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Tips on growing colorful dahlia flowers

Grow and care for dahlias throughout the season Growth habit Dahlias grow quickly, producing bushy plants and blooming in the first season. Water dahlias Water regularly and try to keep your foliage dry. Avoid overwatering, as moist soil can lead to rotting tubers. We recommend less frequent, but deep watering. …

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Adorn your porch with colorful vines

Some of our favorite flowering vines produce abundant blooms only in the spring and provide lush green backdrops for the rest of the summer season. Others bloom from summer to autumn with continuous flowering. But one thing they all have in common is that they will climb a trellis with …

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Blooming cacti species for a charming garden

Cacti have plenty of personality. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and textures, but all of them have similar needs: They need direct sunlight with no drafts. They’ll thrive under LED grow lights. If they don’t receive sufficient light, they tend to get leggy and unattractive. Cacti are some …

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How to grow and care for Fuchsia

A sunny or dappled-shady spot is best for a healthy plant and a good show of flowers They will tolerate most soil types, but will not fare well in the extremes where the ground is wet or dry Hedges of hardy fuchsia only really grow well in mild locations – …

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