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How to grow colorful amaryllis flowers from bulbs

Soak the amaryllis bulbs for a few hours to hydrate the roots and speed up the growth process. Fill a pot with compost and place the bulb on top – don’t use a pot that’s too big: amaryllis do best when pot-bound. Fill with compost and water well. Leave your …

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Growing and caring for amazing plant tradescantia

Choose a pot with drainage holes or a hanging basket. If you go with the latter, a water catch basin that snaps onto the bottom of the pot will make life easier. T. zebrina grows quickly, so be prepared to replant it if you see roots coming out of the …

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How to cheer up your garden with stylish pergola designs

What used to be called a patio roof is now commonly called a pergola – it provides protection from sun, rain and wind while extending your home’s living space. A large architectural structure, pergolas consist of rafters, beams and posts and can be attached or detached to a house. While …

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How to grow Clematis from seed. Add sparkle to your porch…

Clematis thrive in full sun – at least 6 hours a day for good flowering. However, the sensitive roots cannot withstand the heat; keep plant roots moist and cool with compost, low-growing plants and ground covers. Soil must be loose, well-draining with a neural pH. Before planting, mix in compost …

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Gorgeous 15+ Topiary Designs From Montreal Park

The cultivation of plant life has been embedded in human culture for thousands of years. Agriculture was one of the first key factors in the foundation of cities and civilizations as this allowed people to create their own food sources without having to hunt or gather existing food sources. With …

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Modern kitchen divider ideas that you will enjoy

Have you ever wished you could conjure up an extra room in your home – like a study, TV room or a cozy den perhaps? If you’ve settled on a small home with limited bedrooms, take heart in knowing that the key to creating multi-functionality in a compact home lies …

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How to grow amazing Hellebores from seed

Hellebores are typically woodland edge plants. They thrive in rich, moisture-retaining soil but struggle in boggy and wet conditions. Most will tolerate full sun to almost full shade. They lend themselves to naturalistic schemes and informal plantings and are perfect partners for early flowering spring bulbs, pulmonarias and evergreen ferns. …

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Captivating Calathea Varieties will Take Your Breath Away

1. Calathea ornata Reclassified as Goeppertia ornata, this beauty is commonly known as Pinstripe Plant for obvious reasons. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. Its long, dark green leaves with pink stripes (and maroon undersides) are striking. 2. Calathea lancifolia Previously known as Calathea lancifolia, the correct botanical name …

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Captivating pink flowers types you can grow easily

We compiled for you the types of pink and red flowers that you can like and grow easily. Camellia is the beautiful sister of Rose. This is because the flower bears a close resemblance to the red rose that we all love. The green waxy leaves of the camellia flower …

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