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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Keeping Container Gardens Hydrated During Extreme Heat

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    This past summer has been extremely hot and, in my area, the average temperature has been in the 100s with a heat index of 108. The ex...
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Grow Sweet Potato Vine Outdoors

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    Sweet potato vine is an easy-to-grow houseplant but it also can be grown outdoors during the summer months.  Then bring it indoors dur...
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Hydrangea Fungal Disease Prevention

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Hydrangeas are easy to grow however you do need to take steps to prevent fungal disease. Here are some garden tips on how to take care of yo...
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Best Way to Get Rid of Poison Ivy

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 About a week after the rain stopped we noticed that poison ivy was growing on our backyard fence.   We had to get rid of it because the ent...
Saturday, June 3, 2023

Sunlight Requirements for Hosta Plants

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  I grow hosta plants under trees but this year I noticed that the hosta plants were slow to grow and fill in the space. I watched the sunli...
Saturday, April 29, 2023

Slogger Yard and Garden Boots

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    Whenever I go outdoors to walk the dog or to work in the yard or garden I will put on my slogger boots. I think this boot is the best ...
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Growing Tips for Oleander Flowering Shrub

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Recently my brother bought me two Oleander flowering shrubs because he thought I would love the beautiful flower.   He did not realize that ...
Monday, March 6, 2023

How to Stop Bamboo From Spreading

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  Our home came with bamboo growing close to the foundation and we knew immediately that it would need to be transplanted to another area. W...
Saturday, December 24, 2022

Stop Ivy from Growing on Trees

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  Ivy is a vigorous growing vine that will grow on anything, fences, walls, and tree trunks.  At first, you may think it looks nice and yo...
Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Back to Basics Deer Repellent That Works

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  My home was built directly next to the woods and the deer think my yard is their yard.     We love the wildlife but draw the line wh...
Saturday, September 3, 2022

Summer Patio Container Gardens

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  This year we planted a variety of flower and herb container gardens for our patio and enjoyed them all summer long.   Now that summer is e...