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It's true that we, gardeners, treat our plants as if they were our children. Some might say it was someone's evil eye, but I say it was just a black thumb gardener. I am one of those gardeners, but I've never accused anyone for a plant's death, because...

These flowers prefer partial sun or shade, and have moderate water needs and do best in moderate temperatures with a loam soil. Among the most familiar are hydrangeas, a plant which is widely used in landscaping with large, clumping flowers common in...

Spray to thoroughly cover the leaves and stems, including the undersides of leaves. Pinching off infested leaves can help control small aphid populations. Carefully read and follow your specific product's instructions and safety precautions because directions...

For example, the wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina) is a vining houseplant that has stems that are 1 to 2 feet long and covered with oval leaves, each bluish-green with two silvery stripes on their upper surfaces and purple on the reverse.

In addition to avoiding overwatering, ensure that air circulates properly, prevent extreme temperature changes and trim dead or dying plant material. Overwatering is a common cause of the plant's demise, so many horticulturists recommend watering from...

Grouping similar plants together will create a microclimate of increased humidity. However, if you intend to plant the bulbs in your garden for returning blooms from year-to-year, then you will want to make sure the bulI now have a perimeter row of about...