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Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests
The system, introduced by the French entomologist René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in 1735, is a measurement of heat ...
Plant Doctor: How much to prune off a gardenia that’s grown taller than you like
MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about care of gardenias, mango trees, desert roses, crape myrtles and tomatoes along with how to deal with pesky sod webworms.
10 Plants You Should Prune In July To Keep Them Happy And Healthy
If you have these plants in your yard, pruning them in July is a good idea, whether to encourage more blooms, keep them in ...
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Artificial Light Lengthens the Urban Growing Season
New research shows that artificial light at night lengthens the plant growing season in cities, overshadowing the effect of ...
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When and how to prune a lemon tree – expert tips to keep it in shape and maximize citrus fruit production
Lemon trees should be pruned from their second year onwards, otherwise they can become very leggy, overcrowded with branches, and out of shape. If you're not sure when to prune a lemon tree, the best ...
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Starfish plant smells awful, but it's a great conversation starter: Dan Gill's advice
The plant you have is an interesting succulent called starfish flower (Stapelia gigantea), which is native to southern Africa ...