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Succulents of all kinds are easy to use in crafts and projects; find the latest weird and wonderful ways to plant these tough yet beautiful plants in odd and unusual displays.
Growing them in containers or in gardens doesn't mean you'll be glued to the garden hose; they don't need lots of water.
Low maintenance doesn't mean dull; you'll see lots of fun ideas and ways to use drought tolerant plants in your garden.
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Jul 04, 2020
Where should I replant these flowers or should I leave them in the planter?
I planted butterfly and wildflower mix & hummingbird and wildflower mix in this planter (top shelf in the picture). As you can see they are beautiful
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Jul 04, 2020
Moss terrarium
We have this moss terrarium inside a maple syrup bottle that has been showing significant growth in the past days. Is this normal? As you can see, they
Jul 01, 2020
Collecting Geranium Seeds - Pelargonium Propagation
Learn all about Collecting Geranium Seeds...
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Jul 01, 2020
Beneficial Insects in your xeriscape garden - pollinators & predators
Beneficial Insects are an army of predators taking care of the pests in your xeriscape garden day and night
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Jun 30, 2020
Pilea Concern
I purchased this little pilea a week ago. Since then, the leaves have started to drop. The leaves, and all but 2 of the stems are still firm, but they
Jun 30, 2020
Baby Rubber plant
This is my peperomia obtusifolia, she’s like 3 years old (or more idk) and hasn’t been doing her best recently: she fell on her side, and one of the branches
Jun 29, 2020
Trouble growing Zuckinni and Cucumbers
I live in Cleveland Ohio.. Having trouble growing Zuckinni and cucumbers in my home garden. Plant start out OK then when they start to produce the leaves
Jun 29, 2020
How To Water Succulent Plants - do's and don'ts
How To Water Succulent Plants correctly so they don't get damaged in the process...
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Jun 29, 2020
New Juniper Owner Help!
I just purchased this juniper from a friend 2 days ago. I have no idea how to care for it, but my gut tells me something is wrong. I was told to water
Jun 27, 2020
Top 10 Succulents For a Dry Garden
Do you want to make your dry garden look colourful and fresh? If yes, then you have landed on the right article. In this article, we will provide you with
Jun 24, 2020
cactus terrarium
I just got this terrarium with cacti and i was wondering what species the highlighted cacti are? C looks very interesting, A & B look similar but no idea.
Jun 23, 2020
Sick Veggies
I have had a very successful container garden for the past few years. I built garden beds and this year my plants seem to be sick. The photos are, in
Jun 22, 2020
Blood orange seedling
I planted a seed I got on a blood orange like 3 months ago and not only it is this small (like 2 inches tall) but also it has this amorphous leaf. What
Jun 22, 2020
Neem Oil to Prevent Lethal Bronzing on Cabbage Palms?
HI I live in Tampa and four of my sixteen palms have lethal bronzing. Will Neem Oil protect my healthy palms from the mites that transmit this? Can I
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Jun 19, 2020
Ceropegia Wodii
Hi there, My string of hearts was growing new parts until I decided to move her to a bigger pot (she was in a veeeery small pot) and now these new parts
Jun 18, 2020
Succulent Wall - vertical gardening with succulents
A Succulent Wall to show off the textures and colors of succulent plants adds that wow factor to a blank wall or fence; if your garden is in need of some of that, build yours today...
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Jun 17, 2020
root rot in pine seedlings !
So I planted these seeds of pine trees (Pinus roxburghii) around 100 plants. 75 of them grew out okay its been almost a month ..now.. but they have started
Jun 15, 2020
Update on cotinus coggygria cuttings
Hi there! I just wanted to give an update on my cuttings, which are 2 weeks and 2 days old and are already showing new growth. Two of the cuttings are
Jun 13, 2020
Fast Growing Shrubs - xeriscape gardens need some of these
Fast Growing Shrubs fill an important niche in your xeriscape garden; as privacy screens, hedgerows and windbreaks they perform an almost instant role as wildlife habitat too...
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Jun 13, 2020
Drought Smart Plants Greenhouse at Blue Fox Farm, my Micro Nursery
The Greenhouse is an integral part of the micro nursery; without it, there would be no propagation, and no fun...
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Jun 12, 2020
Buy E-Books about Gardening Topics, Xeriscaping, and Propagation
Buy my E-Books - learn all about Xeriscaping, Succulent Plant Propagation and more Gardening topics...
