not moving house. It’s time to shift the plants in your garden. If you need to transplant your in-ground daylilies, read more now on Gardener’s Path to learn when and how to complete the task successfully. It’s not a difficult task, and we’ll help you through it in this comprehensive guide.

How and When to Fertilize Basil

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Basil is a popular and easily grown frost-tender annual herb beloved for the sweet anise flavor and zesty fragrance of its foliage. And for vigorous, bushy plants with an abundance of leaves, frequent feeding is needed. Find all the information about how and when to fertilize basil for tasty, luscious leaves in this guide.

15 of the Best Mint Varieties to Grow at Home

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With a bright, sweet flavor, pretty flower spires, and fast growth, mint is a favorite herb used as a ground cover, potted kitchen herb, or as an ornamental. And with a wide range of scented, flavorful varieties, there are several suitable for most settings. Learn about 15 mint of the best mint varieties in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Thimbleweed

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The dainty little thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana) produces delicate, creamy white flowers and thrives in full sun to part shade locations in USDA Zones 2 to 8. Easy to grow and fantastic for wildlife, this tough North American native is a must-have for wildflower gardens. Learn how to grow your own in this guide.

11 Common Reasons Why Irises Fail to Bloom

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Irises are flowering perennial rhizomes for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9 that prefer full sun and organically rich, well-draining soil. Despite our best efforts, they sometimes bloom sparsely or fail to bloom altogether. Read on to find 11 common reasons why irises don’t bloom and learn proactive measures to avoid them.

How to Identify and Manage Common Japanese Maple Diseases

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A Japanese maple is a beautiful and versatile tree for the landscape, as long as it’s kept healthy. Unfortunately, various diseases can make your specimen look shoddy and perform poorly, and some can even kill it! Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage 9 common Japanese maple diseases in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Watercress

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Watercress is literally the most nutritionally dense vegetable you can grow, according to the CDC. Plus, you don’t need running water to grow this peppery little plant, in spite of what you may have heard. Learn more about growing watercress in the soil, water, or hydroponically in this comprehensive guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Golden Beets

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Red and purple beets are super, but yellow and gold ones are arguably better. Golden beets are sweeter and less earthy than their darker cousins, and they’re undeniably pretty on the plate. In this guide, we’ll introduce some of the best cultivar options and how to plant and grow the most flavorful golden beets.

How to Fertilize Houseplants

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Ensure your houseplants are nourished and healthy by fortifying their potting soil and watering with different kinds of fertilizers. In this guide, you’ll learn about the nutrients plants need and the difference between slow and fast release fertilizers, and when and how to apply them. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Marigold Flowers

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Marigolds are a garden classic, and it doesn’t take much to see why. They’re easy to grow because they’re adaptable and tolerant of many environments. Plus, they provide long-lasting color without maintenance and they can improve the soil where you grow them by deterring nematodes. They’re marvelous! Read more now.

How to Grow and Care For Red Twig Dogwood

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With their bright red stems, red twig dogwood shrubs bring contrast and interest to winter gardens and make attractive accents in greenery arrangements and holiday displays. Learn about which species to choose, and how to grow and care for these ornamental perennial shrubs in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Banana Plants

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There’s more to the banana than meets the eye. These tropical fruit trees hail from Asia and Africa, and come in lots of colors and different sizes. What’s more, they are remarkably adaptable and can be grown seasonally in the flower bed, or inside in a pot. Learn how to grow your own in this guide. Read more now.

21 of the Best Coleus Varieties

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Coleus is a vibrant foliage plant that is perennial in Zones 10 to 11 and an annual elsewhere. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, organically rich, well-draining soil. In beds and borders, patio pots, and window boxes, it’s an excellent mixed grouping companion. Read on for 21 of our favorite coleus varieties.

How to Plant and Grow Arnica

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Arnica is a fast-growing, hardy perennial with fragrant yellow flowers that can be harvested for their medicinal properties. Resistant to most pests and diseases, and attractive to pollinators, arnica makes a great addition to any garden! Learn how to grow and care for arnica in this guide. Read more now.

15 of the Best Deciduous Magnolias to Grow at Home

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Deciduous magnolias are more versatile than their evergreen counterparts and they can be just as beautiful. There are ones that grow in swampy soil, those that stay petite, and some that bloom late to avoid killing frosts. Learn about 15 of the best deciduous options in this guide. Read more now.

