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Don't Discard Sick Plants Too Hastily - rose recovered from stem rot

Don't Discard Sick Plants Too HastilyWhen you read about plants and the pests and diseases that can affect them, you will find some extremes in the figures. Some plants are affected by only one or two pests and/or only one or two diseases. With other plants, that number may double or triple or even quadruple.

Rose Witches Broom - Dark Desire Witches Broom

Rose Witches BroomOne disease which affects roses is called Rose rosette. The common name for this disease is 'Witches Broom'. It is caused by a virus which is spread by a very small, eriophyid mite. According to Clemson.edu, 'Plants infected with the Rose rosette virus cannot be cured. These infected plants should be removed.

Wisteria Serves Double Duty - Vigna blooms in wisteria

Wisteria Serves Double DutyI've done 5 posts on a certain vine and still don't know what to call it. I think it could correctly be called Cochliasanthus caracalla. Having a young wisteria standard (tree form) in my back yard, I decided to keep the Vigna in a 5 gallon bucket and let it grow up and around the wisteria rather than on my clothesline.

Save Money On Pansies - pansy seedlings in hanging baskets

Save Money On PansiesI have saved lots of pansy seed from store bought plants over the years. Force of habit, I guess. I never planted them, though. What a shame. That wasteful practice has come to an end, as of now.

Making Pumpkin Planters

Pumpkin Planter IdeasCreate a unique seasonal planter using a fresh pumpkin. This page features pumpkin planter ideas.

Watering using a house and sprayer on a sunny day.

The Surprising Facts Behind 10 Gardening MythsSome gardening tips get passed on from person to person and even through generations although they are really myths. Learn about the surprising facts behind 10 gardening myths.

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Building a Potato Cage

Building a Potato CageGrowing Potatoes in a cage above ground, makes them easy to harvest. Check out this video on how to make a potato cage.

Upcycled Soda Bottle as Hanging Planter

Upcycled Soda Bottle as Hanging PlanterThis eco-friendly soda bottle hanging planter is simple to make and is a cute way to hang plants from your front porch. Check out this video for the step by step instructions.

Fixing Engine Stall on Gas Powered Trimmer

Fixing Engine Stall on Gas Powered TrimmerIf your gas powered trimmer is having trouble running when you turn the choke off after starting it, this tip may help you. Check out how we fixed this problem.

Self Watering Basil Planter

Self Watering Basil PlanterSelf watering containers are a great way to grow plants with out worrying about under or over watering. Learn how to make this self watering planter with this short video.

Stackable Potato Tower

Stackable Potato TowerGrown your own potatoes at home with this stackable tower. Learn how to make it in this short video.

Recycled Self Watering Container for Indoor Plants

Recycled Self Watering Container for Indoor...This is a great way to make a self watering container using recycled materials. Learn how to make one in this short video.

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What is this Plant? Dracaena marginata

What is this Plant? Dracaena marginataCommonly known as the Madagascar dragon tree, this is a popular house plant. It is supported by long, slender trunks with narrow green leaves edged in a purplish-red, that distinguishes this Dracaena from its many cousins. This is a guide about what is this plant? Dracaena marginata.

Harvested Pumpkins

How to Harvest PumpkinsIf you have grown some pumpkins it will be great to harvest them in the the fall. Here is how to harvest pumpkins.

Using A Baker's Rack In Your Garden - rack with pots of flowes

Using a Baker's Rack in Your GardenThese shelving units can often be found at thrift stores and yard sales. There are many uses for them, including in the garden. With proper protective treatment they can survive the elements for many seasons. This is a guide about using a baker's rack in your garden.

Magically Growing Foods from Waste

Growing Food from WasteThe tops and root ends of many fresh vegetables can be sprouted in your kitchen, giving you fresh greens and leaves to use in cooking. This is a guide about growing food from waste.

A potted vegetable next to the root end of a celery bunch.

Regrow Vegetables on Your WindowsillMake your vegetables go further by re-growing them. The trimmings of certain vegetables will grow again if you put them in a pot of compost, place them on your windowsill and keep them watered. The photo shows celery leaves grown from the base of a bunch of celery.

Comparing Bush Beans and Pole Beans

Comparing Bush Beans and Pole BeansBush and pole beans refer to their growth habit, not specific varieties. Many bean cultivars are available in both bush and pole forms.This is a guide about comparing bush beans and pole beans.

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Selling Trees for LumberI have cedar trees on my property in Tennessee. Who would I contact about selling them for timber?

Identifying A Houseplant - plant with variegated leaves and tiny flowers

Identifying A HouseplantI am taking care of a this plant for a friend. Neither of us know what type of plant it is. It has a reddish "fuzz" on the leaves and has recently started growing small purple flowers (not often, however).

Getting Rid of Water HyacinthHow do I get rid of water hyacinth?

Uses for Hedge ApplesWhat is a hedge apple good for?

Repotting OrchidsCan I repot my orchids directly into a decorative pot or do I need to get the plastic pot?

Day Lily Not Blooming - day lily foliage in a pot

Day Lily Not BloomingI've had a day lily plant for about 4 yrs now and it was blooming perfectly until my mom picked the flower off the stalk because she thought it was dead. That was about a year and a half ago, but no flowers since. What is going on?

