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Watermelon Peperomia Care – How to Grow Peperomia Argyreia
It’s time to learn the secrets of watermelon peperomia care! This tropical plant is a perfect indoor plant for beginners. Watermelon peperomia grows naturally in the rainforest, but adapts...
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Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Care – (AKA Paddle Plant – Desert Cabbage)
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora is a succulent with paddle shaped leaves which get quite red on the margins in brighter sunlight. These paddle plant care tips will help you get the most out of your plant. This...
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Ponytail Palm care – How to Grow Beaucarnea Recurvata
Ponytail palm (beaucarnea recurvata) is not actually a palm, but a succulent in the Asparagaceae family. It is easy to care for and makes an impressive looking plant, particularly if you have one with...
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Leggy succulents- Etiolation – How to Fix a Stretched Succulent
Leggy succulents are those that have elongated stems or a stretched out appearance. This typically happens when succulents don’t receive enough light. In their natural habitat, succulents grow in...
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When to Plant Peas – All About Garden Peas Sowing Times
When to plant peas depends on your local climate and the type of peas that you plan to grow. However, as a general rule, peas are cool-season crops that like cooler temperatures for germination and to...
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Growing tomatoes in pots – Tips for Tomato Container Gardening
Growing tomatoes in pots can be a space-saving way to enjoy fresh homegrown tomatoes, especially if you have a small space for gardening. Tomato container gardening is perfect for apartment dwellers or...
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Growing Zucchini – Tips for How to Grow Summer Squash
Growing zucchini (AKA summer squash) involves selecting the right variety, spacing plants correctly and being effective with pest control. Otherwise, most gardeners will tell you that zucchini almost...
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How to Dry Bay Leaves – Tips for Preserving Bay Laurel Leaves
Welcome to our guide for how to dry bay leaves from your own backyard bay laurel plant. It is so much easier than you might think! Dried bay leaves are sold at most supermarkets, but if you have your...
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Cooking with Bay Leaves – Using Bay Leaves in Recipes
Let’s have a look at cooking with bay leaves. These little green leaves pack quite a punch when it comes to adding flavor and aroma to your recipes. Bay leaves are commonly used in soups and stews,...
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Peace Lily Care Indoors – How to Grow Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Spathiphyllum (AKA peace lilies) with their elegant white blooms and lush foliage, are beautiful additions to any indoor space. Peace lily care indoors is relatively straightforward, making them a...
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Tomato Blossom Drop – Why Does My Tomato Plant Drop Flowers?
Tomato blossom drop is a problem that many vegetable gardeners experience, particularly those in hot climates. If fact, a common question that I get from my readers in the warmer states is “Why is my...
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Tomato Sunscald – How to Prevent Sunscald on Tomatoes
As the heat of summer approaches, many vegetable gardeners face a familiar problem – tomato sunscald. This phenomenon, caused by too much sunlight and made worse by improper pruning practices, can pose...
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DIY Seed Starting Mix Plus a Soilless Potting Mix Recipe
This DIY seed starting mix is a cost-effective way to provide your spring garden seeds with the ideal environment for germination and early growth, and ensure they develop into healthy, thriving...
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When to Prune Hydrangeas (by Type) For the Best Flowers
Hydrangeas are the rockstars of summer gardens, but with uncontrolled growth, these perennials can become unruly. Knowing when to prune hydrangeas is important if you wish to maximize your blooms each...
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Solar Outdoor Lighting – Creative Outdoor Lighting Ideas
Do you want to make your backyard both eco-friendly and enchanting? These solar outdoor lighting ideas can turn a plain space into a wonderland at night and don’t need electricity to work. Solar...
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What are Portobello Mushrooms? Facts, Benefits, and Recipe Uses
What are portobello mushrooms? This question may pop up for people new to gourmet cooking, or those seeking healthy diet options. Portobello mushrooms belong to a family of mushrooms known as Agaricus...
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Growing Green Beans – Bush Beans vs Pole Beans
If you are looking for an easy to grow vegetable that ranks right up there in popularity with tomatoes, try growing green beans. Growing string beans is so easy that even gardeners with a brown thumb...
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Growing Green beans – Planting and Care Guide for Snap Beans
If you are looking for an easy-to-grow vegetable that ranks right up there in popularity (only second to tomatoes), try growing green beans. Green beans are also called French beans, string beans, and...
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Growing Butternut Pumpkins – Care Tips, Harvesting, & Storage
Growing butternut pumpkins in a home vegetable garden is easy to do. This versatile vegetable is delicious and packed with nutrients. Butternut pumpkin is a type of winter squash, which means that the...
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Direct Composting Guide: Instructions and Soil Benefits
Direct composting, also known as trench composting, on-the-spot composting, or in-situ composting, is an effective way to recycle organic waste by using it directly in your garden. Traditional...
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Sedum Rubrotinctum – Growing Jelly Bean Plant
Sedum rubrotinctum is a showy and colorful succulent plant that looks great in rock gardens. Also called “jelly bean plant”, and “pork and beans plant”, this succulent is easy to care for and makes a...
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How to Grow Irises – Guide to Planting, Care and Pruning Iris
Learn how to grow irises with our handy guide. This popular flowering plant is an early spring bloomer, which is easy to care for. Irises have showy flowers and are popular in cottage gardens. They...
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When do Irises Bloom – Blooming Season – Reblooming Information
If you love beautiful perennials, you’ll probably have some irises growing in your garden. This may prompt you to wonder “When do irises bloom?“. The answer to this question varies. Iris blooming...
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Guide to Transplanting Iris – Learn When to Divide Irises
If you grow irises, you’ll get to the point when dividing them becomes necessary. There are four telltale signs that will let you know when it’s time for transplanting iris. If you notice fewer...
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What is Indian Corn? Facts About Native Indigenous Corn
Ornamental Indian corn is found in many homes as a rustic Thanksgiving decoration. But what is Indian corn? Another name for Indian corn is flint corn because the kernels are so hard. It is also called...
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Halloween Plants – 21 Scary Plants to Set A Spooky Mood
It’s time for Halloween, which means that we get to enjoy all of the Halloween plants this season has to offer. The list includes black plants, creepy flowers, and even smelly and carnivorous plants!...
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