Latest articles by Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Improving Soil Quality: How To Condition Soil For Better Plant Growth
Improving soil quality is an essential part of gardening. Soil conditioner is a great way to accomplish this. Learn more here.
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Snapdragon Variations: Growing Different Kinds Of Snapdragons
Snapdragons are beautiful and fascinating flowers. But which kind should you plant? Click to learn about snapdragon varieties.
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Puschkinia Bulb Planting: When And How To Plant Puschkinia Bulbs
Puschkinia striped squill is a small relative of the hyacinth and is perfect for rock gardens and woodland plantings. It blooms in spring and is an attractive addition to mixed plantings with later-blooming bulbs. Learn more about growing the bulbs in this article.
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Soggy Breakdown Disorder – What Causes Soggy Apple Breakdown
Brown spots inside apples can have many causes, including fungal or bacterial growth, insect feeding, or physical damage. But, if apples in cold storage develop a ring-shaped brown area under the skin, the culprit might be soggy breakdown disorder. Learn more here.
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Tips On Using A Garden Fork – Learn When To Use A Garden Fork
A gardening fork is one of the most important tools to have around the garden, along with a shovel, rake, and pair of shears. Available forks include large versions for upright work and small ones for more detailed, low-to-the-ground tasks. Learn more here.
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Composting Fruit And Vegetable Waste – Should You Cut Up Compost Scraps
Should you cut up compost scraps? Shredding scraps for composting is a common practice, but you may have wondered if this practice is necessary or even effective. Click this article to find out more about composting fruit and vegetable waste.
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Choosing Shovels For Gardens: What Shovel Do You Need For Gardening
Correctly choosing and using shovels in the garden is important. Choosing the right type of shovel for the job will help you work more effectively and avoid injuries. It will also provide better results for your garden. This article will help make your selection easier.
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Wabi-Sabi Garden Design: Implementing Wabi-Sabi In Gardens
Have you heard of wabi sabi garden design? Wabi sabi gardening allows the gardener and visitors to explore the beautiful ways nature changes manmade objects and landscapes. You can learn more about this interesting gardening concept in this article.
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What Plants Humidify The Air: Learn About Houseplants That Increase Humidity
Using natural humidifying plants is a great way to increase the humidity in your home while beautifying the indoor environment. Plants pull water from the soil and most of it evaporates into the air from the leaves. Learn more about plants that add humidity here.
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My Lettuce Seedlings Are Dying: What Causes Damping Off Of Lettuce
You?ve planted lettuce seeds in a seed starter mix. After germinating, your seedlings fall over and die one by one! Damping off can affect almost any type of seedling, including lettuce. Click here to learn what to do about damping off of lettuce.
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Zone 9 Rose Care: Guide To Growing Roses In Zone 9 Gardens
In zone 9, roses can bloom year-round. So, what roses grow in zone 9? The answer is almost all of them. However, you do need to consider your soil type, humidity, and whether you get salt spray from the ocean in coastal regions. Learn more in this article.
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What Is A Lowbush Blueberry – How To Grow Lowbush Blueberries
Although lowbush blueberries are typically found growing in the wild or on farms in a few U.S. states and Canadian provinces, it is also possible to grow them in a home garden. That is if you can provide the specialized growing conditions they need. Learn about them here.
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Gardening During Radiation Therapy – Can I Garden While Doing Chemo
If you are being treated for cancer, staying as active as possible may benefit your physical and mental health. And spending time outdoors while you garden can lift your spirits. But is gardening during chemotherapy safe? Find out more in this article.
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How To Prevent Forked Parsnips – Tips On Growing Parsnips In Cardboard Tubes
Oftentimes, parsnips develop forked, twisted, or stunted roots. Whether parsnips are germinated indoors or directly in the soil, it can be difficult to prevent this problem. Click here to discover how to grow straight parsnips using something as simple as a cardboard tube.
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Mounded Raised Beds: How To Make An Unframed Raised Bed
If you're like most gardeners, you think of raised beds as structures enclosed and raised above the ground by some sort of frame. But raised beds with no walls also exist, and these mounded raised beds are also great for home gardens.
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Container Plants For Full Sun – Choosing Full Sun Plants For Containers
Container gardens allow plenty of flexibility for gardeners with little to no space, but in the hottest part of the summer, keeping potted plants alive in full sun can be a challenge. This article will give you ideas and information for successful container gardening in full sun.
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Jacaranda Tree Not Blooming: Tips On Making A Jacaranda Bloom
Jacarandas can be fickle trees, and making a jacaranda bloom can be a challenge. Even a tree that has bloomed abundantly in past years may fail to bloom. If you are wondering how to get a jacaranda to bloom, this article will tell you what you need to know.
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Predator Urine In Gardens: Does Urine Deter Pests In The Garden
Of all garden pests, mammals are often the ones that can do the greatest damage in the shortest time. One strategy for warding off these animals is to use predator urine as a pest deterrent. Learn more about this pest control method here.
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Jojoba Garden Uses – Tips On Using Jojoba Oil In The Garden
Horticultural oils include mineral oil and other petroleum derivatives as well as plant-derived oils accepted in organic farming and gardening. Jojoba oil is a natural, plant-based horticultural oil. Learn more about jojoba pesticide in this article.
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Muehlenbeckia Wire Vine Info: Tips For Growing Creeping Wire Vine
Creeping wire vine is an uncommon garden plant that can grow equally well as a houseplant, in an outdoor container, or as a mat-forming ground cover. If you?re wondering how to grow Muehlenbeckia, this article will tell you what you need to know.
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Growing Deutzia Plants: A Guide To Deutzia Plant Care
If you are looking for a shrub that can bloom in shade, the graceful deutzia might be the plant for you. This mound-shaped shrub?s abundant flowers and flexible growing conditions are definite pluses for many gardeners. Learn more in this article.
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Identifying Zone 9 Weeds – How To Manage Weeds In Zone 9 Landscapes
Let's face it, we all deal with weeds at some point. Eradicating weeds can be a difficult task, and it helps to know what you are dealing with. This article will help you learn to categorize and control common zone 9 weeds.
