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If you are a plant parent, you must know by now that composting at home is a great way to recycle organic waste and provide ...
Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with photographs) and the shade level they prefer.
Experts advise burying used tea bags near the roots of hydrangeas and as they naturally decompose, they will release ...
With spring in full bloom, Brits are flocking to their gardens, but gardening success may depend less on the weather and more ...
Otherwise, rhododendrons require very little pruning unless branches are dead or injured. If you have older shrubs that have grown spindly, you can rejuvenate them by heavy pruning. The best time to ...
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Do Just One Thing: April 26
After you've brewed a cup of morning joe, don't toss the used grounds down the drain. Try soaking an old cotton T-shirt in cold coffee, then use it to wipe scratched tables and see the small nicks, ...
MAKE IT YOURSELF. Control powdery mildew with milk. Dilute 1 part milk in 9 parts water and spray on the plants. MASTER'S ...
Soil amendments are essential not only for ... but are best avoided for acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons, blueberries, camelias and hydrangea. Calcium enters plants through actively ...
After a long winter, your hydrangeas may need a boost to grow to their full potential - luckily an expert has provided an easy hack to giving them the nutrients they need ...
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How to Raise pH in Soil with 4 Natural Solutions
Most plants thrive in soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of around 6.0 to 7.0. If you’re struggling with overly acidic soil, knowing how to raise pH in soil closer to th ...