What to Know Before Giving Plants as Gifts

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Are there pets?

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Consider the home

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Who lives there?

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Household allergies

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Are there busy people?

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A few festive touches will top off your plant gift for well-received giving.

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Easy-care plants are best for people with little plant experience or if you’re not sure how plant-savvy your recipient is.

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Place a card inside the package with a set of care instructions for the plant that you are giving.

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