How to Classify Begonias Using the Leaves and Stems

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Begonias may exhibit a variety of root types, growth habits, leaf shapes, and flower colors. If you’ve seen one you like and want to narrow down which type it is you’re looking at, our guide can help. Learn how to identify a begonia by the root, stem, or leaf in this comprehensive guide. Read more now.

How and When to Water Tulip Bulbs

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From cuplike to ruffled and starry, tulips make a striking statement among the daffodils and hyacinths in the spring garden. Suited to cultivation in Zones 3 to 7, these cheerful bulb flowers thrive in full sun and require well-draining soil to minimize the risk of rotting. Read on and discover how to water tulips now.

Should You Deadhead Calla Lilies?

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Calla lilies delight with funnel-like spathes in colors ranging from pink and purple to orange and yellow. They thrive in full sun to part shade in Zones 8 to 11 with rich, moist soil. Generally, they are low maintenance, but you may wonder if you should take the time to deadhead callas. Read this guide to find out.

When and How to Pinch Sweet Peas

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While they’re mostly maintenance-free, you can give sweet peas an extra flowering boost with some judicious pinching and deadheading. Sweet peas grow bushier, and bloom more abundantly and for a longer period if you pinch the growing tips. Learn all about why, when, and how to pinch sweet peas in this guide. Read more.

27 of the Best Dahlia Varieties for Your Garden

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Dahlias are unmatched for their range of flower types and brilliant colors in the late summer garden. Some have perfect symmetry, others are wild and shaggy or delicate and demure, and they all make superb cut flowers. Discover 27 of the best dahlia varieties to grow at home in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Leaf Lettuce

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Ready to always have fresh salad ingredients for harvesting? You need to grow leaf lettuce. An easy-to-grow annual vegetable for the home gardener, leaf lettuce requires proper cultivation for peak tastiness. Our guide has all the info you need, from sowing protocols to plant health care. Read more now.

How to Protect Flower Bulbs From Rodent Damage

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Are you tired of losing your spring-flowering bulbs to rodent damage before they’ve had a chance to bloom? Many rodents will consume certain flower bulbs either by digging them up or burrowing underground. Learn which pests to look out for and how to protect your flower bulbs from these marauders. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Spinach

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Spinach is a fast growing, highly nutritious annual vegetable grown for its tender, tasty leaves that can be eaten raw or cooked. A cut-and-come-again crop, repeat sowing gives multiple harvests, and it thrives in cool temperatures but can also be grown in summer with light shade. Learn how to grow spinach in this guide.

How to Grow Five Spot Flowers

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Five spot is a petite California wildflower that prefers moist, loose soil and full sun to part shade. It is a knockout with masses of signature blooms consisting of five white petals marked by five prominent purple spots. Read on and learn how easy it is to grow five spot as an annual in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 10.

Are Violets Edible? How to Choose and Use These Sweet Treats

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Violets are a garden favorite, and they also happen to be edible. But that’s not all. They’re actually quite delicious and nutritious! You can use them in sweet and savory dishes like desserts, soups, salads, and more. Learn all about edible violets and how to identify and use them in this comprehensive guide.

How to Grow and Care for Astilbe Flowers

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With lovely green foliage and stunningly vibrant flowers, astilbe plants are a wonderful addition to any shade garden. With many different varieties bursting with unique bloom colors, there’s an astilbe for everyone. Learn how to properly propagate, grow, and maintain these fantastic perennials in our guide.

How to Grow Beardtongue (Penstemon)

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Colorful, resilient, and beloved by insects and hummingbirds, beardtongue flowers (Penstemon species) are a wonderful addition to any garden. Tough and adaptable, these cottage garden favorites will grow almost anywhere. Learn more about these native wildflowers and how to grow your own in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Cayenne Peppers

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Do you like spicy food? Then you should be growing cayenne peppers in your garden. There are over a dozen cultivars, with one to suit any preference, and they mature quickly, so you can dig in sooner. Learn about the different cultivars and how to start, plant, and care for these smoky, spicy chili treats.

How to Identify and Manage Soft Rot in Lettuce

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Soft rot in lettuce is a terrible, awful, no-good bacterial disease. As you might have guessed from the name, it causes rotten, soft areas in lettuce plants. It can completely destroy your lettuce heads, and there’s no known cure. Learn more about what you can do to prevent and deal with soft rot in lettuce in this guide.

