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Gardening Tip of the Day
Coffee, used in moderation, can be helpful for the growth of plants and a pest repellent. In particular, slugs dislike coffee in any form.
Coffee is great for acid-loving plants. Blueberries and roses are … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Water left over from boiling whole eggs can be used in numerous ways. Water from poaching eggs can also be saved and used.
Cooled boiled egg water can be used to water house plants … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
For healthy trees next spring, trees need special maintenance during the fall and winter months.
Winter is the best time to prune. The wounds will not heal before winter if trees are pruned in … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
The rose is most often associated with romance and love, but it is also famous for other noteworthy reasons.
The oldest living rose is the Rose of Hildesheim. It is also identified as … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
The carrot rust fly is a serious pest for gardeners growing carrots. The carrot fly larva hatches in the soil and feeds on the carrot root, rendering the carrots useless.
Companion gardening is an … Continue Reading