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Thinking of starting a container garden anytime soon? Here are common mistakes to avoid, which will help your plant grow in a healthy way.

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One of my favorite spring flowers for perennials is the peony. Peonies are a long-lived perennial that you should be able to enjoy for decades. A few years after Sharon and I got married; my parents ...