How To Care For A Polka Dot Plant
The polka dot plant is a relatively low-maintenance plant that can grow indoors or outdoors. It does best in indirect light with slightly moist soil and regular feeding.
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My Verbena Is Dying
Verbena plants are a great way to attract butterflies to any front or backyard. Verbenas do well in dry areas and not hot and humid areas. They are vulnerable when they're exposed to a lot of humidity and moisture and are susceptible to spider mites. Get a verbena that is adaptable to your region.
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Why Are My Hydrangea Leaves Turning Yellow?
Learn about why your hydrangea's leaves are turning yellow. Some discolored leaves are naturally yellow, but others may suffer from disease or nutrient deficiencies.
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What Causes Yellow Leaves On An Agapanthus?
Agapanthus is typically a problem-free plant when its basic requirements are met. If the foliage turns yellow, it might have issues such as pests or sunburn.
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The Time For Clover Seed Germination
The white clover plant germinates quickly, providing a low-growing ground cover that also serves as a forage. Once established, clover continues growing through runners, so the short-lived perennial keeps growing and providing ground cover. Planting under ideal conditions helps with that growth.
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How To Not Kill The Miniature Potted Christmas Tree You Were Gifted
Miniature Christmas trees look like toys but they are actually small plants that need nurturing. After a period of adjustment, repotting can be beneficial. Been gifted a mini Christmas tree? Here's what you need to know about caring for it.
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What Is The Easiest Way To Cover A Sectional?
Redecorating is fun, until you get to your furniture. That sinking feeling when you look at that ratty sectional makes all your previous efforts -- replacing accessories and adding color to the walls -- feel all for naught. Sofas are expensive, either to replace or reupholster.
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How To Get Bubbles Out Of A Jellyfish Mood Lamp
The Jellyfish Mood Lamp, manufactured in Japan, is a novelty desk lamp or night light that holds water and several plastic jellyfish. The LED lights in the tank’s top rotate through several colors and allow the user to stop the rotation at any color that suits his mood.
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My Grass Is Turning Yellow In The Winter
Several events in winter can cause a lawn to turn yellow. The most obvious reason that a lawn turns yellow in the winter is dormancy. Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda grass, naturally turn yellow and brown as they go to sleep for the winter.
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How To Care For Philodendron Prince Of Orange
Houseplants make our homes healthier. Through the process of photosynthesis, some houseplants remove pollutants from indoor air. One of these plants is the philodendron, and the Prince of Orange hybrid is no exception.
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How To Determine The Year Of A Mobile Home
A mobile home is one that is built in a factory, on a chassis and is transportable. The manufacture and sale of mobile homes are highly regulated by the U.S. government.
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How To Propagate Pittosporum By Cuttings
Pittosporum, a genus of flowering shrubs and trees, is a decorative landscape plant that gardeners use as hedges, screens and accent plantings. The shrub produces fragrant white flowers in the spring and dark green foliage year-round.
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How To Get Gerbera Daisy Seeds From The Flower
Gerbera daisy seed is expensive and germinating it is challenging, according to J.R. Kessler Jr., assistant professor of horticulture with Auburn University. When you want to plant more gerberas and save money doing so, harvest the seed yourself from an existing plant.
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How To Grow A Bald Cypress Tree From Seed
When you look at your bald cypress (Taxodium distichum ) seed, it may be difficult to envision its potential -- a 120-foot tree that will most likely live 600 years and, perhaps, as many as 1,200 years.
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