Latest articles by Kristi Waterworth
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What Is A Mini Greenhouse: Information And Plants For Mini Greenhouses
Gardeners turn to mini greenhouse gardening when they need to create a specific microclimate or lack space for a larger, more permanent greenhouse structure. This article discusses mini greenhouses.
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Sweet Potato With White Leaves: Ornamental Sweet Potatoes With Bumpy Leaves
Sweet potato vines are very hardy and suffer from few problems, but occasionally white spots on sweet potato foliage appear. Read this article to learn how to cure this problem and what causes white bumps in the first place.
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What Are Robber Flies: Information About Robber Fly Insects
The garden is full of insects, and it can be difficult to sort out friend from foe - one garden visitor who needs a better PR department is the robber fly. Learn more about them here.
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Pepper Plant Blight: Information For Controlling Phytophthora On Peppers
Knowing the signs of phytophthora pepper blight will help you head off disaster if this fungus appears in your garden. This article will help with how to prevent phytophthora symptoms on pepper plants.
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Mandevilla Bug Infestations And Cures: Dealing With Mandevilla Pest Problems
Easy and carefree, mandevilla vines rarely fail; when they do, it is often because of insect pests. Read this article to better understand mandevilla bug infestations and cures.
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Hydrangea Leaves Turning Purple: Treating Hydrangea Leaves That Turn Purple
The sudden appearance of purple leaves on hydrangeas can be alarming. Read this article if you own a hydrangea with purple leaves to learn about common causes and how to fix.
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Bent Snap Beans: Reasons Why Bean Pods Curl While Growing
Why do beans curl? You thought you had them all sorted, before the fruits started curling. Read here to find out why bean pods curl while growing and what you can do about snap bean problems.
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What Are Crane Flies: Information On Crane Flies And Lawn Damage
If you spy what looks like a giant mosquito, don't panic - it's only a crane fly. Though beneficial decomposers, crane flies and lawn damage also go hand in hand. Learn how to control them in this article.
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What Are Psyllids: Tips On Getting Rid Of Psyllids
Before you spray for psyllids, read this article so you better understand the difference between harmless psyllids and the psyllid pests that pose a real threat to your plants. Click here to learn more.
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Heat Wave Watering Guide – How Much To Water During Heat Waves
How much should you increase your watering in heat? Click here for heat wave watering tips and keeping plants safe during high temperatures.
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Yucca Leaf Curl: Tips On Caring For Curling Yucca Plants
The easy care nature of yuccas has made them a popular houseplant or garden specimen. Although they rarely give problems, the few they do suffer can cause unsightly problems like curled or rolled up leaves. Find out how to manage this problem in this article.
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Daylily Weed Control: Tips For Controlling Daylilies In The Garden
The orange flowers of the common daylily brighten up ditches, old farmsteads and gardens across the country, but did you know they can be invasive? Read this article for tips on controlling daylilies.
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Black Vine Weevil Control: Getting Rid Of Black Vine Weevils
Gardening is all fun and games until the insects show up to spoil your landscape. Find out how to manage a common beetle pest, the black vine weevil, in this informative article. Click here to learn more these insects and their control.
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What Is Algae: Learn About Types Of Algae And How They Grow
Algae is an incredible life form that blurs the line between plant and animal, but that doesn't mean that you should let it build up in your garden ponds. Find out what algae is and learn some ways to deal with the green menace in this article.
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Seedling Bird Protection: How To Keep Birds From Eating Seedlings
Birds are often welcome visitors but they may turn around and become serious garden pests. There are several highly effective ways to keep birds out of your garden and protect your seedlings from these feathery visitors this spring. Click here for more.
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Is Water Hyacinth Invasive: Learn About Water Hyacinth Control
There are many, many weeds in the United States that occupy a great deal of a gardener's life, but few are as outwardly defiant as the water hyacinth. This plant can be bad news in the right climate, but there is hope. Click this article for more information.
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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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Poplar Weevil Information: Tips For Managing Yellow Poplar Weevils
Weevils, weevils, everywhere - or at least it seems like it when your yellow poplar tree has got a bad case of yellow poplar weevils. Find out how to manage these annoying pests in this useful article.
