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Indoor Plants
How to Grow Roses From a Single Stem Cutting
Turn a healthy rose stem into a new plant. Learn where to cut, which leaves to keep, how deep to plant the stem, and how to tell when it has rooted.
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Indoor PlantsLinda Everhart•Outdoor PlantsHow to Take Geranium Cuttings in Fall for More Plants Next Spring
Keep a favorite patio geranium without bringing the whole pot indoors. Learn where to cut the stem, how to check for roots, and how to care for young plants until spring.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsThe Underground Shield: How to Make and Use Homemade Echinacea Root Tincture
Explore the traditional use of echinacea root, learn how an alcohol tincture is prepared, and understand its limitations, medication interactions, and important safety precautions.
James Miller•Indoor PlantsHow to Root Cuttings in Water: Does the Pothos Trick Work?
Discover how to give water-grown cuttings a better start, what the popular “living propagation” method involves, and which simple habits help prevent rot.
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Indoor PlantsThe Hidden Power of the Aloe Vera Flower
Aloe vera flowers are more than a surprising sight. Discover why they appear, their value in the garden, what research actually says, and how to care for a flowering plant.
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Indoor PlantsHow to Grow New Rosemary Plants from Cuttings
Turn healthy rosemary sprigs into new plants with this practical guide to taking cuttings, encouraging roots, and caring for young rosemary.
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Outdoor Plants5 November Hosta Jobs To Prepare For Winter
Help your hostas settle into winter with five practical November jobs, from clearing dead foliage to checking moisture, mulch, and container protection.
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Indoor Plants11 Best Plants for Along a Fence Line
Turn a bare fence into a beautiful garden border with these 11 plants for privacy, flowers, fragrance, and seasonal interest.
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Indoor PlantsWhich Roses to Prune in Fall (And Which to Leave Alone)
Should you prune roses before winter? Learn which roses need light fall trimming, which to leave alone, and how timing affects next year’s blooms.
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Outdoor PlantsThe Miracle Tree: Exploring the 10 Health Benefits of Moringa and How to Use It
Moringa leaves offer useful nutrients, but do they deserve their “miracle tree” reputation? Explore ten benefits and claims, practical food uses, and important precautions.
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Outdoor PlantsDon’t Ignore Your Geraniums in November : 5 Essential Things to Do Before Winter Arrives
Help your geraniums survive winter with five practical November jobs, from choosing shelter to adjusting watering and checking for pests.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsDon’t Throw Away Your Geraniums This Fall! 3 Easy Ways to Keep Them Alive All Winter and Enjoy Them Again Next Spring
Save your favorite geraniums before frost arrives. Discover three ways to overwinter them, including indoor pots, stem cuttings, and dormant storage.
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