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Verbena plants like full to partial sun. They will grow well in average soils. The soil should drain well. Add a general purpose fertilizer before planting , especially if the soil is poor.Once the plants are established, they require little care and will spread out to cover the flower bed space you allotted for them.
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Marigolds are excellent bedding plants that do well in moist, well drained soil. Remove spent flower heads for continuous flowering. They like sun but can also tolerate shade (shady sites delay flowering). Deer and other pests do not like marigolds.
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This hardy perennial herb is hardy to -40 degrees. Once you have it established in your garden your baked potatoes are set for life. Chives do like sun but it doesn't need a full days worth. Chives will do better fertilized in rich soil contrary to most other herbs. When you use chives cut from near the base and they will immediately start regenerating.
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Rosemary likes full sun, but in the warmer climates they will accept some light shade. They thrive in a light, well-drained, average garden soil . During the growing season, pinch back growth tips two or three inches to promote bushy plants. Rosemary varieties are reliably hardy to only 20°F but will survive winter potted indoors.
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Nasturtium plants need full sun and good drainage, but the soil does not need to be especially rich. Once plants are established, limit them to one deep watering every 7-10 days. Plants don't require supplementary feedings, and too much fertilizer will result in leaf growth at the expense of flowers. Frequent picking prolongs the flowering period, so cut flowers often. Flowering season can last into autumn, and the plants self-seed readily.
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Lantana plants like full sun and tolerate poor soils. Lantana plants make good border shrubs and ground cover. Lantana plants tolerate salt spray very well, so they are popular in seaside communities. Lantana plants are also drought-tolerant, and they are also popular in hanging baskets. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to lantana.
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Bacopa will do best in a partly sunny location. Set it into your container at the same depth as the dirt enclosure in which it came. Make sure that the basket or planter has adequate drainage. Water well. Be careful not to let it dry out. This particular plant requires moist soil at all times.It blooms continuously throughout the summer, and the thick, dark green foliage and numerous flowers quickly hang over and cover up an unsightly container.
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Castor plant is a robust annual that may grow 6 to 15 feet (2-5 meters) in one season with full sunlight, heat and adequate moisture. Although it grows very rapidly with little care or insect pests and produces a mass of lush tropical foliage, the beautifully-mottled seeds ("beans") which are produced in prodigious numbers are extremely poisonous.
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Zinnias require a sunny location, and soil that drains well.Water them well. Space them 8 to 12 inches apart. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the dirt enclosures in which they came. Water thoroughly. Try to avoid getting water on the leaves, as this will encourage disease. Remove dead flowers to allow the plant to spend its energy on creating more blossoms.
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Petunias like full sun. They prefer rich, loose soil that drains well but they tolerate poorer soils. Petunias bloom throughout the summer and into autumn if faded flowers are removed regularly. Plants quickly grow to a height of 10-16 inches. Keep the soil moist to slightly dry. Remove spent blooms to promote additional blooms and extend the blooming period all summer long, and right up to the first killing frost.
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Coleus plants grow well in moist well-drained soil, and typically grow 0.5-1 m tall, though some may grow as tall as 2 meters. They are heat-tolerant, though they do less well in full sun in subtropical areas than in the shade. The colors of the plant will typically be more intense in shaded areas than in full sun, and the plants will require less water there. Coleus also make low-maintenance houseplants, and can often be propagated by clipping a length of stem just below the leaves.
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Portulaca loves full sun and thrives in hot, dry conditions that make other flowers wilt. Ideal spots include rock gardens, between pavers, along baked driveways or sidewalks, and in containers on patios and walks. Portulaca grows 4- to 8-inches tall and spreads up to 2 feet, making it a great groundcover. Pinch off spent blooms to encourage further blooming.
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Vinca prefers shade, regular watering, and well-drained, fertile, loamy soil. Will also grow well in full sun. Tolerant of infrequent foot traffic. Vinca is a low-maintenance delight - great for controlling soil erosion on shady slopes, for covering the soil under trees and shrubs and for window boxes. Blue-lilac, 1" - 2" flowers emerge in early spring and may persist sparsely through summer and fall. Spreads quickly once established.
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Cleome flowers come in white, pink, or lavender. They grow up to six feet high. Cleome grows well in average soil located in full or nearly full sun. It is very drought-tolerant, though it will look and grow better if it is watered well. Space cleome plants one to three feet apart.
