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All About Peperomia
Peperomias are some of the world's most popular houseplants. Their compact nature and colorful foliage make them idea for many areas. Here a quick guide to their care.
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All About Spider Plants
Spider plants are one of the most popular houseplants in the world. Here's a quick guide to this beloved and interesting houseplant!
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Florida Plant Care -- Winterizing
In warm climates such as South Florida, there's no better time to get your plants ready and healthy for winter than in the summer and early fall.
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I Want to Live! -- What that Sick Plant is Really Saying
Plants don't droop and dwindle out of spite. They are trying to send you some very specific languages about their needs. Here is a little key to some basic plant-talk.
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Warneckii as an Easy-Care Interior Plant
Warneckii is a popular plant for offices and homes because of its tolerance of a variety of light conditions and easy care.
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All About the Waffle Plant
Waffle Plants are colorful, happy in most home environments and only a little bit fussy. Learn how to care for this beautiful plant!
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All About Pileas
Pileas come in several popular varieties and are easy to grow. Here is a guide to these interesting houseplants!
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Comfrey Pulled by the FDA
In a major policy shift, the FDA has ordered the recall of the herb Comfrey. This herb commonly used for a variety of conditions has been found to cause liver damage, is a carcinogen and can be deadly.
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Container Gardening Planters
Container gardening is a great way to extend the growing season and add beauty to the landscape. Using containers also controls the spread of aggressive plants.
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Hardy Water Lilies for your Pond
Easy to care for and lovely to look at. Once you read this, you will wonder why you didn't plant water lilies sooner.
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Houseplant Lighting Guide
All plants need light to survive, but different plants need different levels of light. Here's a quick guide to determining the light levels in your home.
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Indoor Plant Problems
Indoor plant problems are common so midwinter is a good time to check their health. Dust, bugs and fungi can sneak in and are best taken care of promptly.
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Plants that Poison Dogs
Gardens and dogs often don't thrive together. If planting a garden as a dog owner, learn to avoid these toxic plants and flowers.
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Repotting Your Houseplants
Houseplants need room to grow, just like we do. Here is a guide to help you decide if a plant needs to be repotted and how to do it.
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Saving Plant Seeds
Helpful advice for the begining seed saver on which plants to start with and how best to harvest, prepare and save the seeds.
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Watering When You're Away
Having to go away for days or weeks can be worrisome for houseplant lovers, but this guide will provide some simple tips on how to keep your plants heathy and happy!
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EASY CARE GARDENS WITH HERBS
To keep gardening chores to a minimum, easy care gardens are needed. Start with herbs and other low-maintenance plants.
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Growing a Sansevieria as a Potted Indoor Plant
Mother-in-law's tongue, also known as Sansevieria or Snake Plant makes an ideal indoor plant. It produces elegant variegated foliage, yet is an easy to care for plant.
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Low Maintenance Garden Plants
Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!
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Revenge of the Purple Cabbage Hater
Ornamental kale is ... ugly as sin. Hideous. An aberration. And it should be stopped. But if you have to have this awesome plant, here's how to take good care of it. And a thought or two about revenge.
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The Plant Hospital
While children tend to houseplant patients in a plant hospital, they practice some basics of curative caregiving for all living things.
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Two Books for Houseplant Lovers
Two books I would recommend to anyone who loves to grow houseplants.
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Winter Garden Tasks and Plant Care
Autumn and Winter months signal a dormant time in the garden but gardeners don't have to hibernate as well. These are fall and winter tasks to care for garden plants.
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Organic Straw Bale Gardening
Straw bales can allow organic gardeners to harvest large yields of vegetables in poor soil conditions. This no dig gardening method is easy and inexpensive.
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Origins of Common Houseplants
Houseplants come from tropical forests and arid regions around the world. Knowing the origin of a specific plant can help in providing it with proper care.
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Your Child's New Garden, Plan now for Planting Later
Gardening holds many benefits for children and families. Start early in the winter to be prepared for gardening during the following season. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
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Winter Gems
Winter blooms to brighten cold days.
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1998 All American Flower Selections
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Alternative Therapy Methods-Part 1
Alternative Methods to Traditional therapy
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Colorful Containers
There is never a bad time to fill a container with colorful plants to give the garden a fresh look. Today's article is full of ideas and tips for Colorful Containers.
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Gifts for Gardeners
Whether it's for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any special occasion, a gardening related gift can make a nice present for anyone who enjoys spending time gardening.
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Houseplants and the Winter Blues
Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They can help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too
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How To Beat The Winter Doldrums With Houseplants
Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too.
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How to Plant Desert Trees: Pt I
There are no tricks or secrets to planting desert-adaptec trees and shrubs, but there are special situations you'll want to deal with.
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Kalanchoe Plant Care
Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.
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Marigolds Great for an Inexpensive Garden
Marigold flowers are an annual flower that you only need to purchase once for years of beautiful flower gardens.
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May-Blooming Poppies Rich in Color and Symbolism
When the distinctive, blood-red flowers of Oriental poppies start opening in late May, they receive special attention from both gardeners and American veterans.
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Palms
Palm trees -- often chosens for landscaping in warm areas.
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A Country Garden in the City
A country garden of one's own will ease the stress of living in the concrete jungle. There are lots of ways to bring that relaxed style into a small city space.
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Book Review: Outdoor Kids by Jamie Durie
Outdoor Kids includes more than 40 gardening activities for kids and is a great guide for parents who want to share a love of gardening and nature with their children.
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Care of Christmas Cactus
The holiday cacti are colorful, easy to care for plants. Learn how to grow these plants, how to get them to re-flower as well as how to propagate them.
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Child Proofing For Common Household Poisons
Millions of children fall victim to accidental poisonings in the United States alone. The key to preventing these exposures is knowing what products are poisonous.
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Growing a Griselinia Shrub
Griselinia is a versatile shrub that grows in many different climates. It thrives in coastal regions, is a vigorous grower and can be used in small and large gardens.
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Growing Herbs Indoors
An indoor herb garden gives you fresh flavor all year long.
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Growing Live Aquarium Plants
Aquarium plants add beauty to a tropical fish tank and provide excellent hiding and rearing places for fish. Fish tank plants are essential aquarium accessories.
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Holiday Houseplant Care
Holiday plants such as poinsettia and cactus are popular as decorations and gifts during the holiday season, but do you know how to care for them afterwards?
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How to Create a Raised Garden
Gardening is growing in popularity as interest in organic produce and the need to cut grocery costs rises. Raised gardens promote plant growth and are easy to maintain.
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How to Design Gardens Where Dogs Live
Many gardeners want to enjoy time in the garden with a dog. Here is a guide to design flowerbeds that protects plants and man's best friend.
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How to Grow and Care for White Caladium Bulbs
Caladiums characterized as white have leaves that are predominately white but often have green accents, green borders in varying widths or a splash of a brighter color.
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My Garden at this Time of the Year
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