Latest articles by Mary H. Dyer
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How To Grow Indian Pink – A Little-Known Native Plant Hummingbirds Can’t Resist!
Indian pink is easy to grow and adds tropical flair to any garden! Learn how to care for this knockout native plant both gardeners and hummingbirds adore.
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Grow Seeds For Garden Birdies: 7 Bird Seed Plants For A Garden You & The Birds Will Love
Cheap birdseeds are messy and may be filled with seeds that birds won’t eat. All too often, budget birdseeds contain noxious weed seeds that may take over your garden. Who needs that?The solution? Grow you own birdseed! This article will help get you started.
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How To Propagate Lilacs For More Of Your Favorite Fragrant Shrubs: Easiest & Most Effective Methods
Love lilacs and want to grow more in your garden? Learn how to propagate lilacs and fill your garden with these sweet-smelling spring beauties for free.
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Common Christmas Cactus Pests: How To Identify And Eliminate Bugs Fast
Struggling with pests in your Christmas cactus? Learn how to quickly identify and eliminate the most common culprits to keep your plant healthy and flowering.
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Peat Moss Alternatives: What To Use Instead Of Peat Moss
Peat is unsustainable. Fortunately, there are several suitable alternatives to peat moss. Read on to learn more about peat moss substitutes.
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Fertilizing Hostas – How To Fertilize A Hosta Plant
Low-maintenance hostas don’t require much, but fertilizer is a good idea for several reasons. Learn the best way to fertilize hostas and how it can help plants.
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Growing A Pitcher Plant Indoors: Complete Care Guide
Clean up your room's environment growing a pitcher plant indoors as a houseplant! Learn the dos and don'ts.
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Why Is My Christmas Cactus Turning Purple? And How To Make It Green Again
If your Christmas cactus leaves are purple or red instead of green, it's telling you that something isn't quite right. Learn the possible causes and solutions.
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Christmas Cactus Root Rot: How To Identify, Treat & Prevent This Deadly Disease
Root rot must be treated promptly if plants are to survive. Learn how to spot the signs and save your Christmas cactus from this most dreaded disease.
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Hoya Kerrii: Complete Plant Care And Growing
The hoya kerrii is also known as the sweetheart plant due to its heart-shaped leaves. So easy to grow, it's a lovely addition to any succulent collection.
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Vinegar For Garden Use: Making Homemade Vinegar Rooting Hormone
Using apple cider vinegar as a rooting hormone is a safe and natural way to weaken the outer coating of seeds, making for faster germination.
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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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Ghost Orchid: How To Grow This Rare & Beautiful Flower
The native ghost orchid – or Dendrophylax lindenii – is the most coveted species among home growers, but it is not for the faint-hearted. Discover how to get started growing these rare, enchanting flowers.
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Bugs On Hibiscus and How To Identify & Control Common Pests
Hibiscus pests can be concerning when they invade your lovely tropical plant, but there are ways to deal with them.
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Wintercreeper Control – How To Get Rid Of Wintercreeper Plants
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Wild Cucumber Vine - Learn About Wild Cucumber Control
Wild cucumber vine is attractive but for most gardeners, however, wild cucumber plants are pesky weeds.
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Common Zone 8 Weeds – How To Get Rid Of Weeds In Zone 8
Weeds thrive in a diverse range of growing conditions, especially mild climates like USDA plant hardiness zone 8.
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Most Effective Roundup Alternatives For A Safe & Weed-Free Garden
The use of chemical weed control is surrounded by uncertainties and debate, especially Roundup and its effects. Are there safe alternatives to Roundup for weeds in the garden? There are. Click on the following article for more information.
