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Plants To Use Near Swimming Pools

July 9, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

I just love backyard swimming pools! There’s something so fun about having one of these in your backyard when it gets hot in the Summer! And if you ask me, the only thing more fun than playing in a swimming pool is landscaping around one! The right plants can make any backyard pool look like […]

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Pruning Hydrangeas: A Simple Guide

July 9, 2020 by Jenny 4 Comments

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Hydrangeas are such a beautiful addition to any bouquet. There’s nothing quite like a bright, big bushel to complete a centerpiece or hair crown. However, are you familiar with pruning hydrangeas? Lucky for you, I have a great guide! Raise your hand if your favorite flowers are Hydrangeas…  Lucky for you, I have a great guide! […]

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12 Most Resilient Ground Covers For Your Yard

July 9, 2020 by Jenny 7 Comments

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Ground covers aren’t used very often and are sometimes misunderstood. However, they’re incredibly useful and beautiful to have around. Ground covers not only help protect the soil and slow down erosion, but they also can add color and even nice smells. Here are some of the best ground covers to have around! Ground Covers Creeping […]

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7 Best Indoor Plants

June 10, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

If I am being completely honest with my readers, I love indoor plants WAY more than I like outdoor plants. Not only do they brighten up a home, but they are a great way to keep in touch with your green thumb during the winter months. These are my favorite indoor plants! Indoor Plants For […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Nitrogen Fixing Plants

February 19, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Have you ever heard of nitrogen fixing plants? If not, you are about to be completely amazed! Nitrogen fixing plants are plants whose roots are colonized by nitrogen rich bacteria. Once the nitrogen dies off, it becomes available for the plant to use, keeping it healthy for an extended period of time. Add these great […]

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Beautiful Houseplants That Are Safe For Cats

January 2, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Over the last year or so, I have created a pretty impressive collection of houseplants. Many of my friends joke that walking into my home is a bit like walking into a greenhouse! Just a few weeks ago, my friend was going out of town on vacation and entrusted me to watch her cat. Within […]

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Ferns: The Difference Between Palmate And Pinnate

September 13, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Though difficult to grow, ferns are one of my favorite garden plants. Though I don’t have any outdoors, I have a few ferns growing inside and it’s been an adventure learning to care for them. If you’re thinking about growing ferns either outdoors or in, you might have a few questions about the species. For […]

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Meet The Mallows: Marshmallow

August 28, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Though I’m not talking about the delicious food that you can roast over the fire while camping, Marshmallow flowers do have a striking resemblance to the food. This beautiful flower grows in even the harshest environments and can be used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Keep reading to learn how to […]

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Plant Of The Apps

July 31, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

What if there was an app that could identify different plants for you? I had this very thought while looking at this beautiful Philodendron variety  at the grocery store the other day. I mentioned this thought to my daughter later in the evening, and she whipped out her phone to show me exactly what I […]

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Plant Guide: Periwinkle

July 24, 2019 by Jenny 2 Comments

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 well in almost any kind of zone. If I’ve […]

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Hi, I’m Jenny Wallentine, a Certified Master Gardener, and lover of all things outdoors! My mission with beesandroses.com is to help you find useful, practical solutions to all of your gardening challenges--and help you love it as much as I do. I’ve come across many helpful tips and tricks to make gardening more enjoyable and more productive. You can learn how to layout your garden for a better yield, use a variety of natural pest controls, the “ins and outs” of organic gardening, and much more.

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