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Do you like dogwoods and do you like free plants? You’re in the right place. I will explain all the process to propagate them, step by step and with lots of photos. Don’t worry...

Growing zinnias from seed, how exciting! In this article, we will learn step by step how to germinate zinnia seeds (Zinnia elegans) to have flowers until autumn. Blooming continuously from midsummer to autumn, this...

Salvia nemorosa ‘Blue Hills’ is a perennial much appreciated for the blue color of its flowers. In this article we will know how to divide Salvia nemorosa commonly known as sage. Crinkled green leaves...

A favorite perennial for late summer color, Helenium autumnale is undemanding but very showy. In this article we will learn how to divide Helenium autumnale. This robust, upright plant features a succession of yellow,...

Growing cosmos from seed. In this article, we will learn step by step how to grow annual cosmea from seed (Cosmos bipinnatus). Flowering continuously from midsummer until autumn, this is one of the best...

In this article, we will learn step by step how to grow China Aster (Callistephus chinensis) from seed. China asters are fast-growing, bushy annuals. There are several cultivars that grow in different sizes and...

In this article, we will learn step by step how to grow pot marigold from seed (Calendula officinalis). Calendulas are fast-growing bushy annual plants. There are tall cultivars reaching 60cm (24in) and dwarf forms...

In this article, we will learn step by step how to grow statice from seed (Limonium sinuatum). Some say these plants look like herbs. And it’s even true when they’re not in bloom. However,...