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How to Plant and Grow Spider Lily

This hardy bulb produces colorful flowers that bloom from midsummer to fall. As the name suggests, the spider lily has...
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Spanish Flag

Spanish Flag Overview DESCRIPTION Spanish flag is a sign of summer. This tropical vine, also called firecracker vine, is in...
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How to Plant and Grow Solomon’s Seal

This groundcover is perfect for shady, moist locations. Solomon's seal is a classic shade garden plant that adds an architectural...
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Sorrel

Sorrel Overview DESCRIPTION Sorrel begins growth in early spring, providing salad greens when few other edibles are available. The plant...
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Snowdrop

Snowdrop Overview DESCRIPTION A traditional herald of spring, the common snowdrop has become glamorous, with many new forms available. It's...
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How to Plant and Grow Snapdragon

This classic cool-season annual blooms best during spring and fall. A classic annual, snapdragons have been grown for generations. This...
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How to Grow and Care for Snake Plant

One of the toughest houseplants, snake plants can tolerate most indoor conditions. With its stately upright foliage, the snake plant—also...
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Shooting Star

Shooting Star Flower Overview DESCRIPTION A North American native, shooting star joins other woodland wildflowers like bluebells and trillium to...
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Shiso

Shiso Overview DESCRIPTION Grown for its boldly colored leaves, shiso is a container gardener's dream plant. Exceptionally tolerant of high...
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Shasta Daisy

Easy, always fresh, and always eye-catching, Shasta daisy is a longtime favorite. All cultivars produce white daisy flowers in various...
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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Sesame

Sesame is a fun plant to grow for its tasty seeds. PHOTO:  ARNAV RAY / GETTY IMAGES Sesame plants have...
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How to Plant and Grow Serviceberry

This flowering native beauty can be grown as a small tree or a large shrub for four-season interest. PHOTO:  PETER...
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How to Grow and Care for Sedum

Featuring colorful foliage and pretty flowers, this perennial is easy to grow and drought-tolerant. PHOTO:  JO-ANN RICHARDS A diverse group...
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How to Grow and Care for Schefflera

This popular, low-maintenance houseplant comes in many different varieties, sizes, and leaf colors. A classic plant that makes itself at...
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Savory

Savory Overview DESCRIPTION The flavor of savory is best described as peppery with a hint of oregano. This herb packs...
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How to Plant and Grow Salsify

An heirloom root vegetable with lots of history, salsify is hard to find in stores but super easy to grow...
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How to Plant and Grow Sago Palm

These ancient plants are standouts in garden containers or as houseplants. The sago palm may look like a tiny palm...
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How to Plant and Grow Sage

This tough Mediterranean plant is so versatile in the kitchen. From medicinal to culinary uses, sage has long been an...
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How to Plant and Grow Saffron

Saffron is an expensive spice harvested from a type of crocus bulb that is easy to grow. Saffron is the most...
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Rutabaga

Rutabaga Overview DESCRIPTION Rutabaga is also called Swedish turnip. It is similar to turnip in that it is a cool-season...
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