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ArticleHow to Handle Common Houseplant Pests
Outdoors, pest populations are kept in check by rain and diseases and by birds, beneficial insects, and other predators; indoors, however, plant pests can proliferate very quickly with nothing to…
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Design10 Great Natives for a Sunny Border
The South Garden at Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessen, Delaware, has been nicknamed the “pizza oven” by those who tend it. It sits in full sun, and its antique brick…
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DesignTextured Plants That Steal the Show
While color and form were important factors in choosing the plants, a mix of bold and fine textures makes the backbone of the design. Here are some of the most…
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How-ToBe on the Lookout for Root-Knot Nematodes
If you’re the type of person who likes to learn about plant pests in your free time, odds are you have already heard or read about a group of organisms…
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How-ToHow to Identify and Treat Sudden Oak Death
While folks on the West Coast probably hear quite a bit about sudden oak death, it is an important plant disease that everyone should have on their radar. Sudden oak…
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How-ToHow to Water a Pot
There are several basic things that every gardener should know: how to pinch a plant, how to water a pot, how to keep dirt out of your fingernails, etc. In…
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DesignOut-of-the-Ordinary Containers for Shade
Do you feel like once you’ve seen one shady container design, you’ve really seen them all? I often feel that way, and I have no excuse for monotony since I…
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DesignEpisode 86: Favorite Container Plants
Spring has long ago sprung, and now that all the pruning, dividing, and mulching is done, we’re ready to plant up our containers. Like many of you, we are tempted…
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DesignContainers With Serious Contrast Always Stand Out
How often do you return home from an expensive assault on the local nursery to find that, ultimately, your container design is disappointing for reasons you cannot quite explain? Creating…
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DesignTips for Creating One-of-a-Kind Container Designs
Container gardening isn’t just for those with patio homes or balconies. Containers make the perfect addition to any garden, courtyard, or pool area. Gone are the days with terra-cotta pots…
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