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Jade Plant

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Jade plant is a thick-stemmed succulent plant with fleshy leaves edged in red. It's very easy to care for and will survive even under quite adverse conditions. Read about this African native.

Rubber Plant

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Rubber plant is not an easy plant to care for although it can survive long periods of low light. Learn how to properly care for it at HowStuffWorks.

Snake Plant

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Snake plant, with leaves growing over a foot high, is a type of house plant that can handle neglect. Learn about its flowers at HowStuffWorks.

Avocado

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Avocado is a type of house plant that can be grown from seed in a glass. Learn how to transfer avocado to a pot at HowStuffWorks.

Spider Plant

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Spider plant has grassy leaves and insignificant white flowers. Learn about the different varieties of this easy-to-care-for plant at HowStuffWorks.

Garden Types

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Just because you're interested in gardening, doesn't mean that you have to stick to the classic floral plot. There are many different kinds including rock, rose, and water gardens. Learn about the different garden types.

Dill

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Dill is often used as both a decorative plant in borders and mixed beds and as a herb in the vegetable garden. Learn more about it at HowStuffWorks.

Goutweed, Bishops Weed

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Goutweed may be considered a bit of a nuisance, but it makes for solid ground cover and is easy to care for. Learn more about it at HowStuffWorks.

How to Grow and Propagate Dracaena, aka Spike Plant

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Dracaena, or spike plant, was traditionally considered a houseplant, but has now moved outside as an annual. The leaves add great height and texture to any garden scenery.

Hyssop, Anise Hyssop

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Hyssop, anise hyssop, is a herblike perennial with spikes of brightly colored flowers that bloom in later summer to early fall. Read about this showy plant and find out which animals it attracts.