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Care Guide for Teddy Bear Cactus (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii)
The Teddy Bear Cactus, scientifically known as Cylindropuntia bigelovii, is a fascinating and unique plant native to the deserts of North America. It’s characterized by its dense, fuzzy spines, giving it a deceptively soft, teddy bear-like appearance, hence its common name. Despite its cuddly... -
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Care Guide for Teddy Bear Tradescantia (Tradescantia pallida ‘Teddy Bear’)
The Teddy Bear Tradescantia, also known as Tradescantia pallida ‘Teddy Bear,’ is a charming and easy-to-care-for houseplant prized for its soft, fuzzy texture and attractive, deep purple foliage. A member of the Tradescantia genus, this plant is often referred to as a “wandering jew” due to its... -
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Care Guide for Texas Princess Kate Clematis (Clematis ‘Texas Princess Kate’)
The Texas Princess Kate Clematis (Clematis ‘Texas Princess Kate’) is a stunning, perennial climbing vine known for its beautiful and delicate flowers. This clematis cultivar is particularly admired for its vibrant purple blooms with a rich, deep hue and creamy white centers. It is a versatile... -
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Tricolor Sedum
Tricolor Sedum (often known as Sedum ‘Tricolor’) is a stunning, low-maintenance succulent that features vibrant, multi-colored foliage. It’s a popular variety for adding texture, color, and interest to gardens, containers, or as a ground cover. The plant features a combination of green, pink... -
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Tricolor Red Carpet Alternanthera
The Tricolor Red Carpet Alternanthera (scientific name: Alternanthera dentata ‘Tricolor’) is an eye-catching, ornamental plant prized for its vibrant foliage. Known for its unique mix of red, pink, purple, and green hues, it is often used as a decorative ground cover, in containers, or as an... -
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Tricolor Perilla Coleus
The Tricolor Perilla Coleus (often referred to simply as Perilla ‘Tricolor’) is an ornamental plant known for its vibrant, multicolored foliage. It’s a hybrid cultivar of the Perilla genus, which belongs to the mint family, and it is appreciated for its striking appearance, with purple, green... -
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Tricolor Fern
The Tricolor Fern is a beautiful and unique plant, prized for its striking foliage, which often features shades of green, white, and pink or red. It’s a cultivar of the Nephrolepis exaltata, commonly known as the Boston fern. The Tricolor Fern has gained popularity as an ornamental houseplant... -
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Tricolor Fluminensis Tradescantia
The Tricolor Fluminensis Tradescantia (often referred to as Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Tricolor’ or Tricolor Wandering Jew) is a beautiful, low-maintenance trailing plant known for its striking variegated foliage. The leaves of this plant are a mixture of green, white, and pink or purple hues... -
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Care Guide for Tineke Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’)
The Tineke Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’) is a stunning indoor plant known for its striking, variegated foliage. Its glossy leaves, which range from deep green to creamy white and pale pink, make it a popular choice for interior decoration. Although the Tineke is relatively... -
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Tricolor Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)
Tricolor Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) is a beautiful and vibrant plant that adds a pop of color to any garden or container. It has stunning foliage with shades of green, purple, and cream, which makes it a favorite for many gardeners. Here’s a care guide to help you keep your Tricolor... -
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Raspberry Sundae Hosta
The Raspberry Sundae Hosta is a stunning variety of hosta that features a unique color combination of creamy white and soft raspberry-pink tones. This variety is known for its vibrant foliage and is perfect for brightening up shady areas in the garden. Here’s a care guide to help you grow a... -
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Raspberry Wine Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
The Raspberry Wine Bee Balm (Monarda didyma ‘Raspberry Wine’) is a vibrant, hardy perennial known for its showy raspberry-red blooms, aromatic foliage, and its strong attraction to pollinators—especially bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It’s a popular choice for cottage gardens, wildflower... -
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Red and White Bleeding Heart
The Red and White Bleeding Heart (often referred to as Dicentra ‘Cupid’s Kisses’ or Dicentra spectabilis) is a striking variation of the traditional bleeding heart, known for its distinctive two-tone flowers that combine deep red and pure white hues. This perennial is perfect for adding a touch... -
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Red and Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Care Guide
The red and yellow columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), also known as wild columbine or eastern red columbine, is a beautiful, hardy, and low-maintenance perennial native to North America. It’s particularly known for its delicate, nodding flowers that combine fiery red outer petals with sunny... -
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Red Baron Grass (Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’) Care Guide
Red Baron grass, also known as Japanese Blood Grass, is a striking ornamental grass prized for its vibrant foliage. The leaves emerge green at the base and transition to a deep crimson red toward the tips as the season progresses. This slow-spreading, clump-forming grass adds color, texture, and... -
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Red Black-Eyed Susan Care Guide
The Red Black-Eyed Susan is a vibrant and unique take on the classic yellow-petaled Rudbeckia. With rich, velvety red, burgundy, or cherry-colored petals surrounding a dark central cone, this plant brings a dramatic flair to summer and fall gardens. It is well-suited to cottage gardens... -
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Red Bougainvillea Care Guide
Bougainvillea is a spectacular flowering vine known for its vibrant, papery bracts that surround small, inconspicuous flowers. The red variety of bougainvillea stands out for its bold, vivid color and fast-growing nature. Whether grown as a hedge, trellis climber, potted specimen, or ground... -
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Red Bloodleaf (Iresine herbstii) Care Guide
The Red Bloodleaf plant, or Iresine herbstii, is a stunning tropical ornamental plant prized for its vividly colored foliage. Native to Brazil and other parts of South America, this plant boasts vibrant, rich red to deep burgundy leaves with striking pink to magenta veins. The colorful foliage... -
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Red Banana Tree (Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’) Care Guide
Overview Common Name: Red Banana, Abyssinian Banana Botanical Name: Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ Type: Ornamental banana plant Family: Musaceae (banana family) Hardiness Zones: USDA 9–11 (can be grown as annual or overwintered indoors in cooler zones) Height: 6 to 15 feet (can grow taller in... -
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Cemetery rules preclude a gardener’s memorial
This topic may be a sensitive one for many readers. As a relatively recently bereaved gardener, I can’t help ruminating on why it has to be so difficult to plant or even lay flowers, shrubs or trees at or on the resting places of our loved ones. Surely this is one of the most meaningful...