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Diseases and Pests
Do you notice a kind of white fungus affecting the plants in your garden? Then it could be the fungal disease known as powdery mildew. This is a common disease in a lot of gardens as it infects various plant species while lowering the amount and overall quality of the fruits and flowers they bloom […]
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The string of nickels, which belongs to the succulent family, is recognized for its natural and impressive beauty. It resembles a nickel coin in terms of its shape. This easy-to-care-for succulent, which you will learn more about upon reading this article, features small round leaves that often trail wonderfully from hanging baskets. Quick Facts About […]
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Fruits
Brightly colored and satisfyingly crunchy, sweet bell peppers are a key ingredient in a great variety of delicious dishes – fluffy omelets, crisp salads, paellas, quesadillas, spicy harissa sauce, the list goes on! Bell pepper plants will thrive in a sheltered, sunny spot in a veggie patch, or undercover in a greenhouse. They can even […]
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Houseplants
The unique bird of paradise strelitzia is a low-maintenance plant that can beautify your home. A native plant from South Africa, it is one of the most popular tropical plants to date. This tropical plant boasts of its large and beautiful foliage and bright orange flowers resembling a bird. Let’s delve deeper into the amazing […]
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Home Decor
Ficus Tineke is a variegated Rubber Tree initially from Asia, specifically the South and Southeast regions. It can be described as a close relative of Ficus Elastica. These two plants are often mistaken, although they have visible and pretty noticeable differences. The main difference that separates these two is leaf color. Ficus Elastica has dark […]
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Gardening
We all know basil as the aromatic herb commonly accompanied with tomatoes and greek cheese, topped on a pizza, or made into a fresh basil pesto. While delicious and transforms any meal to the next level, buying herbs weekly can become quite costly and wasteful if you don’t manage to use the whole pack before […]
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Gardening
The summer months bring with it an abundant array of fresh culinary delights that help keep us cool and going out into the garden for more. Cucumbers are high up on that list as truly no summer garden is complete without it. Growing them requires little care, yet has a very fruitful outcome. The […]
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Gardening
Do you have plans of making your own summer vegetable garden? Then you may want to use this article as a guide. Summer is indeed an incredible season to create your vegetable garden, especially if you prefer having your own fresh produce harvested, so you can use them in any food or recipe. Learn about […]
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Houseplants
With the colorful foliage of rex begonia as well as the ease in caring and maintaining it, it is no longer surprising to see it being one of the most popular and interesting indoor plants available right now. It is very easy to maintain and cultivate even with its exotic looks. Let’s familiarize ourselves with […]
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Houseplants
Are you in search of evergreen houseplants that are quick and easy to grow and care for whether you are a beginner or an expert in gardening? Then the Monstera Adansonii species, otherwise called the Swiss cheese vine and monkey mask plant is an incredible choice. What is the Monstera Adansonii plant species exactly and […]
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Houseplants
Widely known for its unique and flat pad-like leaves, hassle-free care and maintenance, and the absence of long and sharp spikes, the bunny ear cactus, otherwise known as cactus opuntia microdasys and polka dot cactus, is a great addition to your plant collection. You will surely love the fact that it can tolerate neglect, especially […]
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Gardening
Whether growing tomatoes is your first venture into growing your own food or you already have a garden full of fruits and veggies, the humble tomato is a classic to grow – one that is known to be an easy and deliciously rewarding task. Before you get started, you’ll want to decide which type of […]
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Gardening
Spinach is a highly nutritious, high-yielding leafy green vegetable that is related to Swiss chard and beets. It grows very quickly and the leaves can be used both raw and cooked in a great variety of recipes. It’s a great addition to any veggie patch, and it can also be grown successfully in containers. If […]
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Gardening
Echeveria Elegans (Mexican Snowball), is an evergreen succulent up to 1 ft. tall. Recognizable by its ornamental pattern formed with spoon-shaped green leaves, this plant is a perfect garden decoration. Although it’s native to semi-deserts across Mexico, it’s grown in many other subtropical areas. Characteristic rosettes created with spoonish leaves can be pretty colorful. The […]
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Home Decor
Learning how to make Kokedama is a unique and exciting way of providing a hint of something Japanese to your office or home environment. What’s great about this form of plant display is that anyone can do it. Learn how to make your own Kokedama, some decoration tips, and some tips in caring for and […]
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Homesteading
Strawberries are one of the quintessential delights of summer – sweet, tart, and fragrant, they make the perfect refreshingly sweet snack on a warm day. Strawberry season means plenty of fresh strawberries available in stores, ready to purchase in bulk for use in recipes for smoothies, cakes, cocktails, ice cream, and snacks. They are best […]
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Houseplants
Formerly recognized as Senecio radicans, Curio radicans (or more popular as string of bananas at present), is one of the nicest trailing succulents you can easily grow as houseplants. You can grow one provided there is sufficient light indoors. These succulents are also great alternatives to the famous string of pearls. Let’s delve deeper into […]
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Flowers
Widely recognized and admired for their abundant blooms during the winter and early spring, as well as their attractive foliage, the Hellebores are indeed wonderful additions to any shade garden. Also known for its common name Helleborus, the Hellebore can surely make gardeners happy during winter. Let’s become more familiar with these easy-to-grow perennials through […]
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