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Flowers That Bloom in the Morning: 12 Early Risers to Grow
Twelve flowers that bloom in the morning, from morning glories to spiderwort and California poppies, why they close by afternoon and how to plan a morning garden.
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Practical, well-tested advice for home gardeners: soil, planting, watering and planning, with the numbers to back it up.
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15 Poisonous Flowers to Know (for Kids, Pets and Gardens)
Fifteen common poisonous flowers, which parts are toxic, who is at risk, and simple precautions to keep children, cats and dogs safe in the garden.
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What Flowers Are Toxic to Cats? (and 15 Cat-Safe Flowers)
Which flowers are toxic to cats, why lilies are an emergency, symptoms to watch for, 15 cat-safe flowers for bouquets and how to keep cats safe around flowers.
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How to Press Flowers: Book, Iron and Microwave Methods
How to press flowers four ways: in a book, with a flower press, with an iron or in the microwave, plus the best flowers to press and how to keep…
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How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh: 10 Tips to Make Them Last Longer
Ten proven tips to keep cut flowers fresh and make a bouquet last longer, how long common flowers last in a vase, and special care for daffodils, tulips and hydrangeas.
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How to Dry Flowers: Air-Drying, Silica Gel and Microwave
How to dry flowers at home three ways: hang-drying, silica gel and the microwave, when to pick, the best flowers for drying and how to keep color from fading.
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How to Preserve Flowers: 6 Methods That Actually Work
Six proven ways to preserve flowers at home: air drying, pressing, silica gel, microwave, glycerin and resin, with the best flowers for each and how to save a wedding bouquet.
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Hosta Care: Planting, Watering, Dividing and Protecting from Slugs
Hostas are shade-tolerant perennials grown for their bold foliage. Plant them in spring or early fall in partial to full shade (morning sun is fine, and gold and some blue-leaved…
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How to Grow Peonies: Planting Depth, Care and Getting Blooms
Peonies are long-lived perennials that can bloom for decades with little care if they are planted correctly. Plant bare-root herbaceous peonies in fall, about six weeks before the ground freezes,…
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How to Grow Lavender: Planting, Watering, Pruning and Harvesting
Lavender grows best in full sun (at least six to eight hours a day), in lean, very well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil with a neutral to alkaline pH of 6.5…
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Hydrangea Care: Planting, Watering, Pruning and Changing Color
Hydrangeas grow best in morning sun and afternoon shade (panicle and smooth hydrangeas take more sun), in rich, moist, well-drained soil with 2 to 3 inches of mulch, and with…