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Jul 30, 2021
Variegation is very highly sought after, both in houseplants and for the garden. What is variegation and what challenges can it create for gardeners?
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Jul 24, 2021
Maybe the best-known attribute of sunflowers is that they follow the sun as it moves across the sky during the day. But do they? Or is it just a popular misconception?
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Jul 19, 2021
Their flowers aren't exactly flowers and their seeds aren't actually seeds, but sunflowers are one of the world's most recognizable and loved garden plants.
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Jul 19, 2021
Sunflowers are very easy to grow and pretty low-maintenance. You just need to get a few things right -- and make sure you buy the right seeds.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 10 Surprisingly Good Dollar Store Finds for Gardeners
Jul 10, 2021
All those extra petals provide a dense bundle of color, so gardeners love them. But pollinators and other garden wildlife may take a different view.
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