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Coneflowers are easy to grow from seed, but not all varieties will sow true and inherit their parents features. Choose from these budget-friendly options.

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Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

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The headclipping weevil is of greater concern where members of the aster family are used in naturalized areas.

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Coneflowers are not subtle. They have a large central seed head with vibrant pink or purple petals radiating outwards and ...