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Lamium (dead nettle) grows 6" to 8" tall (15 - 20 cm). Plant in part shade to shade. Lamium is a real standout in heavily shaded locations. Spreading plant displays dark green leaves with white center. Short spikes of pink flowers. Tolerant of most soil conditions. Plant in ordinary well drained soil. Plant 12" to 24" apart (30 - 60 cm). Do not allow to dry out, keep well watered during dry spells. A reliable ground cover for any location.
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Scaveola (Fairy Fan Flower) loves the sun, and has lower water needs than most plants. Scaveola only gets to be 6 to 8 inches high but grows 2 - 3 feet long and is a beautifully flowering cascader for hanging baskets and mixed containers. If in containers, keep evenly moist but allow garden beds to dry out slightly before watering again.
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Plant Lysimachia (creeping Jenny) in moist, fertile soil that has adequate drainage. They should be planted in a partially shaded location. If necessary, control spread by digging out excessive growth from the edges of the clumps. Lysimachia can also be grown in one-gallon containers and placed in 1 to 6 inches of water, in a partially shaded location.
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Chenille has a compact, weeping form and stunning flowers. This tropical plant makes an ideal hanging basket or accent in a container garden. Exotic, brilliant red, pendulous cattail flowers bloom all season. Chenille likes partial shade and moderate water. Keep soil evenly moist.
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Geraniums do best in locations with six to eight hours of sunlight per day. When planted in areas of moderate shade, flowering is reduced. The soil should be well drained. Overwatering and placing plants in pots without good drainage is the number one problem leading to root rots in geraniums. Removing dried or faded flowers from the geranium plants the
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Grow Thyme herb plants in full sun if possible, although they will tolerate a bit of shade. Thyme is generally low growing, spreading, 6 - 10" in height. Thyme pretty much grows itself and is is most fragrant and flavorful when grown in dry, lean soil. Butterflies and bees are attracted to thyme.
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Plant Torenia in partial shade or shade. Deadheading is not necessary for this deer resistant, heat tolerant plant. Attracts hummingbirds & grows to 10-16" (Short) . Filler - Intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination
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Impatiens thrive in the shade, however, impatiens flowers can, with sufficient water, be grown in partial sun. If they start looking leggy late in the summer, trim off the top third of their vegetation. This will promote the emergence of new impatiens flowers, plus the plants will look better overall.
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Lily-of-the-Valley is one of the few perennials that can grow in the deep shade of large trees and shrubs. It also makes a good choice in small contained spaces. In areas where temperatures remain cooler in sun. This hardy perennial isn't very particular about the soil it's planted in. Lily-of-the-Valley can spread quickly by underground stems called rhizomes. Although each plant only has two or three wide and glossy leaves, it makes a beautiful ground cover in masses.
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Lavender plants will tolerate many growing conditions, but it thrives in warm, well-drained soil and full sun. A lean soil will encourage a higher concentration of oils. An alkaline and especially chalky soil will enhance lavenders fragrance. Lavender is a tough plant and is extremely drought resistant, once established.
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Angelonia provides masses of 3/4-inch white blooms that open along plentiful long, elegant stems all summer long. A fine plant for hot, dry, humid, and even wet garden spots. This super-easy sun-lover is grown like Salvia and just as beautiful! 10 to 12 inches high, 12 to 14 inches wide.
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Basil can be grown with filtered light all day such as under a tree or in a bright window. It is important to keep the soil moist and somewhat cool, Always cut basil by taking off the tops of the stems, about a third of the way down, to an intersection of new leaves. This will indicate to the plant to start growing the tiny new leaves into branches of more leaves.
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Dill plants are best grown in sites with good exposure to full sunlight daily (about 4-5 hours of direct sunlight daily). Dill is so fast-growing that some of its foliage is mature enough to be harvested in only eight weeks. It prefers a sandy or loamy soil that drains well. It is a light feeder, so extra fertilizer is not necessary in a reasonably fertile soil.
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Cilantro may be grown in containers or herb gardens. It requires regular water throughout the growing season and does best in full sun and loose soil amended with organic compost. The plant will bolt (go to seed) quickly in hot weather. Cilantro is best picked early in the morning just as the dew evaporates. Do not wash the leaves or aromatic oils will be lost.
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