Groundcovers rarely receive rave reviews or get a lot of positive press in magazines but they can play an important role in your garden. If you have problem areas in your yard than groundcovers may...
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When I was growing up every Easter we would go and visit my grandparents who lived in Florida. My grandmother had a shrub that had the most beautifully fragrant white flowers. At the time I really...
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I don’t know this for certain but I would be willing to bet that the first indoor plant that many of us own is a philodendron. It has a well-earned reputation for being a very easy plant to...
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One of the most popular houseplants is the spider plant. While it has fallen out of favor in the last few decades because of interest in more exotic plants it remains one of the most versatile and...
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During the holidays it is not unusual to receive an exotic plant as a gift or to purchase one to compliment your holiday display. Too often, after the holidays are over, these plants end up in the...
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Did you know that December 12th has been designated as National Poinsettia Day in the United States? No holiday plant is probably more deserving of such recognition. Starting around Thanksgiving...
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While the weather outside is getting colder you can still enjoy gardening all year round. Houseplants are a great way to “keep your fingers in the dirt” and satisfy that gardening itch...
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Perhaps no flower is more associated with the Southern United States than the Camellia. A quick search of the internet pulls up article after article linking the Camellia to the South and there are...
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