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Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

Starting off dahlia in pots will also encourage them to develop more quickly, so they're likely to start flowering earlier. Before planting, soak the tubers in a bucket of tepid water for an hour so ...