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    Gardening Terminology Explained

    Gardening has a language all its own. There are a few terms that you need to become familiar with as a gardener. Here are some basic gardening words and what they mean to gardeners: Annual: This is a plant that grows, blooms, and dies in a single growing season. Some annuals grow in spring and […] More

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    Cold-Climate Flower Gardening

    Cold winter gardens have their challenges. Cold winters will prevent some plants from growing, but it will allow others to thrive. Selecting the right plants is key to gardening success where winters are cold. Protecting plants from the cold must be in the gardening equation should you decide to grow plants not native to your […] More

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    Flower Gardening Basics

    Flower gardening is fun. Working in the garden can bring great personal satisfaction. Here are a few suggestions to get the most out of gardening. Invest in your soil Spend time and money improving your garden soil. Plants grow best in loose, rich, well-drained soil. Aged compost or commercial organic planting mix will improve all […] More

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    Understanding Plant Names

    Almost all plants have two names—a common name and a botanical or Latin name. The common name is the one most people know. The botanical or Latin name is the name assigned to the plant by botanists—plant experts. Botanical names are the same everywhere worldwide. A plant’s Latin name used in Japan or France or […] More