Store bought pesticides are no doubt the easiest way to go about dealing with pests in the garden. When you get home, you bombard the plants with chemicals until all the critters are gone. But, as simple as that sounds, it’s not the best way to prevent pests in plants. Nor how to get rid …
If you’re looking for non-toxic pesticides that you can use indoors for your houseplants during the winter or in your garden, consider neem oil. It is simple to use without the harsh and dangerous chemicals many commercial pesticides contain. In this article I will show you how to use neem oil on plants as an …
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Want to keep your favorite plants forever? Here’s how to divide perennials. As beautiful as perennials are, they age. And, after a few seasons, some can die, get damaged or start to clump. Dividing your perennials is a great way to help keep them healthy. It also improves their ability to bloom, not to mention …
Looking for spider mites home remedies to get rid of those bothersome pests once and for all? This guide covers everything you need to know about spider mites and how to create your own DIY spider mite sprays from natural ingredients. This way you don’t need to rely on chemical pesticides that can be toxic. …
Aphids are among the most destructive pests because they seem to appear almost anywhere. They’re not particularly picky about the plants they attack. And, they’ll go after those outdoors in the garden as well as indoor houseplants. Because they can balloon in number so quickly, they can wreak havoc in a short period of time. …
Deer are lovely, majestic creatures that move elegantly. However, they’re also quite annoying to gardeners as they like to cause destruction in your garden. If you’re having these problems, use this guide to create a deer resistant garden and learn how to keep deer out of your yard. These animals enjoy lovely flowers including pansies …
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Winter houseplant care is tricky because they are used to warm weather. Most houseplants are tropical in nature. That is they are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. As such, when winter arrives, they’re out of their element. This is why majority of them are not able to survive outside once …
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Overwatering is a common beginner mistake. Unfortunately, if unchecked, it can quickly lead to your plant’s demise. So, in this article, I’ll go through how to save an overwatered plant. Too much water happens a lot because we’ve learned somewhere along the way that sunshine, water and fertilizer help plant grow. Unfortunately, what most people …
What are the best gardening shoes, boots and clogs for gardening? This is probably a question you’ve never heard or will likely never hear when people talk about gardening. But, it is something you need to consider. That’s because your feet are exposed to all sorts of things in the yard including rodents, snakes and …
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Artificial grass is synthetic grass that looks like real grass. And, because its has come a long way, today’s artificial grass looks very realistic. This has made it more popular with homeowners such that more and more people are installing it in your lawns and backyards. They’re very low maintenance, requiring no mowing, trimming, weeding, …
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