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Ornamental Gardens

9 Winter Hydrangea Care Tips

Although bare and leafless, hydrangea stems work throughout the winter to prepare their spring blooms. Give them extra care this cold season so they produce dozens of flower clusters next year! These nine winter care tips from seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant will ensure your hydrangea stays safe and sound despite recurring frosts.

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Houseplants

The Right Way to Clean Dusty Houseplant Leaves

It’s not glamorous, but dusting your houseplants is crucial to their health and ability to flourish. The easy task, performed only occasionally, promotes productive foliage and helps prevent pests. It also restores lustrous, fresh leaves. Explore how to best clean houseplant leaves for long-lasting benefits with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Houseplants

7 Care Tips for Big, Bushy Poinsettias

Poinsettias add decorative charm to our homes! They’re perfect potted plants during the holiday season. After you bring one home, you may wonder how to keep it bushy and full for next year. Wonder no more with these seven easy care tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

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Edible

6 Best Mushroom Growing Kits for Home Growers

Expand your garden into the fungal realm with mushroom grow kits that produce right on your counter or in your closet. Join garden expert and mycology enthusiast Logan Hailey to learn the best mushroom grow kits for home gardeners.

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Seeds

7 Tips to Improve Native Plant Seed Germination

Native plants are often easier to sow than non-native ornamental species—they adapt well to local climates and sprout with little assistance. If you’re sowing them and notice sparse sprouting, use these seven tips from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to boost their germination rates.

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Houseplants

5 Common Snake Plant Mistakes to Avoid This Year

Snake plants are tough as nails! They make hardy houseplants that thrive in low-light conditions. Although tough, they sometimes face growing issues in the comfort of our homes. Join longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these five common mistakes to avoid.

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Bulbs

When and How to Plant Hyacinth Bulbs

Along with tulips and daffodils, hyacinths are a sure sign that spring has arrived in your garden. Biologist and garden enthusiast Lindsay Miller unpacks when and how to plant these fragrant bulbs.