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Container Garden Arrangements: Container Gardening Ideas And - Container gardens are a great idea if you don’t have the space for a traditional garden. Even if you do, they’re a good addition to a patio or along a walkway. Click this article to learn how to plant a container garden.

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Are Oriental And Asiatic Lilies The Same? Are Oriental and Asiatic lilies the same? The answer to this often-asked question is no, the plants are definitely not the same. Learn how to tell the difference between Asiatic and Oriental lilies in this article.

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Different Varieties Of Magnolia: Which Magnolias Are Deciduous - If you are choosing a tree, learn which magnolias are deciduous before you decide which of the different varieties of magnolia is perfect for your garden. This article will help get you started to make the process easier.

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Yellow Flag Iris Control: How To Get Rid Of Flag Iris Plants - There’s no doubt that yellow flag iris is a gorgeous, eye catching plant. Unfortunately, the plant is as destructive as it is lovely. Learn more about yellow flag iris and how to control it in this article should the plant become troublesome for you.

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Growing Rice At Home: Learn How To Grow Rice - Rice is one of the oldest and most revered foods on the planet. Rice requires tons of water plus hot, sunny conditions to grow. This makes planting rice impossible in some areas but you can grow your own rice at home, sort of. Click here to learn more.

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Bugs On Dahlia Plants: How To Get Rid Of Insects That Like Dahlias - Dahlias are stunningly beautiful, relatively easy, but discovering dahlia insect pests on your prized plants is a frustrating, disheartening experience. Click here to learn about insects that like dahlias, and about treating pests that affect dahlias.

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Japanese Butterbur Information: Growing Japanese Butterbur Plants - Japanese butterbur plant is a gigantic perennial plant that grows in soggy soil, primarily around streams and ponds. Still wondering exactly what is Japanese butterbur? You can learn more about the plant in this article.

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Propagating Pomegranate Trees: How To Root A Pomegranate Tree - Growing a pomegranate tree from cuttings is cost-free and relatively easy. Find more information about how to root a pomegranate tree from pomegranate tree cuttings in the article that follows. Click here to learn about pomegranate propagation.

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What Is Heart Rot Disease: Info About Bacterial Heart Rot In Trees - Heart rot refers to a type of fungus that attacks mature trees and causes rot in the center of tree trunks and branches. The fungus damages, then destroys, a tree's structural components and, in time, makes it a safety hazard. Learn more in this article.

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How To Trim Potato Plants: Should I Cut Back Potato Plants - Potato plants are grown for their edible tuber while some varieties are grown simply as ornamentals. Either way, healthy potato plant growth may get a bit out of hand at times. It makes one wonder “should I cut back potato plants?” Find out in this article.

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Grapevine Fertilizer: When And How To Fertilize Grapes - The results of a soil test will tell you if you should be fertilizing your grapevines. If so, take a look at this article to find out when to feed grapevines and how to fertilize grapes. Click here for more information.

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Forsythia Leaves Turning Yellow – Reasons For Yellow Leaves On Forsythia - If you see your forsythia leaves turning yellow, it could be a sign of a significant fungal issue. Yellowing forsythia bushes are normal before fall leaf drop but during the growing season it’s time for action. Learn more here.

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Transplanting Tree Philodendron: Tips On Repotting Tree Philodendron Plants - There is lots of confusion when it comes to tree and split leaf philodendrons – two different plants. That being said, the care of both, including repotting, is fairly similar. For more information about how to repot a lacy tree philodendron, click here.

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Shredded Cedar Mulch: Tips On Using Cedar Mulch In Gardens - Wood is a very popular choice for garden mulch, and with its pleasant smell and pest deterrence, using cedar for mulch is especially popular. Learn about cedar mulch problems and cedar mulch benefits here in this article.

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Crown Imperial Fritillaria: How To Grow Crown Imperial Plants - Crown imperial plants are lesser-known perennials that make for a striking border for any garden. Learn more about growing crown imperial flowers in this article so you can enjoy the interesting blooms in your garden.

