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How To Give Overfertilized Petunias A Second Chance At Blooming

How To Give Overfertilized Petunias A Second Chance At Blooming

If your petunias aren't blooming and there's crust on the soil, they may be overfertilized. Here's how to get them back into healthy shape.
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Fertilizer Doesn't Change The Color Of Your Hydrangea Blooms

Fertilizer Doesn't Change The Color Of Your Hydrangea Blooms

A common hydrangea color trick is more complicated than it seems, with soil chemistry, plant variety, and timing all shaping whether blooms change colors.
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Hand-Pulling Vs Getting Weeds Sprayed: What's The Difference?

Hand-Pulling Vs Getting Weeds Sprayed: What's The Difference?

You can either pull up weeds by hand (or tool) or spray them away. Beyond this, there are other key differences you should know in order to make your decision.
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Goodbye Bamboo Stakes: This Sturdier Alternative Won't Crack, Split, Or Rot

Goodbye Bamboo Stakes: This Sturdier Alternative Won't Crack, Split, Or Rot

Bamboo stakes can crack or rot making them a temporary solution for supporting plants. However, this material is rust-proof, durable, and long lasting.
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Lechuza Offers Self-Watering Planter to Simplify Plant Care for Urban Gardeners

Lechuza Offers Self-Watering Planter to Simplify Plant Care for Urban Gardeners

Lechuza Offers Self-Watering Planter to Simplify Plant Care for Urban Gardeners
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Attract Pollinators: The Vibrant Annual Flower For Your Container Garden

Attract Pollinators: The Vibrant Annual Flower For Your Container Garden

The name of this annual sounds like it's in the Rosaceae family, but it isn't. A semi-succulent, its vibrant blooms can attract pollinators during the summer.
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Use This Landscaping Staple To Keep Fungus Gnats Away From Your Plants

Use This Landscaping Staple To Keep Fungus Gnats Away From Your Plants

No one is happy to see fungus gnats, least of all your plants. Luckily, there's a simple way you can protect your plants and keep these gnats at bay.
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Not Wood Nor Concrete: The Rustic, Durable Material To Use For Your Raised Garden Beds

Not Wood Nor Concrete: The Rustic, Durable Material To Use For Your Raised Garden Beds

This raised bed material can last even longer than concrete but has the rustic, homey vibe of wood, making it an ideal pick for your garden.
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Tomatoes not ripening in the heat? Master gardener shares what to do

Tomatoes not ripening in the heat? Master gardener shares what to do

This week's column explains how to fix common vegetable garden mistakes like failing "Three Sisters" planting and slow tomato ripening.
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The Neglected Household Scrap To Add To DIY Fertilizer For A Thriving Pothos Plant

The Neglected Household Scrap To Add To DIY Fertilizer For A Thriving Pothos Plant

Plant parents claim all kinds of DIY fertilizers are the best for their plants. However, this nutrient-filled waste product may actually be worth considering.
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Transforming Raised Beds into Self-Watering Gardens for Summer Resilience

Transforming Raised Beds into Self-Watering Gardens for Summer Resilience

Transforming Raised Beds into Self-Watering Gardens for Summer Resilience
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Do Full Sun Plants Need Shade During Extreme Heat?

Do Full Sun Plants Need Shade During Extreme Heat?

Heat waves can be brutal for more than just humans - they can also damage certain plants. But what about full sun plants? Here's what you need to know.