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Fun fact: The actual flowers on the poinsettia are the tiny yellow blooms in the middle. The red "petals" are actually called ...

Williams relegated that gun to a closet long ago in favor of an old Sears & Roebuck pump with a Polychoke and a hand-carved ...

A little planning now, big buzz later. This versatile plant pulls double duty — start in a container in winter and it will be ...

Phycella lutea is a rare, bulbous perennial endemic to the Atacama Desert that remains dormant for years until heavy rains ...

Another succulent, Burro’s tail (Sedum morganianum), gets its common name from its eye-catching long stems, which are ...

In this detailed guide you will discover 50 colorful succulents that are incredibly beautiful, with expert advice on choosing ...

Gardening guru Monty Don has outlined essential tasks for February that keen gardeners shouldn't overlook. As Spring draws ...