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Lilies: A Comprehensive Botanical Guide
Discover the vast and vibrant world of lilies, one of the most cherished and diverse flower groups among gardeners, landscapers and, of course, florists. This article will guide you through...
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Gardening with Hostas
Hostas are such a versatile piece of the American garden scene. They grow in nearly all locations, tolerate shade exceptionally well, and provide both lush foliage and elegant, stalked flowers....
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Lily Lovers
Introducing Now that Breck's new Lily Lovers catalogue is on coffee tables and kitchen islands all over America, we thought it was the perfect time to express our...
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All About Sea Holly
The sea holly is a marvelous plant in many ways-”it captivates with its unique clustered blooms and spiny-toothed leaves, is amazingly versatile, is fairly easy to grow and requires minimal...
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Types of Irises
The Iris's characteristic linear form -“ three upright petals (standards) sitting atop three larger outer sepals (falls) makes it one of world's most recognizable flowering plants. But with over 250...
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Irises - Perfect For Fall Planting!
With looks to rival the beauty of the rainbow-riding Greek messenger of the gods it's named after, and a spectrum of colors to dwarf the rainbow itself, the iris flower...
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How an amateur botanist became iris royalty
Mother Nature is fickle. Try as we might as gardeners, the unexpected is the only thing that's predictable. I've found the best way to give my garden an advantage is...
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Conquering clay - the natural way!
If you have heavy clay soil, you understand the frustration of adding copious amounts of organic matter to condition the soil, only to have it swallowed whole by the ground...
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Forever and a Day - The Wonders of Lifetime Peonies
If you're looking for a flower that will last for years and years? Peonies are the perfect flower for that. Peony plants are extremely long-lived, often thriving for generations, all...