The chrysanthemum is an attractive plant that creates profuse, attractive blooms. When grown alongside flowering perennials, it will add color to your garden well into fall. These flowers come in a range of colors, shapes and sizes, and there’s a chrysanthemum for every garden and container. From selecting your plants to watching them bloom, this...

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Hey spinners and knitters! Did you know that you can create all kinds of stunning natural dyes with plants? People have been using natural dyes to create different textile colors for thousands of years, and you can too. Check out the following 12 common plants and create your own natural dye garden this year. This...

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Flowering evergreen shrubs play a vital part in any garden. They provide structure through the winter months and flowers in our spring and summer times. My own garden is full of shrubs that earn their place in the garden, having appeal throughout the entire year. My Cistus varieties, also known as rockroses, are among the...

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Are mums and asters may be the first blooms that spring to mind when you think of an Autumn container garden? As beautiful as they are, there are tons of options to pick from this season. If you create your own fall container garden, you can mix eye-catching flowers in seasonal shades with vibrant textures...

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The lovely pot marigold, which is also known as calendula (Calendula officinalis), is an incredibly useful little plant. It’s not quite as ostentatious as a rose or peony, but its uses make it an invaluable plant ally. Read on to learn more about why this humble flower belongs in every garden. via sarangib / Pixabay.comCalendula...

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Mini roses are perfect for small spaces! Whether you prefer to keep them outside on your patio or balcony, along a walkway to your home, or inside an apartment, this tiny plant option is a beautiful choice for just about any space. Read on for a miniature roses care guide that’s easy enough for beginners...

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Did you know that the lavender plant comes in over 400 different species? Each of these varieties is cultivated in varying climates and designed for different purposes. As a result, the right lavender plant for you depends on what you want to use it for, and how you plan to grow it. Although lavender is...

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Some of the most spectacular and popular plants are flowering vines. Climbing, vining plants can grow to cover a vast area, taking up very little ground space. As a result, this makes them the perfect choice for high blocks of color where space is limited. There’s a large range of climbing plants available for planting...

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Morning glory flowers are a classic choice for any garden. They’re incredibly easy to grow, and as a result, they make an excellent addition to any gardener’s home. Even if you aren’t confident in your skills or you’re just getting started as a gardener, morning glories won’t disappoint. I have to admit, I may be...

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Flowers can help us express what we want to say without using words. Although flower symbolism has existed since the Tudor era (think of Ophelia’s bouquet in Hamlet), the Victorians elevated the language of flowers to an art form. In fact, they created an entire encyclopedia on what various types of flowers mean, called floriography....

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