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Plant Encyclopedia: Soapwort

July 24, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

Soapwort

Soapwort, or Saponaria officinalis, is an ages-old perennial wildflower with a home in many gardens. This perennial features showy little flowers in shades of pink and white, as well as its sweet fragrance. However, it is named for being an ingredient in gentle soap. All the parts of soapwort are high in concentrations of saponins, […]

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Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of The Southeast

June 26, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

Plants of the Southeast

Welcome back! For today’s Indigenous Inspiration article, we’re talking about native plants of the Southeast. If you missed previous articles, you can read up on the plants of the Mountain West, as well as the plants of Northern California. The Southeast is a very different climate, but if you love the warm, humid conditions of […]

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Green Screens: Fast-Growing Privacy Plants For Your Patio

June 14, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

Fast-Growing Privacy Plants

There’s nothing like trying to enjoy your patio while feeling the prying eyes of neighbors while you do. If you’ve ever felt that way, there’s an easy and attractive way to fight it. All you need are some fast-growing privacy plants! Fast-growing privacy plants establish a lovely “green screen” to filter out those prying eyes […]

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Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of Northern California

June 7, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

Welcome back for another Indigenous Inspiration post! Next up is a look at plants of northern California. Northern California is known for its redwood forests, but that isn’t the only thing that grows there. Some really lovely plants are indigenous to that area. Let’s take a closer look at some of them! What Is The […]

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Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of The Mountain West

May 29, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

Welcome back, Bless My Weeds readers! We’re starting a new series called Indigenous Inspiration to focus on native plants of several different regions. We’re starting out with our favorite plants of the Mountain West. If you love the Mountain West like we do, you’ll love the indigenous plants that grow there. See if you can […]

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Proven Winners’ New Varieties For 2019

May 24, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

Gardening time is upon us, so it’s time to update our readers on the Proven Winners’ new varieties for 2019. Experienced gardeners know that Proven Winners’ varieties are prized for their quality. If you’re a new gardener, get ready to learn more about Proven Winners. Then check out our post to learn 6 of the […]

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Is Your Yard Deer Candy? Plants And Shrubs That Deer Eat

March 29, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

Is your yard deer candy? Most gardeners want to know the plants and shrubs that deer eat so they can avoid planting them. There are some people who don’t mind it if their yard is deer candy, but I’m not one of them. If you feel the same way, you’ll want to stick around for […]

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Brave {Low Light} Houseplants That Aren’t Afraid Of The Dark

March 22, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

Do you love houseplants, but worry about the lack of light in your home? You need to know about low light houseplants that aren’t afraid of the dark! Low light houseplants aren’t just brave, they’re generally easier to care for and less finicky than other houseplants. Here are the low light houseplants you need for […]

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Deer Resistant Bulbs For Spring Planting

March 15, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

If you deal with deer in your area, it’s helpful to know the most deer resistant bulbs for spring planting. Nothing is more disappointing than to plant some beautiful bulbs for spring, only to discover that the deer love to feast on them. {Tulip bulbs, I’m looking at you!}. So let’s just avoid tulip bulbs […]

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Why You Should Keep Plant Tags

March 7, 2019 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

If you’re a gardener who has ever wondered if or why you should keep plant tags, this information is especially for you. Have you ever bought some new plants and tossed the plant tags in the trash? If you later wished you hadn’t, then you already know one reason to keep plant tags. Keep reading […]

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