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      • Caring for Bonsai Tree - 5 Simple Steps to Mastery
        07/25/07
        Here are 5 simple starter tips to get you on your way and help you with your bonsai tree. Even the most caring person can mean well but make mistakes. It is better to get a bit of knowledge under your belt before undertaking a new challenge such as a bonsai.

        1. Most bonsai are outdoor pla

      • Petite Substitutes for Petunias in the Annual Border
        07/18/07
        I don't like petunias. There - my prejudices are out in the open. I won't try to justify my dislike for the ubiquitous petunia, but if you're looking for an annual flower that will fill in some space in your flower border, and you're tired of petunias too, here are three of my fa

      • Top Twenty Unusual Plants for a Perennial Flower Garden.
        07/13/07
        The wonderful characteristic of perennials is you only plant them once and they bloom year after year. Once you decide where you want your perennial flowerbed in your yard take note of the garden climate. Is it sunny or shady, dry or prone to rain? Then be sure to choose plants that will best suit y

      • Summer Time and Orchids.
        07/11/07
        It's summer time for orchids and that means you need to be careful. The heat and humidity can generate problems as well as benefits for your orchid plants.

        Outside

        If you move your orchids to the outside you must be careful of the direct hot sun beating down on them, espe

      • Daylilies...Beauty for a Day in Every Way.
        07/07/07
        Daylilies are for perfect for you if are looking for a versatile flower that can be used anywhere in your sunny garden areas.

        Whether you need an orange flower, or maybe a red one, or even a yellow one. And if you want petals that are double or peony-like, maybe even ruffled with wavy edg

      • Perennial Rudbeckia Nitida - Shining Coneflower.
        07/01/07
        Rudbeckia nitida is like the faithful dog of my garden, a perennial that gives without asking much other than a kind word now and again. Common name is Shining Coneflower, often sold as Black-eyed Susan Herbstonne or Herbstone, and it is a late summer perennial of the classic black-eyed Susan tradit

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