9 Flowers You Can Still Plant In July For Late-Season Color
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9 Flowers You Can Still Plant In July For Late-Season Color

Although July is a slightly unconventional time to be planting flowers, it still works extremely well and can add tons of late-season color to your garden. I’ve been a fan of July planting throughout my gardening journey.  If you’re looking for flower options you can play around with this July, you’re in the right place! …

How to Keep Geraniums Blooming All Summer: A Complete Care Guide
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How to Keep Geraniums Blooming All Summer: A Complete Care Guide

When you’re a Southern African native, what do you miss about moving elsewhere? The sun. The consistent warmth and long, bright days. If you thrived in that kind of ample light, you’d understand why your Pelargoniums (the “geraniums” filling your pots) crave it so much. Show these bright Southern souls a warm welcome, and watch…

How to Feed Zinnias for Lush Growth and Long-Lasting Color
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How to Feed Zinnias for Lush Growth and Long-Lasting Color

Good health relies greatly on proper nutrition. What’s appropriate for Zinnias, you might ask? Whoever believes they will grow on good vibes alone, tough luck. They have an endless summer bloom cycle to fuel and demand a steady diet. In other words, ignore their nutritional needs, and you might as well resign yourself to sparse…

How To Keep Hibiscus Blooming: Seasonal Care For Nonstop Flowers
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How To Keep Hibiscus Blooming: Seasonal Care For Nonstop Flowers

I’ve been growing hibiscus in my mom’s garden practically since my first gardening years because I love drying hibiscus petals and using them to make tea. If you’re looking for ways to keep your hibiscus plants bright and blooming, you’re in the right place!  Today, we’ll be going over a few important seasonal care methods…

9 Stunning Petunia Varieties to Brighten Up Your Garden
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9 Stunning Petunia Varieties to Brighten Up Your Garden

Gentle as they may be, petunias are bound to dominate your outdoor space. They will conquer your hanging baskets (and your heart) with a stunning array of colors and forms and landscaping versatility. While some traditional types demand regular care, newer hybrid varieties are developed to be whatever you need them to be: self-cleaning, heat-tolerant,…

14 Long-Blooming Flowers That Thrive In Pots Or Planter Boxes
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14 Long-Blooming Flowers That Thrive In Pots Or Planter Boxes

While my grandma was still alive, I remember her often mentioning that she loved growing flowers in planter boxes. Photographs of her garden from the early 1980s reflected her passion and love for planter boxes in the most beautiful way possible.  Today, I thought why not have a discussion on pots and planter boxes and…