How To Propagate Hydrangeas – Step-By-Step For Beginners
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How To Propagate Hydrangeas – Step-By-Step For Beginners

I’ve written tons of articles on propagating hydrangeas in the past, and it has genuinely been quite a fun ride. Many have found those articles to be very helpful, while others look for deeper, more comprehensive answers to their hydrangea queries. This article is perhaps going to be the most detailed and comprehensive guide on…

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…

11 Expert Tips For Growing Lavender In Pots Successfully
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11 Expert Tips For Growing Lavender In Pots Successfully

I don’t know about you guys, but I personally find the scent of lavender in my mom’s garden so calming that it makes me want to fall asleep in there every time I’m watering the plants.  Over the years, I’ve learned a thing or two about growing lavender that has made the whole process substantially…

When and How to Prune Rosemary for Bushier, More Aromatic Growth
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When and How to Prune Rosemary for Bushier, More Aromatic Growth

Rosemary has a reputation for being a tough, low-maintenance herb. It tolerates poor soils, hot sun, and long dry spells better than most culinary plants. But if you’re after lush, bushy growth with soft, fragrant stems that are pleasant to harvest—you need to prune. Not aggressively, but at the right times and with the right…

How & When To Deadhead Dahlias For Bigger, Bolder Blooms
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How & When To Deadhead Dahlias For Bigger, Bolder Blooms

Let me guess, you eagerly planted dahlias in your garden or pots, expecting big, round, striking blooms, only to be disappointed when the real results didn’t quite match your expectations. Sound familiar? Yeah, I’ve been there, and so have many others who grew dahlias for the first time. Deadheading is made out to be this…

Zinnias In June: Watering, Feeding, & Deadheading For Maximum Color
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Zinnias In June: Watering, Feeding, & Deadheading For Maximum Color

Are you trying to grow the best zinnias you can this year? Well, surprise surprise, you’re at the right place…at the right time!  Although I don’t have that many zinnias in my mom’s backyard garden today, there was a period of time when we experimented with making zinnias fit in every single corner of my…