8 Proven Methods to Make Arborvitae Grow Faster
Is your Arborvitae tree not growing at the rate you expected? Click this guide to learn how to make your Arborvitae grow faster using eight proven methods.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Growing Picture-Perfect Pansies
Pansies are a very popular annual flower that does well in the cool weather. They share the genus Viola and many are hybrids that have a lot of similarities. They have pretty flowers that overlap and have the shape of a heart. They come in bright colors as well as bi-colors with markings that resemble…
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How to Sterilize Soil with Boiling Water (Plus 5 Alternative Methods to Try)
If you’re into gardening, chances are that you’re constantly planting new plants and seeds in the soil. The problem is, your soil may not always be ideal for planting. It can contain all kinds of bugs and pathogens that may negatively affect the growth of your plant. We know soils are meant to be dirty,…
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5 Amazing Plants That Repel Snakes
While snakes can make for a unique pet, they can certainly be pests outside of that environment. They can have a painful bite, they can disturb your pets, and they can generally be troublesome if they get onto your property. Because of this, there is a good chance that you will want to make sure…
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4 Reasons Your Strawberry Leaves Are Turning Brown (And How to Fix It)
There’s nothing like going into your backyard and looking over your thriving vibrant red strawberries attached to their lush green leaves. Unfortunately, during one of those visits, you might find that your strawberry leaves are turning brown. This could happen due to various reasons, including a certain fungal disease infecting your garden or an issue…
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A Simple Guide to Troubleshooting Your Drooping Lavender
Many, many people enjoy caring for plants and flowers, such as lavender. However, there might come a time when your lavender begins to wilt or droop and you might not know why. One of the hardest parts of caring for plants is figuring out why a plant is responding badly to the care that it…
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Effective Ways to Get Rid of Termites in Trees (And Keep Them Away)
Termites; just the name is enough to give you shivers. Nobody wants these unsightly crawlers anywhere near their trees or homes. Trying to clean up and repair the damage they cause is a nightmare, too. You end up spending much time, effort, and money on them. Today I’m going to show you how to get…
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10 Fragrant Plants That Repel Cats
Our furry little friends are cute, cuddly, and—destructive? Cats are curious little fellows. They are guaranteed to poke their tiny pink noses everywhere, especially, where they should not. If you have a garden, you know how little kitty would munch, punch, and tear apart your plants. You don’t need to despair just yet, and keeping…
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How to Save a Dying Maple Tree (And How to Identify Maple Decline)
Considering that maples can thrive for hundreds of years, it would be quite a shame to see their lifespan cut short. Deep yet infrequent watering, smart pruning practices, soil testing, and protection from salty water and physical injury can all help you save your drying maple tree. Today, I’ll go over the fatal issues, the…
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How to Cut an Aloe Vera Plant Without Killing It
Aloe Vera plants are fast-growing succulents that can grow to a height of 3-feet. To keep them potted indoors or in good shape to be used as a potted Aloe on a patio, they do need pruning, but never regular. The more frequently you cut an Aloe plant, the higher the risk of killing it….
