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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 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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15 Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
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15 Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies

Flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies are one of the greatest joys of gardening. Imagine a hummingbird floating outside your kitchen window. Or a duo of butterflies flirting about as you weed the garden. These winged beauties can be attracted to your flower beds by planting flowers with a variety of colors and bloom times….

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How To Grow Snapdragons In Pots
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How To Grow Snapdragons In Pots

Learn how to grow snapdragons in pots with these easy tips. Snapdragons are an iconic flower that have vibrant color and personality. They are a classic for cottage style gardening, can tolerate light frost, and come in a wide variety of colors. Snapdragons bring a lot of joy and character to a flower garden. When…

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How To Grow And Care For Dahlia Flowers
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How To Grow And Care For Dahlia Flowers

Dahlias are a spectacular cutting flower that come in a rainbow of colors and bloom endlessly. They are a favorite to florists and home growers alike. Dahlias are easy to grow and care for, though specific varieties may need a little extra love and support. This guide will walk you through everything you need to…

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Meaning and Symbolism Of Sunflowers
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Meaning and Symbolism Of Sunflowers

Join us as we walk through the meaning and symbolism of sunflowers. Sunflowers glow with beauty from the fields and make wonderful cut flowers. They are iconic and timeless, and have been revered by cultures throughout the ages. The meaning of sunflowers spans from happiness to loyalty, adoration and friendship. Sunflowers come in an array…

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How And When To Plant Tulip Bulbs
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How And When To Plant Tulip Bulbs

With winter fast approaching, it’s time to learn how to plant tulip bulbs. This easy guide will show you how. Tulips push their way towards the sun in early spring and delight with beautiful blooms. Grown from a bulb that sleeps during cold months, tulips are a delightful way to celebrate the end of winter…

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Parts Of A Sunflower (With Pictures)
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Parts Of A Sunflower (With Pictures)

Walk through the parts of a sunflower with us today! Sunflowers are essential to a thriving garden. They provide food for birds and wildlife and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Growing to towering heights, these iconic flowers are easy to grow and thrive all over the United States. Today are diving into each essential…

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Are Dahlias Annual Or Perennial? And How To Overwinter
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Are Dahlias Annual Or Perennial? And How To Overwinter

Are dahlias annual or perennial? The answer depends on what climate you live in! Dahlias are vibrant flowers that come in many beautiful colors and unique flower forms. They are a stunning flower that bloom prolifically into late fall when deadheaded properly (read our guide to pruning for blooms here!). Generous and flamboyant, dahlias are…

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How To Deadhead Dahlias: The Easy Guide
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How To Deadhead Dahlias: The Easy Guide

Learn how to deadhead dahlias- the right way! Deadheading dahlias is an easy but important summer chore. By pruning spent blooms, your dahlia flowers will gratefully give an abundance of beautiful NEW dahlia flowers….well into late fall. With proper deadheading, dahlias bloom all summer and into late fall! And while deadheading dahlias will yield more…

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All About Wild Sunflowers! (And How To Grow)
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All About Wild Sunflowers! (And How To Grow)

Waves of cheerful wild sunflowers brighten up roadside ditches the world over. These happy wildflowers, also known as common sunflowers, are native to North and Central America. You may be lucky enough to live in an area where these cheerful beauties thrive. Or, you may have driven through an arid region and found yourself wondering…

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14 Best Annual Flowers For Full Sun (Long Blooming)
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14 Best Annual Flowers For Full Sun (Long Blooming)

Are you looking to spruce up your garden beds this spring? Maybe add some color and vibrancy with beautiful flowers? Today we are sharing the best flowering annuals for full sun.. Get ready for a garden full of beautiful flowers that feature long bloom times. Bright, bold and beautiful, most of these beautiful blooms can…

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Red Sunflowers: The Best Growing Guide
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Red Sunflowers: The Best Growing Guide

With vibrant sun kissed colors, red sunflowers are a unique and fun addition to the summer garden! Red sunflowers are lovely alongside vegetable gardens, sprinkled throughout flower beds, and planted en masse for a colorful summer show. While plain old yellow sunflowers are fun to plant, red sunflowers provide an unusual surprise to the standard…

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68 Of The Best Flower Quotes With Photos
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68 Of The Best Flower Quotes With Photos

Flower quotes on inspiration, romance, and friendship… we are sharing the best floral inspired quotes with you here! Flower enthusiasts worldwide know that poetic words and beautiful flowers go together perfectly. Whether the sentiment is romantic, sympathetic, or inspirational, flowers are an easy way to express deep meaning. And coupling beautiful flowers with with just…

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