Latest articles by Amy Draiss
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Types Of Azalea – Growing Different Azalea Plant Cultivars
For shrubs with spectacular blossoms, many gardeners rely on different varieties of azalea. Learn about azalea plant cultivars here.
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Bacterial Speck Identification and Tips For Control For Bacterial Speck On Tomato Plants
Tomato bacterial speck is a less common but certainly possible tomato disease that can happen in the home garden. Read this article to learn more about the symptoms of bacterial speck on tomatoes.
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Early Blight Alternaria - Treatment For Tomato Plant Leaf Spots And Yellow Leaves
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Common Easter Cactus Problems, Pests, And Diseases
It's not likely that Easter cactus problems have increased, but more people are experiencing them because more people are buying them. Read on for more.
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How And When To Harvest Zucchini For Delicious Squash All Summer Long
It's not always easy to know when to pick fruits and vegetables, and zucchini is no exception. So when is zucchini ready to pick? Find out all the dirt on how and when to harvest zucchini in the article that follows.
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Fusarium Wilt Disease: Tips For Controlling Fusarium Wilt On Plants
There is a fungus among us and its name is Fusarium. Fusarium fungus can survive indefinitely, affecting any crop or plant that is contaminated by the soil. Find out how to protect and treat your plants in this article.
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Boston Fern Leaf Drop: Why Leaflets Fall From Boston Fern Plants
Boston ferns are great indoor accent plants, but they've earned a reputation for being difficult to care for due to frequent yellowing, drying or dropping of their leaves once inside. Learn how to prevent or halt Boston fern leaf drop in this informative article.
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Winter Protection For Azaleas: Caring For Azalea Shrubs In Winter
Preparing azalea shrubs for winter will ensure your plants are hale and hearty when temperatures rise in spring. Read this article for tips on suitable winter protection for azaleas. Click here for more information.
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Aloe Plant History - Interesting Facts And History Of Aloe Vera
Aloe plant history is long, going back more than 4,000 years. Click here for interesting facts and history on aloe vera plants.
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Growing Ferns As Houseplants: 9 Types Of Ferns To Grow Indoors
Fern houseplants can add a tropical feel to an indoor space. Click here for nine beautiful varieties of fern well-suited to indoor growing.
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Tomato Fusarium Wilt: How To Control Fusarium Wilt On Tomato Plants
Tomato fusarium wilt can be very destructive to home gardens. It is a fungal infection that invades the roots but causes yellowing and wilting in the plant above the soil line. With severe infections, you can lose a lot of tomato yield. Learn more in this article.
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Repotting Christmas Cactus: How And When To Repot Christmas Cactus Plants
Christmas cactus is a prolific grower that eventually needs to be repotted. While this is not too complicated, the key is knowing when and how to repot a Christmas cactus. This article will help with that.
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African Violet Watering Guide: How To Water An African Violet Plant
Watering African violets isn’t as complicated as you may think. Actually, these charming, old-fashioned plants are surprisingly adaptable and easy to get along with. Wondering how to water an African violet? Click here to learn more about African violet water needs.
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Tomato Verticillium Wilt Control – How To Treat Tomatoes With Verticillium Wilt
Verticillium wilt can be a devastating infection for a tomato crop. The best way to avoid it is to use resistant tomato varieties. It is also important to know the signs of the disease to avoid spreading it from one area of your garden to another. Learn more in this article.
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Azalea Mulching Guidelines: What’s The Best Azalea Mulch
Their requirements are few, but azaleas do need moist soil. Mulching azalea bushes is one way to keep the humidity in the soil, but using mulch for azaleas helps the plants in other ways too. Click here for information about the best azalea mulch, and tips on how to mulch azaleas.
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Jade Plant Looks Wrinkled – Reasons For Wrinkled Jade Leaves
If you notice wrinkled jade leaves, it’s the plant’s way of telling you that something isn’t quite right. Click here for tips on fixing a wrinkly jade plant.
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Fiddle-Leaf Fig Care – How To Grow A Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree
You may have seen people growing fiddle-leaf figs in southern Florida or in containers in well-lit offices or homes. The huge green leaves give the plant a definite tropical air. If you want information on fiddle-leaf fig care, this article can help.
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Tomato Anthracnose Info: How To Treat Tomatoes With Anthracnose
Anthracnose of tomatoes results in lesions on both green and ripe fruit. You can find important tomato anthracnose info, including how to prevent and treat the disease, in this article. Click here to learn more.
