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Marvelous MumsMarvelous MumsMarvelous Mums Plant these hardy fall-bloomers now or in spring Now showing at a garden near you (or perhaps in your own) the Golden Flowers of the Orient are bursting into bloom. Though best known for firing up fall with color, chrysanthemums are among the easiest perennials to grow in a garden-regardless of where that garden happens to. |
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Painting with FlowersPainting with FlowersPainting with Flowers How daffodils became the legacy of a lifetime A remarkable floral display occurs each spring high in the mountains of Southern California. More than five acres of mountain landscape are host to one million daffodils, accented by assorted other bulbs such as fritillarias, hyacinths, muscari, and tulips. Some of the... |
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Plant Profile ConeflowerPlant Profile ConeflowerPlant Profile: Coneflower This Tough and Cold-Hardy Perennial Also Has Health Benefits Few plants have created more of a sensation among gardeners and herbalists in recent years than coneflower (Echinacea). Numerous studies, primarily from Germany, suggest that use of this herb does indeed bolster immune systems. Health claims aside,... |
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Planter PunchPlanter PunchPlanter Punch Freestanding planters are a great way to have flowers all over your spread of property-and to avoid that troublesome task of weeding your plants. But the growing method is harsh on the plants themselves, because the root structure is more exposed, and because nutrients leach off as water flows through the planter. Thus,.. |
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Planting a Bare Root RosePlanting a Bare Root RoseMore Features on Roses Types of Roses Planting a Bare-Root Rose Training a Climbing Rose Five Easy Roses Steps to Success Get your roses off to the best possible start by choosing their growing site carefully and then planting them using the techniques most suitable for your climate. Bare-root rose plants--those sold without... |
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Planting a Rose BushPlanting a Rose BushPlanting a Rose Bush When Spring comes and the ground has thawed you know it must be time to start planting your rose garden. Roses are a beautiful and fragrant addition among other flowers in any garden but special precaution must be taken when planting these delicate posies. If planted the right way you will enjoy watching them bloom.. |
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Planting AheadPlanting AheadPlanting Ahead Considering crocus, daffodils, hyacinths or other spring-blooming perennials for next year's garden? You'll want to plant many of them in the early fall, before the first frost. So start sketching out your plans pronto. Check out seed packets for |
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Preserving FlowersPreserving FlowersPreserving Flowers You can preserve flowers easily, with little or no expense. For simple bouquets of smaller blooms, just hang the flowers upside down for a month or two, after trimming the lower leaves from the stem. Keep them in a cool well-ventilated space, away from sunlight. For bigger flowers such as roses, you'll need to use silica... |
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