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Scented-Leaved Geraniums
August 17, 2022

All About Scented-Leaved Geraniums

The term “scented-leaved geraniums” refers to a group of species within the very large Pelargonium genus known to have leaves that emit a fragrance when touched or lightly bruised. Common name notwithstanding, it’s important to note that this entire group is different than the various cranesbill geraniums, or “true geraniums”—the plants that have the rightful claim to […]
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Crocus and Daffodil Bulbs
August 17, 2022

Best Bulbs for Fall Planting

Spring-blooming bulbs are a feast for the eyes after a long, dreary winter. And if you think your only choices for spring blooms are daffodils or tulips, you are in for a treat. Many other types of spring-blooming bulbs come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. In addition to the springtime, some bloom […]
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Pink Celosia
August 16, 2022

Caring for Celosia

They may look to you like feathery plumes, a rooster’s comb, or an alien’s brain. It’s easy to anthropomorphize this charming garden flower, also known as cockscomb, which sparkles in rainbow hues all season in your full sun garden from summer to fall. The National Garden Bureau declared 2006 to be the year of the celosia, […]
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Bow Rake in Field
August 16, 2022

All About Bow Rakes

Not all rakes are created equal. If you have a garden or a backyard, odds are good that you have a leaf rake. This is important and useful for picking up leaves and other yard debris. But a lot of jobs that say they require a rake have something completely different in mind. One such […]
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Jonathan Green Winter Survival Fall Lawn Food
August 16, 2022

Jonathan Green Winter Survival Fall Lawn Food

Jonathan Green Winter Survival Fall Lawn Food is the ideal fall lawn fertilizer to spread anytime from early September through mid-November because air temperatures are cooler and the soil is still warm enough for grass roots to grow deep. Winter Survival provides the nutrients to help boost newly seeded lawns as well as help established […]
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Purple Fountain Grass
August 16, 2022

Caring for Fountain Grass

Fountain grass (Pennisetum) is a mound-forming ornamental grass and a garden favorite, as the care of fountain grass is easy. The cascading leaves on this plant have a fountain-like appearance. Clump-forming grasses grow in mounds or clumps, making them ideal for many areas without becoming invasive. It can be used alone as a specimen plant […]
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Areca Palm
August 16, 2022

Growing Areca Palm Indoors

It is hard to believe that the areca palm was once an endangered species. Drive down almost any street in a warm climate, and you are likely to see dozens of these tall, attractive, clumping palms that look a lot like bamboo. The palms have smooth, sometimes golden trunks that are reminiscent of bamboo clumps. Their fronds […]
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Dragon Tree Houseplant
August 16, 2022

Keeping Dragon Trees

Dracaena marginata, more commonly known as a dragon tree, is an attractive plant with green sword-like, red-edged leaves. Native to Madagascar, the eye-catching spiky tree is known as a great entry plant for household gardeners—it’s easy to care for, drought-tolerant, and nearly indestructible. The slow-growing plant can be planted year-round and boasts tiny white flowers in the […]
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Ornamental Cabbage & Kale
August 15, 2022

Planting Ornamental Kale and Cabbage

Ornamental cabbage and kale look and grow very much like their close relatives, the edible cabbages and kales. Although they’re categorized as the same species (Brassica oleracea) as the edible varieties and can be eaten, these ornamental cultivars have been bred for looks, not flavor. They are slightly bitter, though are often used as a garnish. Their leaves […]
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