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Yuccas are an ornamental plant that thrives in the hot summer sun. Because they retain water in their leaves, they require little watering. Water your yucca plant no more than once a week. Even once every two weeks may be sufficient. They also prefer well drained soil and require little special care. The yucca…
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Pink African Violets in a pot
African Violets, like other houseplants, need a little tender loving care by giving them an occasional dose of fertilizer. You can buy African Violet liquid plant food, or you can also make your own easy DIY homemade African Violet fertilizer from common household items. This fertilizer is now one of my favorite homemade plant foods.…
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Bright pink hollyhocks growing in a field
Can I Transplant Hollyhocks? Many people wonder if they can transplant hollyhocks. Hollyhocks are beautiful, old-fashioned summer annual (or perennial, depending on the variety) flowers that are easy to grow under the right conditions. They are also a favorite flower of hummingbirds and butterflies. If you want to get a head start on…
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5 diy bug sprays for the garden
If you are looking to save money in the garden, then one easy way to cut costs is to make your own bug and insect sprays. Not only it is it less expensive, but it is healthier too. Most store bought bug sprays are full of toxic chemicals that it is best to avoid. …
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Hostas come in many varieties. These easy hosta care tips will help ensure the hostas in your garden remain virtually maintenance free.
There are so many varieties of Hosta that they can fill just about any need you have in your garden. Hostas range in size from 6 inches to 3 feet tall with foliage that ranges from green to gold to blue-green. This planting guide for hostas will help you get started. There is also…
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