How to Get Started: Plant in well-draining soil in an area of tons of sunshine. Water once every ten days, or when the first few inches of soil are dry to the touch. The Yucca plant does have sharp leaves, so it’s not great lining a walkway; or someone could get cut!
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Plant Guide: Cyclamen
How to Get Started: This plant has the opposite growth cycle as normal plants. It blooms in the winter and goes dormant in the summer. Cyclamen loves cool temperatures, but you should keep it away from windows when temperatures are below freezing. It likes sunlight, but the heat will make it go dormant.
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Plant of The Year: Allium
How to Get Started: Alliums aren’t picky perennials, but they will need well-draining soil. They love areas of full sunlight, and tolerate dry soil rather well. Water irregularly, allowing rainfall to do so naturally, or water when the first few inches of soil are dry. When to Harvest: Don’t expect a harvest,
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Plant Guide: Dianthus
How to Get Started: Plant in areas of full sun (but partial sun will do) or somewhere that 6 hours of sunlight is common. Water plants whenever the first few inches of soil appear dry, and expect to water plants at least every 2-4 weeks. When to Harvest: You should not expect a harvest
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Plant Guide: Soapwort
How to Get Started: It is best to sow seeds directly into garden during late Spring. Choose an area of full sun and make sure that the soil is well-draining. Because the size varies so greatly, place plants at least a foot apart. Expect to see plant sprouts in as little as
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Plant Guide: Crossandra
How to Get Started: Bright but indirect sunlight is the place for these bad boys. If planting in a container, choose a rich, peat soil. Make sure that the soil used is well-draining, or you may have an issue with root rot. Bi-weekly, fertilize your plants with a weak soil (such as
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Plant Guide: Daylily
How to Get Started: Plant in an area of full sun in well-drained soil. Make sure to use a mixture of peat moss or compost to the soil after planting, and give your new perennial a decent, deep watering. Gardeners should fertilize plants twice yearly; in spring, and then again come fall. When
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Plant Guide: Hibiscus
How to Get Started: Keep your plants in areas of full sun, and make sure that your soil is well draining. Flowers need frequent watering, but make sure that they aren’t “sitting” in soggy soil. You don’t even need fertilizer to make your perennials look great, but a dosage here and there
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Plant Guide: Catmint
How to Get Started: Plant in the spring. Use cuttings or grow it from seed, but start seed propagation (or just general planting) after the final frost in your area. Space your seeds or cuttings at least a foot apart because this plant needs plenty of room to grow. They do best
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Plant Guide: Licorice
How to Get Started: I recommend growing this plant in a large, tall pot. Make sure that the soil doesn’t get too damp..or the Licorice roots will likely rot. This plant doesn’t need much fertilization, and it’s actually recommended that you don’t fertilize. If you live in a hot area, you may find