Tips for Growing Saskatoon Serviceberries

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Saskatoon serviceberry shrubs are resilient, forgiving, and low maintenance. With stunning white flowers, lush green foliage and flavorful, healthy fruits, it’s no wonder they’re popular with both urban farmers and ornamental landscapers. Learn how to plant and grow Saskatoon serviceberries in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Tulips in Warm Climates

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Tulips like it cold. They can’t survive or reproduce in places where winters are warm. For those of us who live in warm areas, they can be a challenge to grow, but don’t give up your tulip dreams. There are ways to trick the bulbs into thriving for a year or more! Learn how to grow tulips in warm climates in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Willow Oak Trees

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Willow oaks are a favorite of wildlife. They resist common oak diseases that kill other species, and make perfect shade trees for areas like parking lots and hell strips. The pretty, strappy leaves are unique among the genus, but they have all the characteristics that people love oaks for, including the useful acorns.

15 of the Best Gardenia Varieties for Your Garden

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The hardest part about growing gardenias is probably choosing one. There are so many great options on the market that will fit a variety of needs. Learn about 15 excellent gardenia options, from those that bloom nearly year-round to some that can tolerate cold climates, and ones that are perfect for pots.

When and How to Water Bromeliads

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Most plants are happiest when the soil surrounding their roots is watered. But what if your plant doesn’t need soil? What if it doesn’t have very extensive roots either? Find out how to water bromeliads, a group of beautiful, unusual plants with hydration needs that are a bit different. Read on to learn more.

Easy Fixes for Calla Lilies That Won’t Bloom

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Calla lilies are easily cultivated and provide weeks of elegant, colorful flowers. But a few common issues can restrict flowering, like bulb depth, lighting, fertilizer ratios, soil moisture, and dormancy periods. For an outstanding display of blooms, keep reading for our easy fixes for calla lilies that won’t bloom.

How to Identify and Treat 5 Common Arugula Diseases

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Arugula is generally a tough, resilient plant, but if disease happens to come its way, acting fast is crucial. To do that, you need to know what to watch for and what to do if you see problems. This guide explains 5 common arugula diseases, from downy mildew to bacterial leaf spot, and how to deal with them.

How to Plant and Grow Asparagus

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Asparagus intimidates some gardeners. As a perennial, it takes a different skill set than something like zucchini or lettuce. But don’t let it scare you. You can succeed with cultivating those tasty little spears. We’ll help you become an asparagus growing professional with this comprehensive growing guide.

Why Your Weeping Cherry Tree No Longer Weeps

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What happens when your weeping cherries are growing more upright? Maybe they have a few tall sprouts coming out of the ground or straight branches in the canopy. Why does this happen and how do you fix it? Gardener’s Path will help you keep your cherries weeping. Learn more about this common problem in our guide.

Are Peace Lilies Toxic to Dogs?

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Many popular houseplants can be toxic to our canine and feline companions, but what about peace lilies? These houseplants contain calcium oxalate crystals that may cause mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and other distressing symptoms. Learn about if peace lilies are toxic to dogs in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Sea Thrift

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Sea thrift is a salt- and wind-tolerant perennial for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8 that prefers full sun to part shade and sandy, well-draining soil. It has a clumping growth habit and spreads slowly. Clusters of lavender, pink, or white flowers bloom in the spring. Learn how to grow and care for sea thrift in this guide.

How to Grow Japanese Aralia (Fatsia Japonica)

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Japanese aralia (Fatsia japonica) is a striking houseplant with big, bold, emerald-green leaves. Put this low-maintenance foliage plant on your wish list if you’re looking for a pet-friendly option that will tolerate low-light conditions. Learn how to grow and care for fatsia indoors in this guide. Read more now.

13 of the Best Flowering Dogwood Varieties

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A standard Cornus florida is an excellent tree for the landscape, but a single flavor of excellence can get old after a while. If you want more visual variety from your flowering dogwoods, then this in-depth guide to 13 of the best C. florida cultivars and their unique ornamental features should help. Read more.

Is Lily of the Valley Invasive?

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You’ve probably heard the saying “too much of a good thing,” right? It applies to desserts and it applies to plants. Beloved garden favorites like lily of the valley can sometimes escape cultivation and become invasive menaces. Learn how to control lily of the valley in this guide. Read more now.

