How to Grow Gorgeous Fall Mums at Home

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Mums are perfect for your garden in the fall! To get the longest-lasting fall color from your mums, choose a plant that is dense with perky, dark-green foliage.

The Many Benefits and Uses of Peat Moss

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How does peat moss improve your soil? Learn the basics of peat moss, why it’s helpful in many applications in your garden, and a few popular alternatives!

The Many Colors of Coneflowers

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Coneflowers, also known as echinacea, are gorgeous showy perennials that are easy to take care of, have medicinal properties, and come in nearly every color you can imagine!