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Growing Guide: How to Grow Geranium

Growing Guide: How to Grow Geranium

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 16, 2023

Geraniums are iconic garden flowers that have been American favorites for decades. Geraniums are often planted in hanging baskets, containers and flower beds giving a pop of color to any...

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Ravishing Ranunculus: Everything You Need To Know
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Ravishing Ranunculus: Everything You Need To Know

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jan 16, 2023

Although they’re members of the Buttercup family, our ornamental Ranunculus bulbs are a far cry from the simple yet cheerful yellow flowers we remember from childhood games! Offering breathtakingly intricate...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helenium
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helenium

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jan 12, 2023

Helenium is an easy to grow perennial plant that brings brightness and joy to any garden. In nature, they can commonly be spotted in meadows and outer woodlands. They blossom...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Delphinium
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Delphinium

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jan 11, 2023

Delphinium commonly called Larkspur is a clump forming perennial. It grows upright and boasts dark green foliage. It’s a great choice to incorporate in cottage gardens, beds and borders, and adds a...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Potentilla Thurberi

Growing Guide: How to Grow Potentilla Thurberi

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 11, 2023

Potentillas are perennials that bloom from spring to mid-summer. They are gorgeous, strawberry-like flowers that are perfect for adding a burst of color to beds and borders. 'Monarch's Velvet' is...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Penstemon
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Penstemon

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 10, 2023

If you are in search of a perennial that has high-impact, is long-blooming and easy to grow, then Penstemon is perfect for you. With blooms starting in early summer. you...

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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 Hellebores
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Hellebores

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jan 09, 2023

Growing Hellebores 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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How To Grow The Bee Balm Plant [Growing Guide]
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How To Grow The Bee Balm Plant [Growing Guide]

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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