15 of the Best Dogwoods to Liven Up the Winter Landscape

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Dogwoods are beautiful during the spring and summer, but they also provide a striking contrast to combat the winter blahs. Many species have red, orange, or yellow twigs that stand out against snow or the drab winter landscape. In this guide, find 15 stunning winter dogwoods worth planting for some winter color.

How to Grow and Care for Calanthe Orchids

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Calanthe orchids aren’t as popular as Phalaenopsis or Cattleya species. But these largely terrestrial plants are every bit as beautiful. They can be evergreen or deciduous, and some can tolerate freezing temperatures, allowing cultivation outdoors. Read more to learn about growing this unique group of plants.

Tips for Growing Greig’s (Greigii) Tulips

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Greigii tulips are special because of their bright flowers and spotted, striped, and mottled leaves. The foliage offers up interest even when the flowers aren’t present. Plus, they’re compact enough for container growing. Learn about growing Greig’s tulips, along with a few cultivars worth finding, in this guide.

Reasons Why Lily of the Valley May Fail to Bloom

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Lily of the valley is an easy care perennial with delightful, fragrant flowers when given the right growing conditions. But a few issues, like overcrowding, dry soil, or too much sun can cause the plants to fail to bloom. For an abundance of flowers, learn about some easy fixes for lily of the valley that won’t bloom.

How to Plant and Grow ‘Dark Opal’ Basil

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‘Dark Opal’ basil is beautiful enough to be a garden ornamental but it has all the spicy, citrusy flavor you expect from standard sweet basil. It’s a dual-purpose option for the herb garden. Learn how to care for this deep purple basil cultivar so you can enjoy the dramatic leaves as a garden feature or kitchen herb.

How to Grow and Care for Forest Lilies

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The forest lily is a bulb flower native to South Africa that grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. It boasts striking pink tubular flowers that cluster densely and come to a point at the end of bare, upright stalks. Learn to grow and care for the forest lily in gardens and containers in your outdoor living space.

How to Plant and Grow Aztec Sweet Herb

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Aztec sweet herb is extremely sweet, adaptable, and easy to grow in warmer climates, from Zone 9b and up. But it might be too easy to grow, and can spread readily if you leave it unchecked. Learn about growing, controlling, and how to use up all of your Mexican lippia, aka honeyherb, in this comprehensive guide.

How to Grow Impatiens from Seed

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Impatiens are some of the most popular garden plants. The long-lasting, colorful blooms brighten up our yards, whether in containers on the patio or in beds and borders. Starting impatiens from seed is a budget-friendly way to enjoy plentiful flowers. Learn how to grow impatiens from seed in this step-by-step guide.

How to Naturalize Grape Hyacinth (Muscari) in Lawns

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Flowering bulbs are an excellent way to add color and fragrance to lawns still sleeping off winter’s cold. Early-flowering Muscari varieties are an easy choice for beautiful waves of fragrant blue, purple, or white florets to brighten up dormant yards. Learn how to naturalize grape hyacinth in lawns in this guide.

3 Common Causes of White Spots on Lettuce

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If you’re growing lettuce and you notice white spots on the leaves, you need to act fast to save your crops. Spotting on the leaves can be caused by a couple of different diseases as well as a particular pest. Learn what causes white spots on lettuce and what to do about it in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Sea Buckthorn

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Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is an easy-to-grow thorny shrub with willow-like foliage and nutritious sweet-tart berries. Cold-hardy and able to fix nitrogen in the soil, this versatile shrub is perfect for the home garden or acreage. Learn how to grow and care for sea buckthorn in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Oncidium Orchids (Odontoglossum)

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Odontoglossum orchids, more accurately known as cool-weather Oncidium orchids, are elegant and long-blooming, with masses of vibrant yellow, orange, red, pink, and white flowers on each stalk. They can be quite difficult to cultivate, and this guide breaks down what you need to know to grow your own. Read more now.

