Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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Moving Your Lavender Plant – How to Relocate for Health, Vitality and Lasting FragranceTransplanting lavender is possible, if you pick the right time, prep correctly, and tuck it into a sunny, well-drained spot. Here’s how to ensure a smooth transition for your fragrant favorite
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Fig Leaves Turning Yellow? Check These 4 Causes To Get Figs Back to HealthA yellowing fig tree is a plant in distress, but the solution is often simpler than you think, if you know where to look. Check these 4 common causes, and find out how to get your plant back to its figgy best
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Dog-Safe Houseplants: 7 Non-Toxic Indoor Plants You Can Grow Without WorryKeep Fido healthy by only having dog-safe houseplants in your home. These 7 are great additions to any space.
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What Is Well-Drained Soil and Why Does It Matter for Your Garden? The Key to Healthy Plants Starts Below GroundWell-drained soil is a common requirement for planting gardens outdoors and houseplants indoors. But what does that actually mean? Let's dig in and find out.
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How to Refresh Your Potted Soil in Time for Spring – Without Even Emptying the PotPotting soil doesn't last forever – and compacted, dusty soil can be a plant killer. Learn the secret that restores drainage and fertility, and keeps perennials and houseplants thriving for years
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These 6 Common Seedling Fertilizer Mistakes Can Make or Break Young Plants – Here’s How to Avoid ThemThe difference between strong seedlings and ones that wither away can come down to a few common fertilizing mistakes. I'll tell you how to avoid them.
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Are Your Houseplants Looking Leggy After Winter? Here’s the Secret to Making Them Bushier than EverWinter can do a real number on houseplants, with low light and shorter days leading to stretched and spindly growth. If your plants are looking leggy, here’s how to revive them to their lush and bushy glories
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Worried about Your Soil Health? Before You Buy a Test Kit, Try This Simple Fizz TrickConfused about your yard's soil pH and not sure where to start? This simple fizz test uses household staples to reveal if your soil is acidic or alkaline, helping you to plant smarter this spring
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Customize Your Garden Tool Handles With This Simple Fix to Prevent Gardener’s ThumbDon't let hand pain ruin your season! This simple guide will turn your pruners into an ergonomic dream.
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Don’t Cut These Plants to the Ground – You Need to Stagger-Prune for Nesting BirdsTraditional aggressive pruning hurts bird populations. Follow our guide to stagger pruning for better blooms and happier nesting.
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Beware of Fake Fruit Branches! Prune These Energy-Stealing Shoots From Fruit Trees Before Spring ArrivesYou might not know it, but fake fruit branches could be growing on your trees right now – and if left in place they will cause misery at harvest time. Here’s how to banish those energy thieves in late winter to help boost productive wood before the spring
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I'm Never Buying Plastic Seed Trays Again! Soil Blocking Is the Simpler Way to Start SeedsDitch the plastic trays! Learn how soil blocking builds strongerroot systems and makes transplanting your indoor seedlings effortless.
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How to Grow a New Hedge From Twigs – Yes, This Winter Method Really WorksYou may not think a stick in the mud can be magic – but you’d be surprised. Here’s how to plant twigs in your yard to create a whole new living boundary
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Does Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Have Brown Spots? Here’s Why and How to Fix ItQuickly identify why your fiddle leaf fig has brown spots with these simple tips. Then learn how to fix it so your favorite houseplant can keep thriving.
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7 Seeds You Can Plant on Your Windowsill in February – No Grow Lights NeededStart seeds on your windowsill with no fuss or fancy grow lights. Just use the sun from your windows to get a head start planting these 7 seeds this month.
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Should You Really Follow Plant Spacing Guidelines? When It’s Okay to Break the RulesAre plant spacing guidelines actually a lie? Find out what you can get away with and when you should stick to the playbook.
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Plants Popping Out of the Soil in the Frost? Here's Why and How to Replant Them SafelyIt's unsettling to see your plants being shoved out of their garden beds in the middle of winter. Learn about frost heave and how to fix your perennials safely.
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All Out of Salt? Try These 6 Effective Homemade Ice Melts You May Already OwnIf you've run out of rock salt, these homemade ice melts will save the day. Here are 6 alternatives you probably have in your house right now.
