Garden Smart Plants for Dynamic Interest in the Garden Year Round
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Type: Episode | Length: 30 MINUTES

Plants for Dynamic Interest in the Garden Year Round

Plant breeders work hard to come up with plants that bloom multiple times a year to ensure a garden looks great into fall.

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