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Getting started with container gardening? Here are 10 essential tips for growing beautiful and successful container gardens.| The Spruce
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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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Find the best flower fertilizer, whether it's organic fertilizer, chemical fertilizer, or a slow-release fertilizer.| The Spruce
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Newly sprouted seedlings can be extremely vulnerable to "damping-off" fungus that can kill the baby plants. Learn how to prevent this common problem.| The Spruce
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Sedum (or stonecrop) thrives in sunny, dry areas much better than other pants. Here are a few varieties to consider.| The Spruce
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Garden plants are usually labeled with required sun exposure. Here's what Full Sun, Partial Partial Shade, Dappled Sun, Full Shade really mean.| 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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Learn about the difference between potting soil and potting mix and which one is better for potted plants and container gardens.| The Spruce
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Fertilizers provide key nutrients to your yard and garden. We vetted top picks, considering type, nutrient content, feed duration, and ease of use.| The Spruce