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Best Local Guide To The Portland Rose Garden
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Best Local Guide To The Portland Rose Garden

As an native Oregonian I’ve been delighted by the stunning Portland International Rose Garden. The flower-laden Portland Rose Garden is the crown jewel of the City Of Roses and one of the best Portland parks to visit. Filled with thousands of gorgeous roses, this test garden is a must see for tourists and locals alike….

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The Best Water for Houseplants (Ultimate Guide)
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The Best Water for Houseplants (Ultimate Guide)

Houseplants are a wonderful source of calm and natural beauty. They bring endless amounts of joy to indoor gardeners. In order to meet their full potential, houseplants need a quality water source. But what is the best water for indoor plants? Should you use tap water or distilled water? Is filtered water better or should…

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How To Care For Peperomia Plants (Best Guide)
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How To Care For Peperomia Plants (Best Guide)

Learn how to care for peperomia plants in this easy to follow, detailed guide! Imagine walking through a lush jungle with thousands of vibrant green plants layered in a peaceful canopy of color. Your eye rests on the small, heart shaped leaves of the charming and popular peperomia plant. This heat loving plant cascades from…

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Are Snapdragons Perennials?  (And How To Make Them Last)
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Are Snapdragons Perennials? (And How To Make Them Last)

Are snapdragons perennials? And how can you make them last to the next season? Quirky and colorful, snapdragons are perfect for cottage gardens and grow well in containers. They have intriguing flower faces that look like the snout of a dragon and crave warm environments and full sun. These vibrant bloomers make excellent cut flowers…

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The Best Perennials For Cut Flowers (Vibrant + Beautiful)
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The Best Perennials For Cut Flowers (Vibrant + Beautiful)

We are obsessed with growing fresh flowers that come back every year and look stunning in bouquets and flower vase arrangements! This is your guide to the best perennials for cut flowers that will look vibrant and beautiful in floral arrangements. These lovely flowers are commonly grown and provide beautiful flowers for vases! Use these…

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How To Grow Baby Spider Plants In Water (Easily!)
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How To Grow Baby Spider Plants In Water (Easily!)

Today we are sharing how to grow baby spider plants in water… with easy step by step instructions! Spider plants have long green and white foliage and a reputation for being one of the easiest houseplants to grow. They are a funky, friendly houseplant, especially easy for those new to indoor gardening! When spider plants…

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The Best Beginner’s Guide To Flower Gardening
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The Best Beginner’s Guide To Flower Gardening

Welcome to the ultimate beginner’s guide to flower gardening- we walk you through everything you need to know to grow beautiful flowers… no experience needed. Thumbing through modern day garden magazines may find you in awe of the magnificent, sprawling flower gardens that seem to flow effortlessly from a packet of seeds. We all know…

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23 Sun Plants That Bloom All Summer Long
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23 Sun Plants That Bloom All Summer Long

Today we are sharing the best list of flowering plants that bloom all summer and enjoy full sun! When late spring arrives flower gardeners everywhere start to get the itch for beautiful blooms. And the best plants, of course, are the ones that produce gorgeous flowers all summer and love the sun shine! You will…

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How Often Do You Water Snake Plants? (Watering Care Guide)
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How Often Do You Water Snake Plants? (Watering Care Guide)

If you just received a beautiful new snake plant, you may be wondering: how often do you water snake plants? Welcome to the most thorough snake plant watering guide on the web! The snake plant is a modern and elegant indoor plant with vibrant green and yellow spikes. With upright leaves and bright stripes, she…

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21 Early Spring Perennial Flowers (Vibrant Bloomers)
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21 Early Spring Perennial Flowers (Vibrant Bloomers)

The monotonous gray landscape of late winter always has us yearning for color. Luckily, there are many early spring blooming perennial flowers that brighten up the landscape year after year! Like a paintbrush brightening up a dull canvas, spring perennials paint hope each spring. From perennial flowers to shrubs that bloom every year, enjoy this…

