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10 Standout Native Shrubs and Small Palms for Southern Gardens (10 photos)

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The Southeast is defined as the region stretching from the coastal plain to Appalachia from Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas. It’s blessed with a long growing season, plenty of heat and heavy humidity. In the South, autumn is a wonderful time to plant woody shrubs and palms because they will…


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Unusual Totem Pole Cactus Is a Standout in Southwest Gardens (7 photos)

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The unusual lumpy shape of totem pole cactus is attention-grabbing. Instead of the upright ribs typical of most cactus species, this variation of senita cactus resembles a melted candle, with randomly spaced bulbous shapes up and down its length. Besides its rather odd appearance, totem pole cactus is…


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10 Forgotten Items to Repurpose as a Standout Feature (11 photos)

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Furniture pieces often have names that identify their placement or use — a bedside table, for example, is a table beside a bed. However, other objects can provide that same function. Perhaps you could use a vintage travel trunk or an old filing cabinet by your bed instead? Repurposing old or obsolete…


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