Latest articles by Heather Rhoades
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Fall Is the Perfect Time to Plant Tulips in Pots for Colorful Containers Next Spring – Here's How to Do It the Right Way
A spectacular spring display starts now! Planting tulips in pots over winter is a surefire way to make your porch sparkle come spring.
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How To Prune Lavender For Even More Heavenly-Scented Blooms – Just Follow These 5 Simple Tips
Pruning lavender at the right way is essential for promoting robust growth and prolific flowering. Here's how and when to do it for the best results.
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What Are Tomato Suckers – And Should You Remove Them?
Tomato suckers are nothing to worry about, but if you want to grow bigger fruits, then managing them is essential. Learn how to identify and remove them.
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How Often To Water Tomato Plants – And How To Get It Right In Any Situation
One of the most crucial parts of tomato care is knowing how often and much to water them. Learn how to get it right every time for a bumper harvest.
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How Much Sun Do Tomato Plants Need? A Light Requirements Guide For Healthy Growth
Tomatoes need lots of sun to thrive, but exactly how much is best? And, how can you successfully grow tomatoes in areas with lower light levels?
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How To Get Rid Of White Fuzzy Mold On Seedlings
If you've spotted white, fluffy fungus on seed starting soil, seedlings, or seeds, then you need to deal with it quickly before you lose your plants.
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When To Harvest Rhubarb For The Sweetest Spring Flavor – Plus, Tips For A Tart & Tasty Rhubarb Haul
Discover expert tips on how and when to harvest rhubarb for the best spring harvest ever! Here's what you need to know for a deliciously tart rhubarb harvest.
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How To Harden Off Seedlings For Stronger, More Successful Plants
Before planting seedlings in the garden, help them acclimate to life outdoors by hardening them off. The result will be stronger, more resilient plants.
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How And When To Transplant Seedlings Into The Garden For A Strong, Healthy Start
Avoid stressing your new plants by transplanting seedlings the right way, at the right time. Check key signs, including soil temperature and seedling maturity.
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Heirloom Tomatoes You'll Love To Grow: Discover The Best Varieties For Every Garden
Packed with flavor and personality, heirloom tomatoes are having a revival. Learn about the most special varieties, which to grow, and how to care for them.
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5 Reasons For Rhubarb Flowers & Why You Should Cut Them Off As Soon As They Appear
Flowers aren't usually the first image that comes to mind when you think of the spring plant, but rhubarb flowers. Find out why—and why to cut them off quick!
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Starting Tomato Seeds Indoors: Step-By-Step Guide For An Extended Growing Season
Get a head start on your summer crop of tomatoes by starting seeds indoors before the last frost. Our foolproof guide covers everything you need to get growing.
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Snowdrop Flower Care: How To Grow This Early-Blooming Beauty
An early sign of spring, tiny snowdrop flowers pop up through the snow. Known as the Fair Maid of February, they represent resilience and hope.
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How To Prune A Christmas Cactus: Trimming Tips For Healthy Growth & Beautiful Blooms
An occasional Christmas cactus pruning will keep plants in good shape and encourage a profusion of stunning flowers. Learn how to trim plants successfully.
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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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Hibiscus Propagation Made Simple: How To Make More Hibiscus For Free
Learning about hibiscus propagation can help you grow even more of these lovely plants. Before buying another one, you may want to try one of these techniques.
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Lime Tree Care: Ultimate Growing Guide & Expert Tips
Lime plants are a smaller version of the familiar lime citrus tree but they don't need a tropical climate to produce delicious fruit.
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Norfolk Island Pine Care: Expert Tips For A Lush, Tropical Tree Indoors
Caring for a Norfolk Island pine as an indoor plant requires a few specific conditions, but is well worth the effort. Here's how to do it.
