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Hellebore Care Checklist

8 min read

Choose the right hellebore site with this decision framework covering partial shade, moist free-draining soil, and winter-to-spring bloom care.

hellebore lenten rose helleborus orientalis

Moss Rose Care Checklist

8 min read

Choose the right spot for moss rose with this care comparison: full sun vs shade, sandy vs rich soil, and succulent-style watering schedules for reliable.

moss rose portulaca portulaca grandiflora

Dusty Miller Care Checklist

7 min read

Dusty miller care decisions: choose full sun for silver color, pair with drainage-loving plants, pinch blooms for foliage, and keep away from pets.

dusty miller jacobaea maritima silver ragwort

Nasturtium Plant Care vs Other Annuals

7 min read

Choose nasturtium for poor soil and full sun containers. Compare bush vs trailing types, watering schedules, and flowering tradeoffs.

nasturtium tropaeolum majus annual flowers

Horsetail vs. Tall Scouring Rush

7 min read

Choose the right container strategy for horsetail and tall scouring rush. Compare containment options to stop aggressive rhizome spread in small gardens.

horsetail plant equisetum scouring rush

Mexican Heather vs. Other Shrubs

6 min read

Decide between garden bed or container growing for Mexican heather. Compare light, water, and soil needs to ensure heavy summer blooms.

mexican heather cuphea hyssopifolia flowering shrubs