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To successfully grow roses in pots, chose the right types of roses, the right potting soil, and the right containers.| The Spruce
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The practice of pruning roses encourages new growth, removes old, dead wood, and helps shape the plant, reducing the chances of fungal disease.| The Spruce
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St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is a warm-season type grown in the southern United States. Learn how to identify it and how it grows.| The Spruce
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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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Flashy zinnias (Zinnia elegans) love hot weather and can handle drought and poor soil. Read on for tips on how to grow these low-maintenance flowers.| The Spruce
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"Cacti and succulents" is a misnomer. The phrase seems to imply that we're talking about two distinct plant groups, but they're not that different.| The Spruce
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Autumn joy stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium ‘Autumn Joy’), is an easy-to-grow sedum that looks great blanketing a garden.| 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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Euphorbia (Euphorbia spp.), also called spurge, is a large genus of plants including many succulents. These hardy plants are excellent for beginners.| The Spruce
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Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are easy-to-grow shrubs that produce delicious fruit. Learn about the specific environmental conditions that are required for a bountiful harvest.| The Spruce
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What is grafting? Many plants, such as fruit trees and roses, are physically two different plants merged together. Here's how to care for them.| The Spruce
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Forsythia shrubs (Forsythia spp.) bloom in early spring and bear vibrant yellow flowers. Learn the best way to care for them in your landscape.| The Spruce
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Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a popular holiday plant that can be forced into bloom during the winter. Learn how to grow one at home.| The Spruce