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Roses provide some of the most beautiful and dramatic flowers in the garden. There are several ways you can maximize the number of rose blooms.| The Spruce
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These low-maintenance outdoor plants are hardy and even the toughest garden spaces can't kill them. They can survive harsh weather, poor soil, and drought.| The Spruce
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Both annual and perennial plants can work in containers. Here are 11 plants that thrive in container gardens in shady areas of your landscape.| 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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Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a summertime favorite, due to its long-lasting blooms. Read on to learn how to grow it.| The Spruce
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Growing potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) can be easy and rewarding if you learn to avoid pests and diseases. Learn proper techniques for growing potatoes.| The Spruce
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Cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) are a gardener’s favorite. Learn how to grow these sweet delights in your own yard.| The Spruce
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You can plant tomatoes in pots and have them produce wonderful fruit. Learn about growing tomatoes in pots with these essential tips and tricks.| The Spruce
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Cactus houseplants elicit many feelings from fear to fascination. Discover these easy-to-grow cactus varieties that will complement your sunny spaces.| The Spruce
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Sedum (Sedum spp.) is a large genus of flowering plants, typically with thick succulent leaves. Use this guide to learn how to grow sedum in your garden.| 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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Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) are easy-to-grow shrubs with myriad varieties and colors of blooms. Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the landscape.| The Spruce
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Creeping thyme (Thymus spp.) can serve as a ground cover or filler between stepping stones in sunny areas. Learn how to maintain this aromatic plant.| 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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From lack of water or nutrients to high soil pH, fertilizer, or pesticide burn, here are the main reasons for outdoor plant leaves yellowing.| 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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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