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Hellebore roughly translates as “lethal food” as the name derives from the Greek words for food (bora) and injures or destroys (helein). The ancient Greek army even utilized crushed hellebore as a chemical weapon. With this in mind, surely this plant can be relied upon to ward off deer, right? Are hellebore deer resistant? All …

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The tropical Mandevilla is a great addition to every garden. It grows well outdoors in the ground as well as in containers. As long as it gets plenty of sunlight and the soil is evenly moist, Mandevilla will grow and spread cheer with its bright blooms. The following plants pair well with Mandevilla. 1. Hibiscus …

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For all their beauty and ornamental values, Endless Summer hydrangeas have a way of growing out of shape. Pruning is a crucial part of the plant’s care to keep it manageable and looking its best all year round. Do Endless Summer Hydrangeas Need To Be Pruned? If you want your Endless Summer hydrangeas to keep …

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Native to the eastern United States, creeping phlox is a herbaceous flowering perennial that is a staple in many gardens. Besides its beautiful blooms that come in white, pink, and purple colors, the leaves of the plant have their own ornamental values as well. It’s also an excellent ground cover. Does creeping phlox stay green …

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Mandevilla is one of the easiest plants to propagate — so much so that you usually have more than one way to go about it. Each propagation method has some advantages and drawbacks. This guide covers all 4 propagation methods you could use in detail and what you shouldn’t do to propagate Mandevilla. Will Mandevilla …

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Growing melons on a trellis might sound like a whacky idea. After all, when fully developed, the melons are simply too heavy for the thin stem to hold their enormous weight. However, when done right, supporting melons on a trellis has many advantages and benefits. Advantages of Growing Melons Vertically Growing melons vertically saves space …

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Gladiolus flowers are an absolute delight. They can fill the garden with flushes of color ranging from soft, delicate pastels to deep fiery hues. When is it too late to plant gladiolus bulbs? Most gladiolus plants will not tolerate freezing temperatures, therefore bulbs should not be planted if they cannot receive at least three months …

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You may see blooms of gladiolus in warm pastel colors throughout summer to early autumn, but it can be a very real disappointment to find plants not producing flowers.  Why are my gladiolus not blooming? The most common reasons for gladiolus not blooming include: As you can see, there are many reasons why your plant …

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Landscape edging is often ignored and comes only as an afterthought, but if you want to maintain the design of the landscape and keep it in great shape, then you have to think of ways to define its perimeter. A well-designed edge adds more visual value to the landscape as a whole. The following 26 …

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Crocuses are some of the earliest plants to bloom in the garden. Although each bulb produces a single flower, when planted together in a group, you can add color to the landscape. The flowers come in different vibrant colors and stay in bloom for up to 3 weeks. Crocus thrives in well-draining and loamy soil. …

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