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A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Photo of a hedge apple.

What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

Norfolk pine when healthy.

Caring for a Norfolk Pine

Controlling Algae in a Pond

Controlling Algae in a Pond

A free range chicken on a farm.

Keeping Chickens Out of Your Garden

Grass Growing in Pavement Cracks

Solutions for Grass Growing in Pavement...

Perennials

Cutting Back Perennials in the Fall

Photo of foodready to compost.

Mother Nature's Best Fertilizers and Bug...

Avocados on a Tree

Caring for an Avocado Tree

A cat in a house plant.

Keeping Cats Out of House Plants

Elephant Ears Leaf

Saving Elephant Ears Bulbs

potted houseplant

Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter

murky pond water

Keeping Pond Water Clear

Weeds Between Bricks

Preventing and Killing Weeds Between Bricks

Lawn Care Tips and Tricks

Lawn Care Tips and Tricks

Weeds Between Pavers

Removing Weeds Between Pavers

Wood Burning in Fireplace

Uses for Fireplace Ashes

Flowers Planted in Bicycle Basket

Creative Garden Planters

Wick Watering to Container Plant

Wick Watering for Container Plants

Rock Background with Weeds

Getting Rid of Weeds in Rocks

Sap Dripping From a Tree

Sap Dripping From a Tree

Photo of a large weeping willow tree.

Starting a Weeping Willow Tree from a Cutting

Alberta Spruce Tree

Alberta Spruce Tree Turning Brown

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

Orange Chrysanthemums

Growing Chrysanthemums...

A bird eating suet out of a feeder.

Making Homemade Suet

Photo of a potted plant.

Filler Ideas for Potted Plants

Ants herding aphids on a tree branch.

Keeping Ants Off Trees and Shrubs

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

Flower Beds

Killing Weeds in Flower Beds

Picture of garden mulch.

Getting Rid of Mold on Mulch

Pink Christmas Cactus

Getting a Christmas Cactus to Bloom

A cutting of a plant growing in a clay pot.

Starting Plants from Cuttings

Lucky Bamboo in glass vase

Growing Plants in Water

Insect Problems on Houseplants

Solutions for Insect Pests on Houseplants

Burning Bush

Burning Bush Does Not Turn Red

Geranium Not Flowering

Squirrel eating a flower.

Protecting Bulbs from Wildlife

Christmas Cactus

Starting a Christmas Cactus from Cuttings

Rooting Hormone

Make Your Own Rooting Hormone

Red tabby laying on lawn that has a lot of moss

Getting Rid of Moss in Your Lawn

Hibiscus Flower

Getting Hibiscus Flowers to Bloom

growing a cherry tree from a pit.

Starting a Cherry Tree from a Pit

A large willow tree.

Solutions for a Willow Tree Planted Too Close to a...

Growing Morning Glory from Cuttings

Growing Morning Glory from Cuttings

Hummingbird perched on a feeder.

Keeping Ants Out of the Hummingbird Feeder

Starting a Hibiscus from a Cutting

Starting a Hibiscus from a Cutting

Crepe Myrtle Not Blooming

Crepe Myrtle Not Blooming

Using Green Tomatoes

Using Green Tomatoes

Bamboo

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

English Ivy on Brick Wall

Getting Rid of English Ivy

Transplanting a Butterfly Bush

Transplanting a Butterfly Bush

Closeup of Lavender Rose

Starting Roses from Cuttings

Nice landscaping around a black mailbox.

Landscaping Around Your Mailbox

Cheap or Free Plastic Barrels

multicolored flowerbed on a lawn

Preventing Weeds in Flower Beds

Photo of blackberries on the vine.

Getting Rid of Blackberry Bushes

Protecting Pots and Planters Over Winter

Protecting Pots and Planters Over Winter

Photo of a cumber on the vine.

Growing Cucumbers

Zucchini Plant Not Growing Fruit

Zucchini Plant Not Growing Fruit

Repotting Orchid

Repotting Orchids

White dog sitting in the backyard.

Growing Vegetables Where Pets Have Pooped or Peed

Pine Needles

Using Pine Needles in Your Garden

greenish brown taller planter, tapered at base

Hypertufa Craft Projects

Bittersweet

Growing Bittersweet

Hydrangeas Cuttings

Growing Hydrangeas From Cuttings

Hand spraying weed killer onto a largenweed that is in a perfect grass lawn

Weed Killer that Won't Kill Grass

Ant on a leaf.

Getting Rid of Ants in Outdoor Potted Plants

Elephant Ear Plant

Wintering an Elephant Ear Plant

Raking Mulch

Best Mulch for Repelling Bugs

Hens and Chicks

Growing Hens and Chicks

Cleaning Ficus leaves

Cleaning Houseplants

Two orange fertilizer sprayers.

Homemade Liquid Fertilizer Recipes

Up close photo of a Mimosa tree.

Growing Mimosa Trees

Sweetgum Tree

Preventing a Sweetgum Tree From Making Balls

A woman watering a houseplant.

Identifying a Houseplant

Lilacs growing near a white fence with a weathered outbuilding in the background.

Transplanting Lilac Bushes

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