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How to Use Beautiful Edible Flowers from Your Garden

Edible flowers make flavorful and nutritious additions to meals, and are one of the many types of blooms you can grow in your raised garden beds. Which ones should you plant this year? Learn which flowers we recommend...

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How to Grow Roses and Companion Plants Together

Roses are one of the most stunning flowers on the planet. Even with their thorns, they hold power and beauty that you just can’t deny. While roses are lovely on their own, keep reading to discover the best plants to pair with roses to deter pests, diseases and more!

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Tips for keeping your fresh holiday greenery looking its best!

Learn how to keep your fresh-cut holiday greenery—like Christmas trees, wreaths, roping and more—looking its best with these tips!

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Key Winter Care for Adeniums

Even cold-hardy adenium varieties require special care in winter. Learn how to care for them indoors/outdoors, about watering, pruning, fertilizing, soil and more! Plus, we have some post-winter care tips…

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Discover the Ancient Art of Bonsai

Learn about the ancient art of Bonsai, the best plant varieites for beginners, Bonsai styles, accessories, tools, and how to nurture your very own Bonsai.