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Dec 22, 2021
It's been more than 30 years since research at NASA showed that it's possible for plants to remove pollutants from the air. But is the air in our home fresher because we have houseplants?
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Dec 18, 2021
We wouldn't have air as we know it without plants, but do our houseplants act as an air filter? And was that really proven by NASA?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: The Problem With Buying Beneficial Nematodes For Grub Control
Dec 10, 2021
It's the season for poinsettias -- and for warnings on social media about how you're putting your pets at risk by having poinsettias in the house.
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Grow an Avocado from Seed (Easy Method)
Dec 3, 2021
They're sold as an alternative to pesticides to kill a wide range of insects. But will they make a difference to your garden or lawn? And are they safe to use?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Your Garden Needs Mulch & How To Do It Right
Dec 3, 2021
You can buy nematodes to apply to your lawn or garden to control a wide range of insects. How do beneficial nematodes control pests?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Clever Ways to Fill Tall Raised Beds & Save On Soil