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The 2026 plants of the year

Each year, the National Garden Bureau selects their plants of the year.
Another succulent, Burro’s tail (Sedum morganianum), gets its common name from its eye-catching long stems, which are ...
Another succulent, Burro’s tail (Sedum morganianum), gets its common name from its eye-catching long stems, which are ...
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People grow houseplants for all kinds of reasons. They provide a connection to nature and can make a room feel more inviting.
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