Latest articles by Bonnie L. Grant
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Indigo Dyeing Guide – How To Dye With Indigo Plants
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Pinching Plants: Expert Tips For Bigger, Better Growth
It’s a funny expression, but “pinching out” your plants can help them stay healthy, bloom longer, and promote new growth. It’s also a lot of fun.
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Ficus Dropping Leaves? 8 Common Causes & How To Fix Them
Your ficus may be losing leaves because of improper watering, pests, fungus, or just because it's unhappy with where it's been put. Here are the top 8 reasons.
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Overwatered Christmas Cactus Care: Save Your Plant With These Simple Steps
Have you overwatered your Christmas cactus? Learn how to revive soggy plants, prevent root rot, and keep them thriving for the holidays and beyond.
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How And When To Transplant Lilies, According To Experts
Lilies tend to naturalize in the garden and unlike some other bulb plants, they don't go dormant. Learn how to transplant and divide them.
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How To Grow Carrots - Growing Carrots In The Garden
Grow some crunchy carrots in your garden with these easy tips for some crispy-sweet nutrition.
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11 Ingenious Uses For Old Garden Hoses – That Actually Solve Real Problems
There are so many uses for old garden hoses you may not have thought of. Don't throw them in the recycle bin, think outside the box to extend their usefulness.
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10 Snake Plant Varieties To Elevate Your Indoor Plant Collection
Don’t let the name fool you - snake plants are friendly, beautiful, and easy to grow. Here are 10 of my favorites you may not have heard of.
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Common Christmas Cactus Diseases: How To Identify, Treat, And Save Your Plant
Learn how to spot, treat, and prevent the most common Christmas cactus diseases to keep your plant healthy and flowering.
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Cactus Rot: Common Causes & How To Fix Them
If your favorite plant shows signs of cactus rot or soft cactus spots, it may be suffering from pests or fungal diseases. Learn what to do.
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7 Best Bonsai Trees For Beginners: Easy Options That Are Simply Stunning
Discover the easiest bonsai trees to grow that bring beauty and serenity to your space. Perfect for beginners ready to start their bonsai journey!
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Winterizing Chicken Coop Pens And Boxes: 5 Steps To Keep Chickens Safe & Warm
Winterizing chicken coop pens and boxes is a crucial way to keep your chickens safe and warm in the cold season. Follow our five steps for happier, healthier chucks
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bag of organic bone meal
Should you use bone meal fertilizer in the garden? A soil test may help you decide, but bone meal is not a complete food.
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When To Start Seeds Indoors For Bigger Harvests & More Beautiful Blooms
Boost your garden's productivity by learning the best times to start seeds indoors – including a month-by-month guide for crops and flowers.
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10 Fabulous Flower Festivals To Visit – Enjoy The Ultimate Inspiration For Your Garden
Stuck for garden inspiration and looking for more ideas on making your backyard notions a reality? Here are 10 flower festivals to help you unlock your growing potential
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Try These 8 Pink Amaryllis Varieties That Look Stunning Indoors And Out
While not quite as prevalent as the traditional red flowering type, the pink amaryllis is a beautiful addition to the home – and here are eight of the best
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7 High-Maintenance Plants To Banish In 2025: Say Goodbye To These Demanding Divas
Expert Bonnie Grant has learned the hard way that some plants are more effort than they're worth. She wants gardeners to think twice before committing to these popular varieties.
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These Fake-Looking Plants Aren’t AI-Generated – They’re Real & You Can Grow Them!
Sometimes Nature creates strangely beautiful fake looking plants that don’t always appear to seem exactly real. Check out some of the amazing specimens.
