Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Chamomile In Containers: Growing Chamomile In Pots
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How Long Do Orchids Live? And How To Extend Their Lifespan
When well cared for, orchids can prove a long-term investment. Discover the lifespan of popular species, and how to prolong your enjoyment of your plant.
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6 Best Flowering Plants For Privacy – Grow A Beautiful Backyard Oasis
Create secluded, peaceful garden areas by screening with flowering plants that offer privacy in addition to colorful, fragrant blooms.
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Azalea Cuttings For an Infinite Number of Plants
Taking azalea cuttings to grow new azalea bushes is so easy. Fill your garden with new plants from your favorite azalea at no cost!
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What Keeps Jasmine Plant From Flowering and What You Can Do
If your jasmine plant is not flowering you’re missing out on the best thing about it. Check your growing conditions and get that plant blooming again!
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6 Ancient Crops You Should Grow Today – To Boost Health & Sustainability
With a history spanning thousands of years, ancient crops have many benefits, being nutrient-dense, packed with flavor, and resistant to climate change.
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How To Prune Pothos For A Bigger, Bushier Plant
If you own one of these popular vining houseplants, knowing how to prune pothos will keep it bushier, healthier and more attractive.
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Pollinator Garden Certification Guide: Turn Your Yard Into An Official Pollinator Preserve
You can get a pollinator garden certification by making your yard or garden a safe haven for pollinators with food, water and shelter.
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How Often Do Orchids Bloom? And How To Encourage More Frequent Flowers
If you're impatiently waiting for your orchid to rebloom, it pays to understand its natural flowering cycle. Discover common bloom times, and how to increase frequency.
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Are Peace Lilies Toxic To Cats? What You Need To Know
Your peace lily and cats aren’t a perfect combination, but these plants are not necessarily deadly for cats. If your cat eats a peace lily it will cause irritation but probably won't prove fatal.
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Gardening Makes You Live Longer, According To Research – How To Reap The Benefits
It's obvious that gardening makes you live longer, but it’s nice to know research supports the idea.
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How To Fertilize Peonies For Better Blooms
Newly planted peonies benefit from balanced fertilizer applications. Once established, fertilize peonies every three years or so.
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Care Instructions For Ponytail Palm - Tips For Growing Ponytail Palms
In recent years the ponytail palm tree has become a popular houseplant, and it is easy to see why. Ponytail palm is forgiving and easy in its care. Learn more caring for the plant in this article.
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7 Fragrant Hedge Plants For Heavenly Floral Boundaries
A fragrant hedge will boost your home's curb appeal, providing a feast for the senses with glorious flowers and a delicious aroma.
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How To "Feel" Soil Is Ready To Plant – Easy Tests And Fixes
Getting up close and personal with your soil will make you a better gardener. Learn how to determine and amend its texture and moisture content through touch.
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Beautiful Butterfly Garden Ideas: 10 Ways To Attract Pretty Pollinators To Your Yard
Bringing butterflies to your backyard is one of the most important ways you can enhance wildlife, boost pollination and improve biodiversity. These 10 butterfly garden ideas can get you started
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How To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes In The Garden: 9 Natural Ways To Make Them Buzz Off!
How to get rid of mosquitoes is on the minds of people in the summer in almost every region of the world. Learn how to repel the pests without toxic chemicals.
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Urban Beekeeping Guide: Top Tips For Raising Bees In The City
Urban beekeeping can be a rewarding and appreciated pastime, but first be sure it’s legal in your city and learn the ropes of beekeeping.
