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It may seem like this winter will never be over but, believe it or not, March is almost here. That means spring is coming, and your green thumb will soon be waking from its winter slumber. No matter where you live
Whether or not your neighborhood is under a blanket of snow, your garden may seem pretty dormant this time of year. But make no mistake: your perennials are preparing to spring forth as soon as the weather warms up. Read
When you choose which flowers to plant in your garden, you probably think about things like shape, size, color and bloom time. If you're only thinking about the flowers' appearance, though, you're missing out on a big way that flowers