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Ohia Lehua, a Legendary Plant of Hawaii
Sacred to Pele, colonizer of lava flows, and backed by a beautiful legend of lovers, Ohia Lehua is one of...
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Plant Cypress Vine for Hummingbirds and Butterflies
The feathery foliage of cypress vine sets off the tiny star-shaped flowers, which attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.
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Malaysian Orchid (Medinilla myriantha)
A large tropical plant with orchid-like tendencies, Malaysian Orchid makes a great houseplant with proper care.
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Queen Lily Ginger (Curcuma petiolata)
Grow long-blooming Queen Lily Ginger outdoors in warmer climates or in containers further north.
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What Do Butterflies Eat?
You know they drink nectar from flowers, but how exactly do butterflies eat? Find out in this video.
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Signs of Spring: Viburnum and Dogwood
Blooming trees and shrubs like native viburnum and dogwood are one of the great pleasures of spring.
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Signs of Spring: Forsythia and Redbud
Enjoy blooming branches against a blue spring sky with forsythia bushes and redbud trees.
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Growing Heliconias Indoors and Out
Bring a touch of the tropics to your home by growing heliconias indoors all year round.
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Top 5 Benefits of Bats
These are my top 5 benefits of bats just in time for Halloween.
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Attract Hummingbirds with SunHosta
Up north, hosta is found in every garden, where the blooms attract hummingbirds. Now there's a hosta for the deep...
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Make Your Own Easy Butterfly Fruit Feeder
Some butterflies prefer fruit to flowers, and some birds enjoy a sweet treat, too. Attract winged guests with a butterfly...
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Best Plants for Container Shade Gardening
Fill your containers and hanging baskets with these colorful plants and flowers perfect for shade gardening.
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Walking Iris for Container Gardens and More
The flashy flowers of Walking Iris 'Regina' can be grown outdoors in warm climates or in container gardens further north.
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4 Reasons To Grow Coleus
Find out why coleus was named the annual of the year by the National Garden Bureau and why you should...
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4 Drought-Tolerant Flowering Shrubs for Southern Gardens
If you think drought tolerant means boring, try drought-tolerant flowering shrubs you'll want in the garden even when rainfall is...
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How to Dry Fruit For All Seasons
Harvest seasonal fruits this summer and preserve the flavor for months! We'll show you how to dry fruit from your...
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Big Eyes in the Butterfly Garden
Butterflies and caterpillars use “eyespots” to scare off predators in the butterfly garden and beyond!
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Attracting Butterflies with Fruit
Flowers aren't the only way to bring butterflies to your garden. Learn about attracting butterflies with fruit too.
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Why Do Leafy Greens Bolt?
Learn why lettuce bolts, why it's not a good idea to eat leafy greens after this happens, and ways to...
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Container Ideas: Red, White and Blue
Decorate your outdoor space for a patriotic celebration with flowers in red, white and blue for great container ideas.
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Container Ideas: Pair Flowers and Vegetables Together
Need new container ideas? How about adding edible plants in with flowers? Get inspired by these beautiful pots filled with...
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Plants for a Cocktail Garden
Cheers to the cocktail garden! Grow a happy hour in your own backyard with these good-time tips and fruit and...
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Plant Sunshine Mimosa Groundcover Instead of Grass
Replacing your grass with groundcovers, like sunshine mimosa, means less maintenance. Learn more about using groundcovers in your garden.
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Growing Fruit Trees: How to Repel Borers Naturally
Want to keep borers away from your fruit tree without using pesticides? Learn how garlic and nasturtiums can keep borers...
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Top 10 Backyard Vines With Fall Flair
Grow these fall vines to brighten your autumn landscapes with blazing foliage, colorful berries and fetching flowers.
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DIY Vegetable Garden: Beneficial Vegetable Pairs
Did you know that certain vegetables do best when paired with certain others in your DIY vegetable garden? Learn which...
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Using Nectar Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds
The best flowers to attract hummingbirds are rich with nectar - here's how to build a nectar-filled garden in your...
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9 Beautiful Flowering Trees for Your Backyard
With beautiful flowering trees, you get the height and size of a tree, plus the beauty of flowers. Check out...
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12 Grand Ground Cover Ideas for Your Yard
Capitalize on every inch of your garden with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas. Whether you're working...