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Plant Guide: Periwinkle

July 24, 2019 by Jenny 2 Comments

Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:29 pm Periwinkle is one of my favorite flowers out there simply due to its incredible versatility. This trailing plant looks amazing as the fillers in any kind of planter and even better as a groundcover in your backyard! And what’s even better is that it grows relatively […]

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Plant Guide: Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass

February 27, 2019 by Jenny 7 Comments

Last updated on February 18th, 2020 at 04:26 amAlso known as Muhly Grass, Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass is a terrific way to add tons of color and plenty of texture to a late Summer (or early Fall) garden. Not only is it super easy to grow, but this colorful grass also tolerates high levels of […]

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Plant Guide: Crepe Myrtle Tree

February 22, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:53 am The Crepe Myrtle tree is one of my very favorites to landscape with because of it’s gorgeous foliage and deep colorings. While they don’t grow so well in my neck of the woods, they grow rampant down South and I have several friends who have made […]

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Snake Plants: You Can’t Kill Them

October 31, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:51 pmIt can be tricky to grow houseplants. If you don’t have the perfect kind of conditions, it can be impossible to keep your plants alive and thriving! Trust me, I know it well! When I had my first apartment I killed off so many plants due to […]

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Plant Guide: Violet

April 3, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:22 am     How to Get Started: If you want early blooms, start your Violet seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost in your area. When ready to transplant, place your seedlings in rich, well draining soil in an area of partial shade. Fertilize […]

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Plant Guide: Cyclamen

February 27, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Plant Guide: Cyclamen - Bees and Roses| Growing Cyclamen, Cyclamen, Gardening, Garden Ideas Indoor, Indoor Gardening Ideas, Gardening For Beginners, Flower Garden, Container Garden, Indoor Plants, Indoor Garden, Indoor Flowers, Popular Pin

Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:29 am     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 […]

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Plant Guide: Dianthus

February 20, 2018 by Jenny 1 Comment

Plant Guide: Dianthus - Bees and Roses| Growing Dianthus, Dianthus, Garden Ideas, Gardening, Garden, Gardening for Beginners, Gardening Ideas, Gardening TIps

Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:30 am   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. […]

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Plant Guide: Soapwort

February 15, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:30 am      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 […]

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Plant Guide: Marigold

February 13, 2018 by Jenny 1 Comment

Growing Marigold, Marigold, Gardening, Gardening TIps, Gardening Hacks, Gardening Tricks, Flower Garden, Flower Gardening

Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:31 am      How to Get Started: Pick an area of full sun with rich soil. Plants will still bloom in shade, but gardeners will notice their flowering blooms diminish quickly. Fertilize regularly throughout the season, taking care to deadhead dying blooms to keep the flowers blooming […]

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Plant Guide: Crossandra

February 2, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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Last updated on November 7th, 2021 at 12:37 am      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 […]

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