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Save money next spring by collecting flower seeds in August. Learn when and how to harvest zinnia, marigold, sunflower, cosmos, calendula, and more.
By Linda EverhartIndoor PlantsSave money next spring by collecting flower seeds in August. Learn when and how to harvest zinnia, marigold, sunflower, cosmos, calendula, and more.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsLearn why August can be the ideal time to prune lavender after flowering, how much to cut, where to make cuts, and mistakes to avoid before winter.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsDiscover 9 colorful lawn alternatives that can replace traditional grass, from flowering clover and creeping thyme to sedges, violets, sedum, and native groundcovers.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsDiscover where to put a Christmas cactus for maximum blooms, including the best light, temperature, nighttime darkness, and placement mistakes to avoid.
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HerbsDiscover the surprising benefits and uses of horseradish leaves, including their culinary value, glucosinolates, traditional uses, nutrition, and safety tips.
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Indoor Plantsincluding traditional digestive and respiratory uses, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, plus important safety considerations.
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Indoor PlantsLearn how to identify and fix 10 common tomato problems, from blossom end rot and cracking to yellow leaves, curling, pests, and fungal diseases.
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Indoor PlantsLearn how to overwinter dahlias successfully. Discover when to dig tubers, how to clean and dry them, the best storage conditions, and how to replant in spring.
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Indoor PlantsDiscover 5 essential August peony tasks that help protect next year's blooms. Learn how to water, manage foliage, remove disease, control weeds, and prepare peonies for fall.
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Indoor PlantsLearn how to deadhead mums correctly for fuller, longer-lasting fall blooms. Discover when to remove spent flowers, what to avoid, and how to keep chrysanthemums looking beautiful.
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Indoor PlantsWondering what to do with peonies after flowering? Learn when to deadhead, when to leave green foliage alone, when to cut peonies back, and how to prepare them for next spring.
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Indoor PlantsDiscover 8 reasons to embrace purslane in your garden, from drought tolerance and pollinator value to edible leaves, colorful flowers, and easy-care ground cover.
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