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Christmas cacti are, ironically, not the best winter plant. That said, for a healthier plant in these hard times, it's worth ...

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Explore tips for beginning gardening and learn about the typical vegetable garden myths many beginners mistakenly believe.

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A: Hot Wings and Amur maples turn nice orange-red in the fall. Not brilliant red like Autumn Blaze, which doesn’t really work ...