The Truth About How The Christmas Cactus Got Its Name
The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday houseplant, on par with poinsettias and sprigs of holly. Find out the history of these fascinating plant.
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8 New Plants Coming To Garden Centers Next Year You'll Want To Add To Your Yard
If you're planning your garden for next year, you might want to find out what stunning new plant varieties garden centers will showcase in 2026.
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The Best Time To Buy A Real Christmas Tree So That It Lasts The Whole Holiday Season
If you like to celebrate Christmas with a real evergreen tree, you should look out for these characteristics to know whether or not it's a good buy.
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8 Things To Put In Your Bird Bath To Prevent It From Freezing
If you have a bird bath that you want to be used year-round, we put together some tips that will help keep the water from freezing during colder months.
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The Budget-Friendly Winter Craft To Help You Save Money On Your Spring Garden
This winter craft costs nearly nothing when you use the resources in your garden. Put your DIY skills to work to prep for your spring garden.
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The Common Snow Blower Mistake That's Making Your Winter Cleanup Harder
Snow blowers are designed to make the freezing season easier to handle, but you could be making a crucial flub that's causing you and your machine extra stress.
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Forget Poinsettias: This Long-Blooming Flower Brings A Splash Of Color Year After Year
Poinsettias have certainly earned a reputation as a gorgeous winter plant, but this beautiful flower requires less work and can bloom multiple times.
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Want A Shade Tree That Won't Leave A Mess? Here Are The Best Options
Shade trees are wonderful specimens to have around your landscape, but if you don't like cleaning up messes, these trees may be perfect for your space.
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8 Winter Yard Tasks That Will Prep Your Yard For Spring Birds
While spring bird migration starts at different times in different regions, winter prep is always a good idea — otherwise you risk missing out.
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How Houseplants Are Making Your Home Smell Bad (& How To Prevent It)
Where is that musty, foul stench coming from? Well, if you have houseplants, they could be the cause. Luckily, it's an easy issue to prevent and treat.
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The Winter Garden Watering Tip You Need For Healthier Plants Next Spring
Snow on the ground doesn't always mean your plants are getting enough water. Instead, you should be following this winter watering tip to help them thrive.
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The Easy Way To Propagate A Bay Leaf Plant For An Endless Harvest
Bay leaves are aromatic herbs that can add flavor to soups, stews, and teas. Instead of buying them from the store, why not propagate them yourself? Here's how.
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10 Green Materials That Give Your Compost Pile A Serious Nitrogen Boost
Compost is made up of "brown" materials rich in carbon and "green" materials rich in nitrogen. Here are some key green materials to help your garden flourish.
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Two Simple Ways To Test Your Soil Before Planting
These DIY tests uncover your soil's texture and drainage rate. Then you'll know which plants will grow best in your garden and if you need to amend the soil.
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Can I Leave Leaves In A Succulent, Or Is It Harming The Plant?
When succulent leaves die, it may be tempting to just leave them be, but should you remove them instead? Could it cause problems for the plant?
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Think Twice Before Using Christmas Lights To Warm Potted Plants This Winter
Potted plants can struggle to survive winter because their roots aren't well insulated. Some people use string lights to keep plants warm, but there are risks.
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Types Of Black Widow Spiders And How To Identify Them
If you fear black widow spiders, you're not alone. Knowing how to identify one can help you to take the right course of action in the event of a sighting.
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Get Bigger Leaves On A Pothos Houseplant With This Simple Method
Does your pothos have underwhelming small leaves? Encourage it to grow larger foliage with something that mimics the trees that it clambers up in the wild.
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The Harmful Pesticides You Should Never Use On Ants
This powerful insecticide might be derived from plants, but it has devastating consequences for natural ecosystems, affecting birds and marine life.
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The Pesky Insect With A Painful Bite That You Actually Want In Your Yard
Manage spider mites and thrips in your garden with this beneficial predator insect, which is also known to occasionally deliver painful bites to humans.
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10 Plants That Aren't Worth The Trouble Of Overwintering
Overwintering perennials lets you replant them in the spring. Some plants are easy, while others require more work than they're worth or are easy to buy again.
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Keep Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Happy & Healthy All Winter With These Smart Tips
Winter comes with changing conditions in light, temperature, and humidity, even inside your home. Maintain optimal conditions for fiddle leaf figs in winter.
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3 Beautiful Holiday Flowers That Are Perfect For Christmas
Adding flowers to your Christmas decor brings in warmth and natural aesthetics. To start you off, consider these three gorgeous holiday flowers to grow.
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The Low-Maintenance Houseplant That Lives Happily With Little Light On Bookshelves
Plants make good bookshelf decor, but where there's little light, it's harder for them to thrive — this one lives happily in low light with little maintenance.
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10 Spring Flowers You Can Start Growing Indoors In December
In December, spring flowers are often the last thing on your mind. But despite the chill, many early bloomers can be started indoors as seeds with enough light.
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8 Plants That Can Benefit From A Sprinkle Of Cinnamon
Sure, cinnamon is a vital ingredient in your pumpkin spice latte, but did know it can also benefit certain plants by keeping them healthy and thriving?
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The Bird Feeder Placement Mistake Keeping Cardinals Away From Your Yard In Winter
Predators drive cardinals' preferred feeder placement. Here's where you'll want to hang yours to continue attracting the pretty red birds in winter.
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