April Container Flowers: 12 That Handle Cool Nights
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April Container Flowers: 12 That Handle Cool Nights

I’m personally convinced meteorologists are like politicians; they both lie for a living. I have yet to find one that predicts April weather correctly. That’s exactly why it’s important to choose the right mix of frost-hardy and half-hardy annuals for your containers matters so much this time of year. If you want to make your…

14 Plants You Can Propagate From a Leaf
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14 Plants You Can Propagate From a Leaf

Most gardeners buy plants. Smart gardeners rip leaves off and build forests. It feels wrong, but growth requires a little trauma. Not yours, thankfully! These are some of the easiest plants to propagate from a leaf, perfect for beginners or a surprisingly fun project with kids. Socially Acceptable Cloning Plant parenthood gets a whole lot…

Hydrangea Care in April: 7 Things to Do for Bigger Blooms
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Hydrangea Care in April: 7 Things to Do for Bigger Blooms

April is a short window, so you might appreciate a blueprint for legendary hydrangeas. Trust me, it’s significantly easier than training a cat or explaining the internet to your uncle. If your hydrangeas stubbornly refuse to bloom year after year, we also wrote an article explaining why hydrangeas aren’t flowering and how to fix it….

Growing Bell Peppers Indoors: 7 Tips for Healthy Plants and Bigger Harvests
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Growing Bell Peppers Indoors: 7 Tips for Healthy Plants and Bigger Harvests

Indoor peppers exist for two types of people: those living in the Northern US, and those with a Slavic grandma who considers an unstuffed vegetable a personal affront. So let me help you grow a crunchy harvest that satisfies even the sternest matriarch and her legendary stuffing recipes. If you’re experimenting with indoor gardening, we also put together a guide on…

What Flowers to Plant in April (By Zone): 11 That Grow Fast and Bloom Big
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What Flowers to Plant in April (By Zone): 11 That Grow Fast and Bloom Big

April showers may bring May flowers, but who has time for high-maintenance plants? As the legendary, Sweet Brown once said, “ain’t nobody got time for that.” So, what do we want? Big flowers. When do we want them? Before you can say USDA. If you’re looking for even more seeds you can plant right now,…