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FlowersOrchids 101: Cymbidiums Add Beauty Indoors and Out
Their large, long-lasting flowers give them a place of honor in homes and gardens
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HouseplantsOrchids 101: Slipper Orchid Success
If you don’t already love Paphiopedilums, learning how to grow them with ease might change your mind
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California Native PlantsGreat Design Plant: Asclepias Is Attractive to Monarch Butterflies
Increase monarch butterfly populations in California by planting stunning native milkweeds
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HouseplantsOrchids 101: How to Keep Your Moth Orchids Alive and Blooming
Growing Phalaenopsis — and getting it to flower again — is easier than you might think
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Spigelia Marilandica
Indian pink is a top hummingbird plant for shady sites
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Native PlantsGreat Design Plant: Hydrophyllum Virginianum
This reliable, shade-tolerant native plant provides spotted foliage and clusters of pink flowers in eastern U.S. woodland and shade gardens
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Gardening GuidesWhat’s in a Name? See 6 Wildflowers That Aren’t ‘Weeds’ at All
Dispel the stereotypes of weeds and try these wildlife-supporting native wildflowers in your garden
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Annual Phacelias
Coveted by California beekeepers and wildlife gardeners, phacelias are worth planting now for their prolific blue to purple spring blooms
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DIY ProjectsArrange a Gift Floral Bouquet Like a Pro
For a fall gift bouquet that looks expensive but is (almost) dirt cheap, just follow this step-by-step guide
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Gardening Guides6 Unsung Bulbs for Fall Planting
Don't hang up your spade after summer — plant these unusual bulbs in fall for a spectacular spring show
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Flowers6 Overlooked Asters for Tough Spots
Whether your garden has baking sun or dry dense shade, boggy soil or sandy gravel, there's an aster for that
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