Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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Sticky Leaves on Houseplants? These 3 Tiny Pests Could Be the Cause
Diagnose and destroy pests that are causing sticky leaves on houseplants. Then learn how to clean leaves the right way so they can keep growing strong.
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Pruning Fig Trees – The Simple Healthy Cuts that Bring Years of Bountiful Harvests
The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece. Here’s how to master pruning fig trees
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How to Propagate Succulents and Cacti: Everything You Need to Know
Learn how to propagate succulents and cacti like a pro. This complete guide covers all methods of propagation for guaranteed success.
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Does Your Peace Lily Have Brown Tips? Here Are the 2 Most Common Causes & How to Fix Them
If your peace lily has brown tips, don't worry. There are two main reasons why this happens and both of them are easy to fix. Here's how.
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Zone 6 Planting Schedule – What to Start Each Month
Follow along each month to see what seeds to start indoors and what to sow directly in the garden. This is your ultimate Zone 6 planting guide.
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Complete Spider Plant Care Guide: Everything Beginners (and Pros) Need to Know for Thriving Houseplants
Spider plant care is pretty simple, but there's still a lot plant parents need to know to help these low-maintenance beauties thrive. Here's where to start.
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Salting a Neighbor's Sidewalk or Driveway Seems Helpful – But It Might Get You In Trouble
Should you salt a neighbor's driveway or sidewalk? A little neighborly help might actually do damage. Learn how to navigate this frosty conundrum.
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Zone 7 Planting Schedule – What to Plant Each Month
Follow along each month to see what seeds to start indoors and what to sow directly in the garden. This is your ultimate Zone 7 planting guide.
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Can a Bird Fit Through the Branches? This Tried and Trusted Fruit Tree Pruning Rule is Still a Classic
Is your fruit tree a tangled mess? The centuries-old "bird in a branch" rule is the only guide you need to prune key fruits like a pro this winter
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6 Hardy Perennials to Plant in February – for a Dreamy Garden That Thrives With Less Effort
Now is the perfect time to plant these cold hardy perennials! Find out which low-maintenance beauties to sow this month for a dreamy garden come summer.
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How and When to Transplant Blueberries to Help Rejuvenate Shrubs and Encourage Better Fruiting
Relocating a blueberry bush involves more than a shovel – it requires the right timing and a bit of soil chemistry. Whether you're moving house or rearranging your yard, here’s how and when to transplant blueberries for years of sumptuous flavor
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Which Type of Seed Starting Container Is Best for Your Plants? Expert Reveals How to Choose the Right One for Stronger Seedlings
A gardening expert talks the pros and cons of common seed starting containers and shares her top picks to to grow strong seedlings.
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Plant These 6 Trees in February – They’ll Shape Your Garden for Decades and Now Is the Perfect Time to Get Growing
Somewhat unbelievably, February is actually a great time for planting certain trees. Plant these 6 fabulous trees and transform your landscape.
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Hummingbirds Return to US Gardens as Early as February – Here are 5 Ways to Make Sure They Stop in Your Yard
They're back! Learn the expert secrets to attracting hummingbirds in February. Make sure your backyard is hummer-friendly so you can support the first wave of hummingbirds this month
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Planting Potatoes in Bags Is the Quickest and Easiest Way to Harvest Your Own Homegrown Spuds – Here's How to Do It
Have you ever found yourself digging in the dirt to find your remaining spuds? Planting potatoes in a bag makes for easy growing and an even easier harvest.
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Choose the Best Compost Worms for Easy Home Vermicomposting – Get the Most Nutrient-Rich Compost Ever!
Having the best worms for vermicomposting makes a big difference. Learn which compost worms are ideal and which to avoid.
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6 Plants to Add to Your Beauty Routine to Give Yourself a Garden Glow-Up
Make this the year of the “garden glow up” with these 6 key beauty care plants – proof that your backyard is the ultimate beauty counter for a natural glow
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How to Repot a Fiddle Leaf Fig: A Step-by-Step Success Guide
Fiddle leaf figs are famously finicky, but sometimes a bigger home is non-negotiable. Discover the repotting secrets that keep your leaves from dropping.