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Rhynchostylis Orchids: Tips On Growing Foxtail Orchid Plants - Foxtail orchid plants are named for the long inflorescence that resembles a fluffy, tapering fox tail. The plant is distinctive for its beauty and spicy aroma. Learn more about growing and caring for Rhynchostylis orchids in this article.

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Yucca Plant Problems: Why A Yucca Plant Has Brown Tips Or Foliage - Yucca plants are typically easy-care landscaping plants, but they can have occasional problems. One of the most common symptoms of a sick yucca is browning leaves. Find out what to do for a yucca turning brown in this article.

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Magnolia Evergreen Varieties: Learn About Evergreen Magnolias - Magnolias may be deciduous or evergreen. The evergreen magnolias provide cheery greenery and are valued for their leathery foliage. There are several magnolia evergreen varieties from which to choose. This article will help.

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Propagating Magnolia Trees: Learn How To Root Magnolia Trees - If you are interested in propagating magnolia trees, you have various options. Seeding is always possible, but starting a magnolia tree from cuttings or magnolia air layering are considered better options. Click here for more information.

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German Primula Info: Tips On Caring For Primula Obonica Plants - German primrose plants produce beautiful blooms in a wide variety of colors for many months at a time, and can be very rewarding to grow. Click this article for more German primula information and try your hand at growing them.

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Desert Trumpet Plant Info: Information About Desert Trumpet Wildflowers - Desert trumpet wildflowers have developed interesting adaptations that distinguish them from other plants and allow them to survive in punishing environments. Click here for more desert trumpet plant info, including desert trumpet growing conditions.

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Flowering Herbs For Bees: Planting Herbs That Attract Bees - Without bees, there would likely be none of us. Bees are valuable pollinators and without them the cycle of nature would come to a screeching halt. Lately you may have heard of a decline in the honeybee population due to colony collapse disorder. So what can you do for the bees since they work so hard for you? How about creating a bee friendly herb garden?

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Feeding Kiwi Fruit: When And How To Fertilize Kiwis - Fertilizing kiwi plants is an important part of their care and will ensure a bumper crop of delicious fruits. Gain a little knowledge on how to fertilize kiwis and enhance these vines productivity and health in this article.

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Hot Pepper Plants: Tips On Growing Peppers For Hot Sauce - A dizzying array of hot sauces are available, but did you know that making your own is fairly simple and begins with growing your own peppers for hot sauce. So what are the best peppers for making hot sauce? Read this article to find out.

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Maple Tree Pruning: How And When To Prune A Maple Tree - Maple tree pruning is an essential part of maple tree maintenance. It’s important to learn how to prune maple trees and to pick the best time for pruning maples. This article will help provide tips on pruning these trees. Click here to learn more.

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Fall Planting Cool Season Crops: When To Plant Crops In Fall - Plants that grow in cold weather do well in the spring, but they can do even better in the fall. In fact, some vegetables are actually sweeter and milder when they mature in cooler temperatures. Click this article for more information.

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Salt Leaching Methods: Tips On Leaching Indoor Plants - Extra minerals in fertilizer that the plant doesn’t absorb continue to sit around in the soil, leading to nasty buildup that can harm your plant. As a result, indoor plants should be leached regularly to keep their soil clear. This article will help.

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Dogwood Anthracnose: Information About Dogwood Blight Control - It’s never good news when a tree gets sick, especially when it’s your stately dogwood tree. Find out about dogwood tree blight and what you can do to help your plant through this rough time using the information in this article.

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Heliopsis Trimming: Do You Cut Back False Sunflowers - Heliopsis requires very little maintenance, but these impressive plants benefit from regular trimming and cutting back, as false sunflowers reach heights of 3 to 6 feet. Click this article to learn more about false sunflower pruning.

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Rhubarb Growing In Hot Climates: Tips On Planting Rhubarb In The South - Since I’m from one of the northern states, I just assumed that growing rhubarb in warm climates, such as most of the southern regions of the nation, was out of the question. Good news! I’m wrong! Find out how to grow rhubarb in warm climates here.

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