Dianthus is a large family of plants that include Carnations, Sweet William, and Pinks.  Dianthus is the scientific name for the plant.  Greek botanist, Theopharastus, named this plant...
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When it is winter it does not mean that you have to do away with color in your garden.  There are many flowers, shrubs, and trees you can grow to get a pop of color in your garden. ...
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The last few years, breeders have introduced a whole new world of exciting and intriguing ornamental peppers to their line ups. These annual plants help extend color in your garden throughout the...
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I’m willing to bet that every hobby has its “own language” and uses terms that the average person may not understand.  Gardening is no exception to this rule. One term that...
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As summer is rapidly approaching we are also going to enter peak mosquito season. We have put together this list of plants that help keep mosquitos away naturally. These plants have strong scents...
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The first time I saw a Celosia plant I was fascinated by the velvet texture of the flowers and their unique shape. They were brightly colored and looked like mini trees. There were also some that...
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At the turn of the 20th century, Sweet Peas were one of the most popular annual flowers in the United States. They were frequently on the cover of seed catalogs and many gardeners remember their...
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Senecio are very interesting and diverse plants with over 1,000 species of this plant found all over the world. This group of plants is part of the daisy family and includes common perennials...
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