Latest articles by Bonnie L. Grant
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Sweet Alyssum: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Delicate and pretty sweet alyssum flowers are perfect in borders and pollinator gardens. They love sunlight, but not extreme heat.
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White Spots On Jade Leaves: How To Get Rid Of White Spots On Jade Plants
White spots on jade plants signal the need for some attention and treatment, but do they appear as dots, fuzz or overall whitewash? Learn which is which.
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Does Gardening Reduce Carbon Footprint Size?
If you’d like to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint on the Earth, start with your garden activities and planting decisions.
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Monkey Orchid Care: How To Grow This Fascinating Species
The monkey orchid (Dracula simia) bears a remarkable resemblance to its namesake and, with a little know-how, can be successfully grown as a houseplant.
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How To Grow Garden To Table: A Guide For Home Cooks
What could be better than a meal that comes directly from garden to table? Show off your gardening and culinary skills with the very freshest food.
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2024 Plant Of The Year: Why Experts Say Philodendron Is The “It” Plant Of The Year
We aren’t surprised that philodendron was designated the plant of the year. Versatile, easy-care and lovely, it’s the houseplant of the year 2024!
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Foodscaping: The Most Beautiful Way To Grow Your Own Food
Foodscaping is a beautiful and profoundly practical way to mix beauty and function in your yard. Try food landscaping for a real sense of abundance.
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Fishbone Cactus: Complete Plant Care & Growing Guide
If you’re looking for an interesting hanging plant, try a fishbone cactus in your arrangement. Also known as ric rac cactus, it’s hardy and disease-free.
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What Wall Color Looks Best With Plants?
As a committed plant parent you may wonder what wall color looks best with plants. The right wall color can set off your plants to the best effect, leaving them the stars of the show.
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Prettiest Edible Plants To Add Flavor To Your Flower Beds
Edible garden plants can have much more than standard vegetables. You can have a beautiful garden space using edible landscape plants that are pretty and practical.
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Peonies For Pots: Growing Peonies In A Container
If you don’t have a lot of garden space, consider growing peonies in a container. Potted peonies are just as beautiful as garden peonies and are easy to grow.
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Do Chickens Eat Bugs? Using Poultry As Organic Pest Control
Chickens seek and destroy bugs, making them a gardener's best friend. For garden pest control, fresh eggs and great companionship, try raising chickens.
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Why Your Spider Plant Has Brown Tips & How To Fix It
When your favorite spider plant tips are brown you can assume it needs something different. Check on its care needs if you see brown spider plant leaves.
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Arborvitae: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide
Arborvitae is a versatile evergreen in the landscape. Arborvitae trees are hardy and can grow tall for screening, or kept trimmed as a hedge.
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DIY Succulent Fertilizer Recipes For Better Growth And More Flowers
Give your succulents and cacti a nutrient boost with a homemade fertilizer that uses natural, organic ingredients – many of which are available in your kitchen.
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Managing Bermuda Grass: Learn How To Kill Bermuda Grass In Lawns
Managing and controlling bermuda grass when it invades the lawn or garden takes some special steps. Their tenacious roots require deep removal.
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Overgrown Landscape Beds: How To Reclaim An Overgrown Garden
Overgrown plants, multiplying perennials, encroaching weeds and blurred garden edges create chaos. Learn the steps on how to reclaim an overgrown garden and bring back your inner peace with the information found in this article.
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How To Stop Chameleon Plants: Learn About Killing Chameleon Plants
With their pretty lavender-tinged, heart-shaped leaves, there is very little that can stop chameleon plants from spreading. A few tips may help.