21 of the Best Green Flowers for Your Garden

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The color green is usually associated with lush foliage and manicured lawns. However, did you know that some plants produce green flowers, too? Green flowers can uplift a garden border and they pair well with a range of colorful flora. Discover 21 unique green-flowering plants in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Camassia (Wild Hyacinth)

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Camas, aka wild hyacinths, are cold hardy, tolerant of wet soils, and beloved by pollinators. An excellent choice for garden beds or a wildflower meadow, plant these native perennial bulbs in the fall for an unbeatable display of flowers come spring. Learn how to grow Camassia in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Butterkin Squash

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‘Butterkin’ is a hybrid cross between a pumpkin and a butternut squash, giving you the rounded shape of a pumpkin with the sweet nutty flavor of a butternut. This winter squash variety is relatively low-maintenance and can be stored up to six months after curing. Learn how to plant and grow ‘Butterkin’ in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Blood Lilies

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Bursting with globe-shaped crimson flowers and lush, bright green leaves, the blood lily is a unique tropical flower. Suitable for growing outdoors as a perennial in Zones 9 to 11, those in cooler regions can lift the bulbs for storage during the winter. Learn how to grow and care for blood lilies in this guide. Read more.

23 of the Best Plants for Your Home Office

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Looking to brighten up your home office? Working from home is much more enjoyable when you’re surrounded by some greenery. Learn about 23 of the best houseplants for the home office, many of which require little maintenance to thrive. Find the perfect plant companions for your home office space in this guide. Read more.

How to Grow Terrestrial Orchids

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Terrestrial orchids comprise a wide range of orchid species that grow in the soil instead of clinging to trees. This means they have very different cultivation requirements from the more common species grown indoors. Learn all about terrestrial orchids and how to grow them in this guide. Read more now.

41 Exceptional Philodendron Varieties

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Philodendrons are popular houseplants for their easy-going nature and ability to adapt to indoor life. But did you know there are lots of different types with a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors? Learn about 41 of the most exciting philodendron varieties in this guide and choose your favorites! Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Serviceberries

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The sweet fruits of serviceberry are healthy and delicious, while their clusters of tiny white blooms are a sure sign of spring. Resilient and versatile, these native plants are grown for their ornamental value and functionality in urban orchards. Learn how to grow and use serviceberries in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow ‘Sugar Daddy’ Peas

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‘Sugar Daddy’ is a wonderful sugar snap pea variety. It has the delightfully plump, juicy orbs with a sweet, herbaceous, slightly fruity flavor, minus the annoying pod strings. Plus, it’s resistant to powdery mildew. Learn all about propagating, planting, and growing ‘Sugar Daddy’ in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow ‘Winter Density’ Lettuce

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‘Winter Density’ is a fantastic crisp, juicy cross between butterhead and romaine lettuce. It’s tolerant of frost and won’t bolt in mild heat. Plus, it’s resistant to most fungal diseases, making growing it a cinch. Learn how to plant, and grow ‘Winter Density’ lettuce in this comprehensive guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Weeping Cherry Trees

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A weeping cherry is a type of ornamental flowering cherry tree with a gorgeous cascading growth habit. Featuring abundant blooms on its drooping branches, these trees are a delightful addition to the landscape. In this guide we’ll discuss how to propagate, grow, and care for weeping cherry trees. Read more now.

How to Propagate Umbrella Plants (Schefflera) from Cuttings

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Umbrella trees are easy-care tropical houseplants with unique foliage, and they’re easy to propagate via stem cuttings. Rooting cuttings in potting medium or water is simple and sure to give you a healthy new plant to enjoy. Learn how to propagate schefflera from stem cuttings in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Crown of Thorns

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Crown of thorns (Euphorbia millii) is a striking houseplant with upright stems covered in spines, sparse green leaves, and brightly-colored blooms. This drought-tolerant, easy-care succulent thrives on a sunny windowsill and can move outdoors in the summer. Learn how to cultivate crown of thorns in this guide. Read more.

How to Grow and Care for Ironweed (Vernonia)

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Perfect for a rain garden or the back of a flower border, ironweed is an easy-care native perennial suited to a variety of soils. Its huge clusters of purple flowers attract a myriad of pollinators. Requiring hardly any maintenance to thrive, Vernonia is a go-to choice for low impact, eco-friendly gardening. Read more.

How Long Does Clematis Bloom?

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Clematis can be long-flowering, showy plants, so it’s no wonder that they have found a place in gardens across the globe. Some bloom longer than others, and different types flower at different times during the season. Learn about how long clematis bloom and how to extend the bloom time in this guide. Read more now.

