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Growing Guide: How to Grow Veronica Longifolia
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Veronica Longifolia

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 10, 2023

Veronica Longifolia, also commonly known as 'Speedwells' are long-blooming and easy to grow perennials that are prized by gardeners. Their spikey, colorful flowers rise elegantly and attract butterflies. The extremely...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helleborus
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helleborus

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jan 09, 2023

Growing Helleborus is easy. They grow best in rich soil that can retain moisture, and are very flexible in terms of sunlight exposure. As a woodland plant though, they tend...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Monarda
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Monarda

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 09, 2023

Monarda is a classic, cottage garden favorite that is adored by gardeners not only for its fantastic colors, but its evocative fragrance. Not only is is beloved by gardeners- planting...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astrantia
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astrantia

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 09, 2023

Create a summer garden that is bright and luscious with Astrantia! Astrantia are one of the most stand-out flowers of all summer species and are excellent for cutting. They are...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Columbine (Aquilegia)
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Columbine (Aquilegia)

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 09, 2023

Aquilegia, also known as Columbine or Grannys Bonnet, are cottage garden favorites! They are easy to grow perennials and are nectar-rich, making them attractive to bumblebees. It blooms in a...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Ranunculus
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Ranunculus

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 03, 2023

The joys of growing Ranunculus don't only consist of their reliable performance and attractive blooms, this cut-flower has an unbelievably long vase life too! Producing multiple blooms per plant, your garden...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astilbe
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astilbe

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 23, 2022

Astilbe is a perennial plant that grows well in partial shade, and is great for adding color to shaded areas. It blooms flowers in various shades, from deep red to...

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Growing and Caring for your Magnificent Swamp Milkweed!
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Growing and Caring for your Magnificent Swamp Milkweed!

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 22, 2022

Offering understated beauty, near-effortless maintenance, and huge ecological benefits, the charming Swamp Milkweed is a must-grow perennial for wildflower enthusiasts, butterfly lovers, and novice gardeners alike!

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Tuberoses
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Tuberoses

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 16, 2022

The Tuberose is a lovely, floral-scented blossom that is regarded as one of the most fragrant flowers. Gorgeous blooms on stalks that grow up to 4 inches tall, there is...

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How to Grow Hostas
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How to Grow Hostas

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Dec 15, 2022

Hostas are shade-loving perennials that can transform any shaded garden into a greenscape that looks vibrant from spring to fall. Setting them apart from other perennials is the rich and...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Bare-Root Perennials
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Bare-Root Perennials

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 07, 2022

Hardy perennials come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Choose the right spot for your perennials and they will return bigger and stronger each year! Hardy perennials are easy to...

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DutchGrown Guide to planting Spring-planted, Summer-blooming bulbs
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DutchGrown Guide to planting Spring-planted, Summer-blooming bulbs

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 06, 2022

Spring-planted bulbs are an important and versatile addition to all yards and gardens, providing drifts of gorgeous color throughout the Summer season. In addition, most bulbs grow well in pots...

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