Flowers and Plants

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Should you fake the lawn?

Get the pros and cons of synthetic grass and other low-care alternatives
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9 easy summer flowers

These garden beauties thrive in summer heat and bloom nearly nonstop into fall
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Sun gardens: These plants take the heat

Add heat-tolerant flowers and features to your yard and enjoy their beauty all summer

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Sunset's gardens: Take a photo tour

Take a virtual tour of our grounds, then plan to see it in person!
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Sunset Plant Finder

Find the best plants for your climate, your yard, and your personal gardening style
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Hot-color garden

Free planting plan: Mix fiery and cool colors for dramatic flower beds and bouquets
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3 spring border plans

Choose the best one for your yard and see how to plant for summer blooms
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Viola's fresh faces

These cheery bloomers light up cool days with happy colors. See the new varieties
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8 great natives

Photo gallery: Invite wildlife into your garden with Western plants chosen for their blooms and berries
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Grow the perfect rose

The latest varieties are more healthy and beautiful than ever
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