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Different Types of Flowers for Your Garden

By Sarah Rigg

Planning a flower garden can be enjoyable, but getting just the right mix of flowers can take a lot of thought and pre-planning. The flowers your neighbor loves might not be right for you, depending on how much time you have for gardening and how bright or shady your yard is. There are several suggestions and factors to consider when you're evaluating different types of flowers for your...

Different Types of Non Flowering Plants

By S. F. Heron

Non-flowering plants differ quite dramatically from flowering plants in a number of ways. These types of plants do not create seeds for reproduction. Instead, non-flowering plants have adapted to propagate in other ways. Non-flowering plants either produce spores for dispersal and subsequent growth of new plans or develop cones containing seeds for future generations. Many varieties feature...

How to Grow Carnation Flowers

By Cindy Ausbrooks

Carnation flowers are popular in many floral arrangements, including bouquets and corsages. The large blooms are long-lasting and grow on long, straight stems. This makes them perfect for use as cut flowers. Carnation flowers are easy to grow in flowerbeds, gardens or even containers. They grow from 16 to 18 inches in height, and blooms are commonly colored red, pink or white. Use this easy...