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How to Plant and Grow Russian Sage

Russian sage, a hardy perennial in Zones 4-9 and is a great addition to a garden. It can act as...
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Rush

Rush Overview DESCRIPTION The curious corkscrew rush loves wet or boggy conditions. It makes a fascinating architectural accent in planters,...
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Rue

Rue Overview DESCRIPTION This shrubby aromatic herb has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. It is rarely...
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How to Plant and Grow Rosemary

This beautiful shrubby plant can tolerate drought well, while growing plenty of scented leaves for flavoring recipes. Known for its...
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How to Plant and Grow Rice

Experiment growing this staple food in containers or in the garden. Enjoy the lovely plant and expect a small harvest....
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Rhubarb

Colorful Combinations Rhubarb is a common pass-along plant; gardeners often dig up and divide a clump to share with a...
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How to Plant and Grow Rhododendrons

Few plants outshine a rhododendron in full bloom. PHOTO:  BHG / EVGENIYA VLASOVA A classic shade garden plant, rhododendrons are prized...
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How to Plant and Grow a Redbud Tree

This easy-to-grow tree stays smaller and produces a stunning spring show of pink or white flowers. The redbud tree—which is the...
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How to Plant and Grow Raspberries

Use these tips to grow plenty of sweet, juicy raspberries in your own backyard. When you know how to grow...
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Radish

Radish Overview DESCRIPTION A favorite early spring crop, radishes are a cinch to grow from seed, producing peppery edible roots...
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Radicchio

Radicchio Overview DESCRIPTION Radicchio is an excellent addition to salads, adding crunch and a distinctive nutty, pleasantly bitter flavor. Its...
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How to Plant and Grow Quinoa

Grow a super grain right in your backyard with these easy tips for planting, growing, and harvesting quinoa. PHOTO:  ERNESTOG...
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How to Plant and Grow Quince Trees

Plant a quince tree for its beautiful spring blooms followed by tart fruits. PHOTO:  ROB CARDILLO Like its relatives, apples...
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Queen Palm

Queen Palm Tree Overview DESCRIPTION Queen palm is one of the most popular palms for commercial and home landscapes. This...
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How to Plant and Grow Queen of the Prairie

This perennial will become a regal presence in your garden when your spring-blooming plants fade. Queen of the Prairie Overview...
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Pumpkin

This squash family member is an autumn favorite, with varieties that run the gamut from tiny fruits to scale-breaking giants....
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How to Plant and Grow Privet

Enlist this easy-to-grow shrub as a privacy screen or living fence. You'll love its ample foliage, pretty white flowers, and...
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How to Plant and Grow Primrose

The types of blooms you can expect vary among species, and some are even fragrant. With more than 400 species, primrose comes...
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How to Plant and Grow Prickly Pear Cactus

A beauty and a beast, the prickly pear is beloved for its blossoms and feared for its vicious spines. A...
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Pothos

This tough houseplant is almost impossible to kill. Colorful Combinations With its showy foliage in glossy shades of green, gold,...
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