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Plant Watering – Thorough is Good!

TOO MUCH WATER is a common cry in watering indoor plants like Ficus benjamina, the Dracaena, Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily), Philodendrons and many other houseplants. Over-watering is probably one of the top 3 or 4 reasons plants fail to survive indoors. Overwatering plants may cause the death of house plants but there is another side of […]

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Raise Indoor House Plants for New Looks

It’s funny how during the holiday season we’ll move furniture around, place small decorations in places we wouldn’t normally think of, and place lights on trees. Why? All to create a look or effect. It’s not uncommon to see smaller plants lined up or elevated to show them off. Why stop at the holidays? Simple […]

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Ficus Benjamina – New Varieties and Cultivars That Hold Leaves

Now you can learn the Secrets of Ficus Care. Almost everyone that has ever purchased a ficus tree (benjamina that is) has had to drag out the rake, broom or whatever to clean up the leaves that have dropped. Today, new varieties are being introduced that hold their leaves and are more durable. Most of […]

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Landscaping Software the Perfect Way to Learn New Ideas About Landscaping

Landscaping software is the perfect way to learn new ideas about landscaping. If you are someone who wants to get ideas on what to do for your landscaping project, then you may be able to find what you are looking for with the software. If you are someone who wants to show off the “easy […]

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Dracaenas – Cultivars Sensitive to Boron and Flouride

Did You Know? Now you can learn the Secrets of How to Care for Your Dracaena by clicking. Greek for dragon, the genus Draceana got its name for the first Dracaena introduced to the West, —- Dracaena draco, so named for its thick red sap which was likened to dragons blood. Dracaenas are members the […]

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Landscaping Plants: Easy to Care For, Beautiful At The Same Time

Landscaping plants are plants that will be easy to care for yet beautiful at the same time. There are all sorts of plants that you can use for your landscaping design. It really depends on the area in which you are landscaping. You will need to take a few things into consideration before you decide […]

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Purple Trumpet Vine

The purple trumpet vine is an evergreen vine with woody branches that exhibits rapid growth. Its glossy dark green leaves are perfect match to its lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers.  Its cousin, Campsis radicans grows into the New England area and bears showy funnel shaped clusters of showy, broad-petaled orange-red tubular flowers. A spectacular array of colors can […]

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A Fine-Flowering and Fruit Tree Quick Reference Guide

There are so many different types of tress that have wonderfully colorful blossoms and fruit that it may seem impossible to choose the right one for your garden. Here is a quick reference guide to some of the most popular varieties. Fertilizing Your Trees? Click Here Learn the ABC’s of Fertilizer Shade Trees For Small […]

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Best Trees for Providing Shade for Your Garden Guide

Trees can be broken down into three main parts: the roots, the leaves and the woody structure between them. The roots’ function is to bring raw materials-water and mineral salt dissolved in water-to the tree. The leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the air and use the sun’s light energy to combine this gas with the […]

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Heliconia psittacorum Parakeet Flower or Parrot’s Beak

Heliconia psittacorum is one of the most popular type of heliconia. Its popularity is brought about by its ease in growing. Among the many cultivars of Heliconia psittacorum, the Heliconia psittacorum Parakeet Flower is the most popular because of its multi-colored flowers. It is also known as Parrot’s beak because its flowers are similar in […]

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