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Bright yellow creeping buttercup flowers with delicate petals and green stems

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Understanding the Ecological Role of Creeping B...

Creeping Buttercup is a perennial flowering herb in the genus "Helenium," which belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is native to North America and grows primarily in moist woodlands...

Vibrant purple blazing star flower with spiky petals and green stems

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Using Blazing Star to Extend Your Garden's Bloo...

The Blazing Star plant is in the aster family (Asteraceae). This family of plants has many other names, depending on where you are. In the United States, it is usually...

Vibrant pink, magenta and white cosmos bouquet with yellow centers

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Adding Sweet Scents with Annual Phlox

Annual Phlox is a collaborative group of flowering perennial herbs. They are grown as an ornamental annual in most regions. Annual Phlox plants are adapted to abundant rainfall and frequent...

Dense conical American holly shrub with lush dark green foliage

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The Versatility of The American Holly

The American Holly is a classic winter holiday tree. This evergreen tree has many other names, including Common American Holly and Winterberry. Hardy in USDA zones 5โ€“9, this broadleaf evergreen...

Lush lady ferns with feathery fronds on forest floor by tree trunk

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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Lady Ferns

A lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a native fern found in many parts of Canada and the United States. Its flowers are white, sometimes with a hint of pink. The...

Delicate light blue flower clusters with pink buds on perennials for clay soil

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Best Perennial Plants for Clay Soil

Clay soil is widespread in many parts of the US. It is often the result of the evaporation of lakes or glaciers that covered an area thousands of years ago....

Vibrant magenta tulips with glossy petals and green stems in perennials garden

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Perennials 101: Growing Big and Healthy

Perennials 101 Most gardeners have experienced this: you see a gorgeous color photo of a perennial in a catalog, you order one, it arrives, you plant it, and then, after...

Vibrant orange canna lilies with lush green foliage, pandemic gardening trend

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Pandemic Gardening Trends

Yes, the cold winter months are upon us, and most people aren't considering landscaping. They're thinking of shoveling driveways and staving off that frigid weather. But it's always early enough...

Tall fast-growing wool grass in green and golden hues sways in breeze

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Fast Growing Wool Grass

Wool grass is a perennial sedge that grows in damp areas. It has narrow leaves that are up to 4 inches long. The leaf blades are flat and grow in...

Green leafy elm seed pods on flowering Hornbeam tree branches

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The Flowering Hornbeam Tree

A hornbeam tree is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Carpinus. It is native to parts of Europe and Asia but can also be found in North America and...

Soft rush: tall green reeds with yellowish-brown seed heads by water

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Soft Rush Is A Water Loving Plant

A soft rush is a type of grass with a medium to soft texture. It can be used for lawns and gardens and does not require much maintenance. This grass...

Lush green sawgrass with feathery blades and golden tips swaying in breeze

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The Unique Sawgrass

Sawgrass grows in the southeastern United States. It is also known as Florida sawgrass, coastal sawgrass, and river reed.How Do You Take Care Of Sawgrass?Sawgrass is not a heavy feeder...