Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Prune Pothos For A Bigger, Bushier Plant
If you own one of these popular vining houseplants, knowing how to prune pothos will keep it bushier, healthier and more attractive.
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Pollinator Garden Certification Guide: Turn Your Yard Into An Official Pollinator Preserve
You can get a pollinator garden certification by making your yard or garden a safe haven for pollinators with food, water and shelter.
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How Often Do Orchids Bloom? And How To Encourage More Frequent Flowers
If you're impatiently waiting for your orchid to rebloom, it pays to understand its natural flowering cycle. Discover common bloom times, and how to increase frequency.
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9 Simple Vegetable Garden Fence Ideas To Protect Your Produce
You work hard in your garden. Protect it with 9 vegetable garden fence ideas to prevent having to share your produce with local wildlife.
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Are Peace Lilies Toxic To Cats? What You Need To Know
Your peace lily and cats aren’t a perfect combination, but these plants are not necessarily deadly for cats. If your cat eats a peace lily it will cause irritation but probably won't prove fatal.
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Gardening Makes You Live Longer, According To Research – How To Reap The Benefits
It's obvious that gardening makes you live longer, but it’s nice to know research supports the idea.
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How To Fertilize Peonies For Better Blooms
Newly planted peonies benefit from balanced fertilizer applications. Once established, fertilize peonies every three years or so.
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Care Instructions For Ponytail Palm - Tips For Growing Ponytail Palms
In recent years the ponytail palm tree has become a popular houseplant, and it is easy to see why. Ponytail palm is forgiving and easy in its care. Learn more caring for the plant in this article.
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7 Fragrant Hedge Plants For Heavenly Floral Boundaries
A fragrant hedge will boost your home's curb appeal, providing a feast for the senses with glorious flowers and a delicious aroma.
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Beautiful Butterfly Garden Ideas: 10 Ways To Attract Pretty Pollinators To Your Yard
Bringing butterflies to your backyard is one of the most important ways you can enhance wildlife, boost pollination and improve biodiversity. These 10 butterfly garden ideas can get you started
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How To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes In The Garden: 9 Natural Ways To Make Them Buzz Off!
How to get rid of mosquitoes is on the minds of people in the summer in almost every region of the world. Learn how to repel the pests without toxic chemicals.
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Urban Beekeeping Guide: Top Tips For Raising Bees In The City
Urban beekeeping can be a rewarding and appreciated pastime, but first be sure it’s legal in your city and learn the ropes of beekeeping.
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Clever Vertical Vegetable Garden Ideas For Small Spaces – 7 Ways To Save Space
Short on garden space? Learn some vegetable garden ideas for small spaces that are fun and easy.
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Urban Composting Guide: How To Compost In The Middle Of The City
Urban composting does not have to be daunting. You can compost in the city, and maybe even try some urban worm composting!
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9 Natural Landscaping Ideas For A Garden That Looks Like It’s Always Been There
Read about 9 natural landscaping ideas that will inspire you! Create and enjoy a natural garden and even a natural landscape design.
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DIY Liquid Fertilizer For Plants – 5 Powerful Tonics To Make
Homemade liquid fertilizer has myriad benefits for vegetables, garden plants, and houseplants. Discover natural tonics that are quick, easy, and cheap to make.
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Bottlebrush, A Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Aptly named, callistemon bottlebrush flowers add a wispy shape, texture and color to your garden. They're happiest in zones 8 to 11.
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Landscaping Around A Fire Hydrant: Landscaping Tips And Safety Considerations
It might not sound like the obvious choice for a landscaping project, but a fire hydrant can work with a bigger gardening vision. Follow our tips on landscaping around a fire hydrant
