Outdoor Plants
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How Do I Grow Okra?
How To Grow Okra? Ever wondered how I grow okra? It’s okay that I like okra but not everyone does. Okra…
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What Is A Carnivorous Plant?
Carnivorous plants that “digest” insects for their nutrients – particularly nitrogen – include many species, such as pitcher plants, bladderworts,…
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How Does A Venus Fly Trap Work?
The Venus fly-trap is one of the world’s most incredible plants,” noted Charles Darwin in 1875. What has Dionaea muscipula…
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The Finer Points of Interest
Foliage patterns and textures are ever fascinating. If you have never looked at some of the amazing web pages devoted…
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Iris for Foliage Lovers
Early fall is a great time to re-evaluate your spring-blooming perennials. Yes, you read that right! Christina and I expect…
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A Must Have Tree for Spring Foliage
If you have a large sweeping landscape with acreage and views that extend far past what you can see from…
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New Introductions New Favorites
I am always excited to see what new plant growers are offering, especially if they have fabulous foliage. Bonus points…
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When You Need FIERCE Foliage
I’m working on re-designing a client’s suburban front garden with a primary heartfelt plea to “please stop the neighbor’s dogs…
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Golden Conifers for Grey Days
How many words does a meteorologist have for rain? Sprinkles, showers, deluges, or monsoon – they all add up to…
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The Bold and the Blissful
Gardens that are fortunate to have shade or part sun, have design options for special effects with foliage colors and…
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