Which Bulbs to Force Indoors This Fall (And Which Need Special Chilling)
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Which Bulbs to Force Indoors This Fall (And Which Need Special Chilling)

Autumn arrives, and suddenly, everybody wants to nap. The trees are shedding, the garden’s giving up, your cat is already in snail-mode curling up, and the world is demanding a six-month break. Not on your watch! Why wait for spring when you can stage a Crocus d’état right now? Get ready to discover which bulbs…

Last-Minute Bulb Planting: What Still Works in Late November/Early December
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Last-Minute Bulb Planting: What Still Works in Late November/Early December

Admit it. You perfectly fit the unique role of the adrenaline gardener. While others were out enjoying autumn weather, you were wisely saving your bulb-planting energy for a last-gasp sprint. We, the glorious procrastinators, prefer a thrilling challenge. You are not late, fellow deadline dodger. You’re a time optimist with a unique planting schedule. If…

Which Roses to Prune in Fall (And Which Cuts Will Kill Them)
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Which Roses to Prune in Fall (And Which Cuts Will Kill Them)

Rose care in the fall is a thorny subject. If your rose had its way, it would probably whisper, “I’ll never let go, Jack. I’ll never let go”. Should you, by chance, prune incorrectly, you will soon feel like you are standing in a crowded room, screaming at the top of your lungs, and no…

14 Houseplants That Grow Without Sunlight (Shade-Loving Plants)
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14 Houseplants That Grow Without Sunlight (Shade-Loving Plants)

As strange and impractical as the topic of this article might sound, it’s actually true that there are houseplants out there that can grow without sunlight. Yes, these particular types of indoor plants prefer shade rather than direct sunlight!  Today, we’ll take a look at shade-loving houseplants in detail and shine some light on what…

11 Shrubs That Bloom In The Dead Of Winter
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11 Shrubs That Bloom In The Dead Of Winter

Many times in our Facebook group, people have asked whether growing shrubs in the peak of winter is a good idea. And, my answer has always been: it depends on the shrub.  In today’s article, allow me to share with you a careful selection of shrubs that bring color to the garden even in the…

7 Reasons Your Christmas Cactus Won’t Bloom (And How to Fix Them)
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7 Reasons Your Christmas Cactus Won’t Bloom (And How to Fix Them)

A moldy fruitcake leftover? That’s hardly the peak of holiday disappointment. The true Christmas anticlimax is when your Schlumbergera refuses to Schlumbergera. It’s not for lack of trying, though. It’s for lack of darkness, proper temperature, and perhaps too little (tough) love. If a stern talking-to, then begging on your knees hasn’t worked, welcome to…