A bark mix lets excess water drain away quickly and allows air to reach the roots, which will prevent root rot.

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As the holiday draws near, garden centers and grocery stores fill up with brightly blooming plants called Christmas cactus. But many of these colorful plants are actually a close cousin, the ...

November is almost here, and it’s time to get your perennial flower garden ready for winter. Do you cut it down or don’t you? The traditional approach to preparing herbaceous perennial beds for winter ...

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