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3 Ways to Design with ContainersGo from humdrum to eye-catching with these easily adaptable strategies.

Rex BegoniasA guide to growing, care, and propagation of rex begonias, plus some great cultivars.

Plant Finder: Spring PlantsFind spring plants to fit your zone and your design.

Featured: Earliest Blooms

Primula vulgaris hose-in-hose variety

('Hose-in-hose' cowslip, primrose)

Galanthus nivalis
(common snowdrop)

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Breaking the Rules: Plant IdentificationBreaking some of the more common rules-such as spacing properly, sticking to a single color scheme, and separating sun and shade plants-can create a truly unique and personalized garden.

Plants for an Inviting Front-Yard Pathway: Plant IdentificationGail Gee's home in Fulton, Maryland, features a front door that isn't visible from her parking area, so she designed an inviting pathway and garden to lead the way.

The evolution of the beehiveThe honeybee has enjoyed many interesting living quarters over the years.

Why does my pee smell funny?This question is almost as old as asparagus itself . . . well, about 15 minutes younger, I'd guess, because that's how long it takes us to break down the chemical culprit that lies within-namely, asparagusic acid.

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