All About Orchid Pseudobulbs and How to Care for Them

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Ever wondered about the bulbous bases of the stems and flower stalks that grow on some orchids? These structures are pseudobulbs and they’re an important part of the anatomy of certain orchids. Learn more about what they do and how to care for them to keep your orchid in tip-top health in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Freesia Flowers

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Freesia is a genus of South African flowering perennials for Zones 9 to 10. Because they are not frost-tolerant, they’re grown as annuals elsewhere, often lifted and stored for the winter. A rainbow of color options and single and double-petal varieties are available. Learn how to grow and care for freesia in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Goldfish Plants

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If you love cultivating houseplants that are happy to bloom indoors, be sure to put goldfish plant on your wishlist. With eye-catching foliage, these epiphytic plants bear goldfish-shaped flowers and some of them can bloom throughout the year. Learn more about growing and caring for goldfish plants in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Aztec Lilies

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Aztec lilies (Sprekelia formosissima) feature stunning blood-red blooms with uniquely-shaped petals, and strap-like leaves. You can grow them in the landscape in Zones 8 to 11, or as houseplants or annuals in cooler regions. Learn how to propagate, grow, and care for these flowering bulbs in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Dogwoods

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The Cornus genus contains at least 57 species of diverse dogwoods, including trees, shrubs, and even ground covers, providing beautiful planting options for your landscape. In this guide, we’ll cover the common traits that dogwoods share, along with how to propagate and cultivate them successfully. Read more now.

13 of the Best Purple and Blue Potato Varieties

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Purple and blue potatoes are healthier for you than your average spud and come in eye-catching hues sure to wow everyone at the dinner table. Some are colored all the way through the flesh and others feature white flesh. Learn about 13 of the best blue and purple potato varieties to grow at home in this guide. Read more.

How to Grow and Care for Philodendron Micans

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Philodendron micans has beautiful heart-shaped leaves in a striking iridescent bronze hue that seems to sparkle like glitter in the sunshine. Not only are these houseplants striking, they’re easygoing and problem-free to care for – even for beginners! Learn about growing velvet-leaf philodendrons in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Persian Violets

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Persian violets (Exacum affine) are cute short-lived tropical perennials with charming flowers that have a sweet, pleasant fragrance. Easy to propagate and maintain, Persian violets make charming houseplants and add color to patios and decks during the warm months. Learn how to grow Persian violets in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Bird’s Nest Ferns

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Bird’s nest ferns have eye-catching bright green, long fronds with rippling margins surrounding a central “nest.” In addition, unlike many ferns, they’re straightforward to care for, requiring hardly any maintenance. Learn more about growing the Asplenium species known as bird’s nest ferns in this guide. Read more now.

13 Common Orchid Problems and How to Solve Them

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Orchids are beloved for their beautiful flowers but they can be temperamental to cultivate. There are a number of possible problems to watch out for – from bud drop to deformed foliage. Some issues are easy to solve and others are incurable. Learn about 13 common orchid problems and what to do about them in this guide.

Reasons and Fixes for Drooping, Wilting Cyclamen Plants

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Are you wondering why your cyclamen is droopy and wilting? It could be a standard case of the dormant summer blues or as simple as changing your watering routine. In this guide, we cover how to identify and address the common reasons why your cyclamen is drooping to bring it back to full health. Read more now.

5 Spider Plant Diseases and Disorders and How to Solve Them

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Spider plants are generally known for being easy-going and trouble-free, but that doesn’t mean they can’t ever have problems. They can suffer from a few different diseases and physiological disorders. Learn about 5 diseases and disorders that can affect your spider plants, and what to do, in this guide. Read more now.

When and How to Prune Umbrella Plants (Schefflera)

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Umbrella plants have a beautiful natural shape, but they can use a little extra shaping now and then. Pruning can make the plant shorter, bushier, more balanced, or more open, depending on your preferences. It’s also necessary for sick, damaged, or infested plants. Learn how to prune Schefflera in this guide. Read more.

When and How to Divide African Violets

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African violets have a rosette or cascading form, fleshy leaves, and frilly flowers in a range of colors including pink, purple, and white. Plants multiply by producing pups or offsets which can be separated and potted up to make new plants. Learn when and how to divide African violets in this guide. Read more now.

To Repot or Not? 17 Houseplants Happy to be Rootbound

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Some of the most frequently grown houseplants, as well as some less common ones, thrive when allowed to go somewhat potbound between repottings. For these types of houseplants, you may only need to repot every three to four years or more. Learn about 17 houseplants that don’t mind being rootbound in this guide. Read more.