Apr 29, 2021
You buy a plant from the garden center, bring it home, love it, and decide to divide it or take some cuttings so you can have even more. But in some cases you're actually breaking the law.
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Apr 25, 2021
It's widely touted as a safe, organic alternative to synthetic pesticides, and it will kill a long list of pests. But neem oil isn't for everyone.
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Apr 21, 2021
They can drain the energy out of your plants and inject them with viruses. What can we do to stop aphids? What about ladybugs? Diatomaceous earth? Sticky traps?
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Apr 17, 2021
They're tiny insects that can sap plants of their energy, give them viruses, and coat them with black mold. They're also born pregnant and can quickly multiply on your plants.
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Apr 10, 2021
It's not just some pretty decoration for your garden! Mulch delivers benefits to your plants, your soil ... and will even save you some work.
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