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Meet the Gorgeous Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly
Learn to identify a great spangled fritillary. Look for glints of silver on large orange wings to identify these butterflies that flit through gardens in summertime.
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See What a Sphinx Moth Caterpillar and Pupa Looks Like
Here's how to identify sphinx moth caterpillars and sphinx moth pupa in your garden. Learn what to look for in...
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Meet the Vast (and Fast!) Skipper Butterfly Family
Small and speedy, skipper butterfly species often fly under the radar. But these fascinating pollinators add lively interest to any...
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Are Snow-on-the-Mountain Plants Invasive?
Snow-on-the-mountain, also known as bishops weed or goutweed, is an aggressive growing plant. Manage its spread or remove it from...
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Allium Flower Care and Growing Tips
Alliums are easy to plant in fall and enjoy in spring. Check out our care tips for growing alliums and...
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Grow Canna Flowers for Tropical Beauty in the Garden
Cannas flowers, sometimes called canna lilies, are semi-tropical plants that grow from rhizomes. Gardeners love the bold flowers and foliage.
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Speedwell (Veronica) Plant Care and Growing Tips
Speedwell, also known as Veronica, is a long blooming, pollinator-friendly perennial that brings flower power to the summer garden.
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Top 10 Purple Hummingbird Flowers to Grow
Hummingbirds see the color red very well, which is why they are drawn to red flowers. But these purple hummingbird...
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Top 10 Shade Garden Ground Cover Plants to Grow
Too much shade? No problem! We found shade ground cover plants that are perfect for every type of garden and...
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Top 15 Colorful Hummingbird Flowers to Grow
What flowers do hummingbirds like? Turn your garden into a pollinator haven with colorful hummingbird flowers such as bee balm...
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Grow Caladium Plants for Shade Garden Interest
Whether you choose caladium varieties with cool white leaves or brilliant reds and pinks, their foliage adds a real pop...
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How to Prune and Care for a Crape Myrtle
Find out where crape myrtle grows best and how to choose the right variety for your garden. Plus, get tips...
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Keep Invasive Asian Jumping Worms Out of Your Yard
Don't let Asian jumping worms take over your garden! Get expert advice on how to deal with these invasive soil-ruining...
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Grow an Easy-Care Rugosa Rose for Rugged Beauty
Forget what you know about roses and discover why long-lasting, fragrant rugosa roses are sure to be a gorgeous garden...
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Should You Grow Hybrid or Heirloom Tomatoes?
Do you know the difference between hybrid vs heirloom tomatoes? The great tomato debate has been going on for years.
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Stock Flower Care and Growing Tips
Welcome the scent of spicy stock flower to your cool season garden. These blooms are fragrant, vibrant and great for...
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Hardy Cranesbill Geranium Care and Growing Tips
Perennial cranesbill geranium plants are easy to grow and highly adaptable. Enjoy the long-blooming flowers in many garden conditions.
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Top 10 Bearded Iris Flowers for Your Garden
From bright blue to cheery yellow and even multicolored blooms, brighten up your garden with the beauty of bearded iris...
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How to Grow Your Own Fresh Strawberry Patch
Follow this guide and learn how to grow a bumper crop of strawberries at home—including how to grow strawberries in...
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7 Surprising Facts About Invasive Plants
From purple loosestrife to kudzu, find facts about invasive plants—and learn why you'll want to eliminate these non-natives from your...
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Top 10 Fast Growing Vines and Climbing Flowers
Color your garden with flowering vines. Add beauty and height with our recommendations for fast growing vines and climbing flowers.
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5 Container Garden Ideas to Attract Hummingbirds
Make a big impact with these container garden ideas. Fill your container with pollinator-friendly plants that add pizzazz to your...
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Grow Native Butterfly Weed for Monarchs
Butterfly weed is a perfect milkweed variety for flower gardens. Here's why you should add this monarch host plant to...
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Native Blanket Flower Blankets Gardens in Bold Color
Blanket flower is a native wildflower that is easy to grow from seed. It is reliable and adaptable, and will...
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Meet the Tiny Fiery Skipper Butterfly
Meet the fiery skipper: one of the smallest butterflies in the skipper family. Plus, learn about fiery skipper caterpillars and...
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7 Fascinating Berry Facts You Need to Know
Brush up on your berry facts and boost your knowledge of the fruits you love! Learn which fruits are (and...
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Grow Sugar Crystal Double Tulips for Fringed Flowers
These fringed, double tulips bring on the frills and ruffles with pink flowers that bloom in late spring. They're ideal...
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How to Save and Plant Milkweed Seeds From Pods
Milkweed seeds are tricky to grow. Learn how to save seeds from milkweed pods and when to plant milkweed seeds...