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How Long Do Cosmos Bloom? (Cosmos Guide To Flowering)
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How Long Do Cosmos Bloom? (Cosmos Guide To Flowering)

Colorful and full of life, cosmos are a great addition to a cottage flower garden and are one of the easiest flowers to grow. Today we are chatting all about the bloom time of cosmos flowers. We will also explore how you can keep your colorful flowers blooming all summer long! How Long Do Cosmos…

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How To Water Mint Plants (How Often + How Much)
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How To Water Mint Plants (How Often + How Much)

Mint is a lovely herb that is easy to grow and full of medicinal value. With it’s spicy scent and vibrant green leaves, mint is one of our favorite herbal plants to grow. Learn everything you need to know to properly water mint plants today. How To Water Mint Plants When growing mint in the…

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Use These Aesthetic Indoor Plants To Create A Beautiful Room
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Use These Aesthetic Indoor Plants To Create A Beautiful Room

If you are looking to level up your interior design, consider adding aesthetic indoor plants to your bed rooms, kitchen and entryway. Elevate your home decor with beautiful plants that brighten up your living spaces, add visual interest, and keep the air clean. The good news: you do not have to have a green thumb…

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How Do You Water Poinsettia? (Best Tips)
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How Do You Water Poinsettia? (Best Tips)

Is there a right way to water poinsettia plants? Yes! We’re dishing all in today’s holiday article. With vibrant, colorful petals and dark green leaves, poinsettia plants are the star of the holiday season. These tropical plants hail from Central America and were used by ancient Aztecs to die fabrics. Poinsettias continue to inspire by…

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Do Mint Plants Flower? Learn here!
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Do Mint Plants Flower? Learn here!

Mint is a powerful herb that grows easily in gardens everywhere. It is well known for it’s medicinal and culinary uses and spicy, delicious scent. If you have this aromatic plant growing your garden you may be wondering, do mint plants flower? The answer is yes, mint plants flower. Mint is a flowering herb with…

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How To Plant A Camellia For Showy Winter Flowers
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How To Plant A Camellia For Showy Winter Flowers

Join us as we learn how to plant a camellia today! Romantic and showy, camellia are flowering evergreen shrubs that bloom in late fall and early winter. Their bright flower buds grace the landscape when winter colors are monotonous and dreary. The billowy buds of camellias come in many colors and these large shrubs keep…

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Thanksgiving Cactus: Grow And Care Guide
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Thanksgiving Cactus: Grow And Care Guide

The colorful blooms of the Thanksgiving Cactus can be hard to resist during the holiday season. Thanksgiving cacti, also known as Schlumbergera truncata, are a tropical plant that hail from South American jungles. The flower buds of this bright beauty come in a variety of pinks, creams, oranges and reds. As the name implies, she…

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Life Cycle Of A Sunflower (And Stages)
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Life Cycle Of A Sunflower (And Stages)

Sunflowers are one of the most popular flowers grown. After all, who wouldn’t fall in love with these garden giants? Their bright yellows and oranges, unique shapes and sizes, and tasty seeds are enough to hook anyone. Sunflowers grow best during the summer and fall with lots of sunlight, and will grow almost anywhere! They…

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Zinnia Care In Pots:  The Best Growing Guide
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Zinnia Care In Pots: The Best Growing Guide

Bright perky hues and cheerful faces adorn easy to grow zinnia plants.  This popular annual thrives in full sun and brightens flower beds everywhere. But did you know that zinnias can grow in pots as well?  Zinnias are a sun loving bloomer that produce many flowers from July until the first frosts of late fall. My…

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How To Get Lavender To Bloom
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How To Get Lavender To Bloom

Learn how to get lavender to bloom with these easy tips. Lavender is a beautiful flowering herb that smells wonderful and has many uses. This stunning plant thrives in full sun and provides the world with calming lavender oil, culinary uses and vibrant beauty. Bees and butterflies love the lavender bloom and the pretty light…

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