"Bloom time is the key to pruning," according to The Grumpy Gardener. For some plants, careful pruning trims away old growth to make room for the new and to encourage flowering. Pruning can make ...

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Turn your yard into a hummingbird feast with this vibrant and gorgeous flower. Learn when it blooms and how it can work as a ...

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The good news is that with a little knowledge, no pet (or their concerned owner) needs to suffer from poisonous plants.

The pretty flowers are fairly easy to look after, and they can produce even bigger blooms if placed alongside certain plants.