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The Virginia Creeper is a deciduous plant that often turns into a nuisance for many gardeners. The plant itself has compound leaves, each with five toothlets. Through the use of disk-tipped tendrils, the plant is able to climb on different surfaces. While it definitely looks ornamental in some situations, you should know that the plant …
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Rocks are commonly used for landscaping purposes. Generally speaking, rocks are a good way of preventing weeds and grass from growing, but this tends to be in larger areas. Even then, you may still experience trouble with grass and weeds growing through areas of the rocks. While that amount is usually minimal in nature, that …
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Petunias are beautiful, vibrant flowers. When you have a dependable petunia, it can last from spring all the way through the fall and will provide you with a lush color in your garden beds and along any borders of your property. Petunias are grown typically as annuals, but they can grow as short-lived perennials. This …
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Have you found yourself puzzled over the question: why are my cucumbers turning yellow? It’s not unusual for a few cucumbers to be lost each harvest, but if you’re consistently growing bitter tasting cucumbers, there’s a few things to know to prevent the discoloration that causes the bitter taste from yellow cucumbers. Yellow cucumbers are …
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If you have an azalea plant that has seen better days, you need to take immediate action. The following tips can help you decide what to do. Two Immediate Remedies If the plant appears withered, drench the plant’s soil with salt-free water. This will clear out any built-up salts and fertilizer that have accumulated beneath …
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Strawberries are juicy, delicious, and extremely healthy. Even many people who don’t eat much fruit tend to eat strawberries, and if you decide to grow strawberries yourself, you’ll have to plan ahead for the endeavor to be successful. Some problems can occur when you grow your own strawberries, and one of those problems is a …
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Known by its botanical name of Campus radicans, the flowering trumpet vine spans over a wide area of the U.S. Some gardeners consider the vine invasive and seek methods to get rid of it. Other gardeners prefer to contain the vine so they can highlight its lovely yet unruly beauty. The following information can help …
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