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Jun 12, 2020
What kind of tree is this?
I live in Northern Colorado and found this tree growing in my yard but, did not plant it. What is it? Thank you!
Jun 11, 2020
Norway spruce
I recieved a norway spruce starter seedling from the arbor foundation which was about 9 tall. Well I planted it and now is 2 ft tall with about 10 stems.
Jun 11, 2020
Seedlings keep dying after 3 weeks
I live in Las Vegas and can only grow Kale & Spinach with any success. Lately I have experienced my seedlings starting off like gangbusters and they get
Jun 11, 2020
Air Conditioning??
In one of your posts about succulents and things they don't like is air conditioning in a draft. Could you explain, most of mine will be in my office that
Jun 10, 2020
Can a rooted stem grow without leaves?
So I have this bonsai project with three cotinus coggygria softwood cuttings. 1 of them is slightly shorter than the others, and they have to be the same
Jun 10, 2020
Sedum and Succulent Nursery - growing my favorite plants
My Sedum and Succulent Nursery is full of hardy Sedum, Sempervivum and Jovibarba which are perfectly adapted to growing in Canadian gardens...
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Jun 10, 2020
How to Clean Garden Tools - sharpening and cleaning tips
Sharpening and Cleaning Tips - How to Clean Garden Tools...
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Jun 09, 2020
Fruit Cocktail Trees
Dwarf Fruit Cocktail Tree Prunus - Purple & Red Plum, Yellow & Red Nectarine, Apricot, Peach Pick 6 delicious varieties from this unusual tree! Plant
Jun 08, 2020
Root rot in avocado seed
Hi there. I’ve been growing an avocado seed for 3 months almost. First, it was in water until it got some roots (it only got a fat root, and 3 less thick
Jun 08, 2020
Barren rose bush
Central Virginia plant is approximately seven years old has never blossomed or filled out just grows long and leggy
Jun 07, 2020
Sweet Viburnum disease or deficiency
Hi, Thanks for looking into this issue. I live in Australia in NSW in Cobbitty. We are into Winter now and over the last couple of weeks in Autumn,My Sweet
Jun 06, 2020
Pest Control - eliminate insects and pests on succulent plants
Use natural Pest Control to eliminate insects and pests on your succulent plants; mechanical methods such as trapping, using diatomaceous earth or other natural materials or cultivation...
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Jun 04, 2020
Golden raintree
Hello, I have a golden raintree that is dropping the small pollen-like flowers on my vegetable garden. Is this poisonous or will the flower be toxic to
Jun 04, 2020
Aloe vera plant care for beginners
The aloe vera plant is one of the most widely used medicinal plants on Earth. It's an easygoing, attractive and popular plant to grow at home. But in order
Jun 03, 2020
3 sad looking & droopy boxwoods
I live in NE Wisconsin, zone 5a. The green leaves of the 3 boxwoods look healthy but the branches are noticeably drooping or limp. The shrubs are mostly
Jun 03, 2020
Ash border to keep animals out?
Can you deter animals from a plant in the ground using a wood ash border around it?
Jun 02, 2020
What can I do with this crazy plants root ball
What can I do with this crazy plants root ball?
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Jun 01, 2020
Hummingbird Feeders - attract those little flying jewels
Attract those little flying jewels with Hummingbird Feeders...
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May 31, 2020
Bought plant can’t figure it out
I bought this plant at cvs and I am trying to identify it! I have looked almost everywhere and can’t find anything like it please help
May 30, 2020
Top Ten Myths about Succulents; are they really that hard to grow?
The Top Ten Myths about Succulents; are they really that hard to grow? Find out the real truth behind the rumors, and learn more about dispelling the nonsense that surrounds these interesting plants
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May 29, 2020
Succulent Topiary - wire frames filled with lush succulents
Make your very own Succulent Topiary filled with lush succulent plants for an eye popping garden display
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May 29, 2020
Palm turning yellow and brown
Hi! So I purchased this palm 1 month ago. It is located on a upstairs balcony. I did bring it inside for a few days and forgot to water it. When I put
May 27, 2020
Succulent Plant Business E-Book - the manual for microbusiness success
Your manual for microbusiness success - the Succulent Plant Business E-Book...
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May 25, 2020
How do I prune this rhodehedron
I want this to look fuller but I’m looking at all the new growth and have no idea where to make cuts.
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