• Rinse the seed, or pit, from an avocado, then hold it vertically with the pointy end facing up.

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Strawberries are one of nature's most delicious and versatile delicacies, suitable to enjoy alone or with a fresh fruit salad. And while buying these perfectly pink fruits from the grocery store can ...

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Growing sunflowers in pots is easy, but you have to follow specific care requirements. Plant sunflower seeds in a pot that can handle your full-grown sunflowers, so you don't have to repot them.

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: thejoyofplants.co.uk A lovely way to inject some color and life into your outdoor spaces ...

With the right care and a little observation, a balcony garden can be as rewarding as a backyard orchard. It’s compact, calming, and endlessly delightful and proves that you don’t need acres to enjoy ...

These exotic plants will brighten any corner of your property and with the right care, will last for a long time. Even though many of them originated in countries on the other side of the world, they ...