Latest articles by Susan Albert
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Full Sun Plants For Rain GardensDear Earth hero: Go ahead and build a full sun rain garden. There are plenty of rain garden plants that will help capture and filter pollutants.
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Holes In The Leaves Of Your Plants? Common Causes & FixesHoles in the leaves of plants can be a bit distressing. From tiny holes to giant ones, “What is eating my plants?” is a gardening question heard around the world in spring and summer. Learning to diagnose and address leaf damage can help.
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Common Comfrey: Plant Care And CharacteristicsThe comfrey plant, or Symphytum officinale, is an old-fashioned perennial herb used in the garden to attract pollinators and as a liquified fertilizer.
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Southern Maidenhair Fern: Complete Care And Growing GuideThe delicate adiantum capillus-veneris, or maidenhair fern is a great addition to a woodland garden or indoor plant collection.
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Do Bird Baths Attract Other Animals? How To Deter PestsKeeping a bird bath in pristine condition is only half the battle for bird lovers. Does your bird bath attract other animals you’d rather it didn’t? We show you how to keep bird baths for the birds.
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Yellow Starthistle: Identification & Control MethodsYellow Starthistle is a noxious invasive weed that steals nutrients and moisture from other plants and is poisonous to horses.
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How To Grow A Dense Yew HedgeHow To Prune A Yew Hedge For Bushier Growth
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Best Juniper Ground Cover: 12 Versatile Evergreen Varieties To Protect Your PlotJuniper ground cover is a great way to fill and protect any gaps in beds, borders and path edges. Try these 12 reliable evergreen varieties.
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Parlor Palm Problems? How To Bring Your Neanthe Bella Plant Back From The BrinkParlor palms make easy houseplants, but if they do start to suffer, worry not. We reveal the main parlor palm problems and how to rescue your precious plant.
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Grow Pearlbush: Discover Exochorda RacemosaWith its shimmering white flowers, pearlbush is a precious garden gem. Here's how to grow your own showstopping shrub for borders and hedges.
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Best Salvia Varieties: Stunning Annual And Perennial Salvias To GrowCan't decide which salvia varieties to grow? No problem – we've rounded up the very best salvias for stunning summer displays guaranteed!
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Does Landscaping Increase Home Value?Does landscaping increase home value? Of course it does, but do it properly to avoid common mistakes.
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What Is Moss Campion - Moss Campion Plant InfoNext time you’re at high altitudes, check out the moss campion silene plants that grow in crevices and rocks with pretty pink blossoms.
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How To Wrap Potted Plants For WinterCold weather’s just around the corner. Grab some burlap and bubble wrap and bundle up your potted plants for winter.
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Phragmites: Native Vs. Invasive VarietiesSome phragmites, also known as common reeds, can be highly invasive. It’s good to know which ones to avoid and remove.
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Tips For Mowing Stripes In LawnWouldn’t it be great to have stripes in your lawn like a sports field? Learn how here.
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Tree Marking Color Code – What Do Marks On Trees Mean?Those paint marks on trees are used to mark boundaries, tag for harvesting and denote ownership. Click here to learn more.
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Top 10 Heat Friendly Flowers: Flowers for Hot WeatherWant beautiful flowers that won’t wilt and die in extremely hot weather? Here's a list of our top 10 favorites.
