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Meet the members of The Spruce Gardening & Plant Care Review Board and learn more about our process.| The Spruce
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Learn about The Spruce's mission, meet the editorial team and find out how to get in touch.| The Spruce
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Rely on state maps for the USDA Hardiness Zones for planting to select plants suited to your location and climate.| The Spruce
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Gardening in clay soil can be a challenge. But these 25 plants grow well in clay soil and can even improve it.| The Spruce
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What are the different types of seeds and what does it mean when the packets says open-pollinated, hybrid, or heirloom? Learn about different seed types.| The Spruce
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Most plants, flowering trees, and shrubs benefit from some sort of regular pruning and maintenance. Read on to learn how to prune trees and plants.| The Spruce
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Common and giant ragweed are major sources of pollen in North America. See pictures of both of these plants, so you know what to watch out for.| The Spruce
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Coreopsis flowers (Coreopsis spp.) repeat bloom throughout most of the summer, adding vibrant color. Learn how to grow this low-maintenance plant.| The Spruce
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Clay soil can be extremely frustrating to work with and tough on plants. Improve clay soil by adding organic matter.| The Spruce