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Why Is My String of Bananas Thinning, Wilting or Growing Poorly?
Generally, string of bananas (Curio radicans) is a very forgiving succulent that is difficult to kill and easy to revive, but low light conditions, watering …
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Can You Keep a Bird of Paradise Small? Maintenance and Care Guide
Can you keep Strelitzia small and more suitable for indoor growing simply by limiting its pot size and pruning it? The short answer is yes …
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Do Wildflower Seeds Grow if I Throw Them on the Ground?
The short answer is that yes, wildflower seeds can have very good germination rates when simply sprinkled around. In fact, burying the seeds too deep …
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Is Gardening Worth All The Effort?
Is gardening worth all the effort it requires? Even tiny windowsill plants require watering, fertilization and pruning, while large outdoor gardens may require irrigation systems, …
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Why Are My Petunias Not Growing and Flowering? Here’s Why
In rare cases, where the growing conditions are not favorable, petunias may not grow well and may refuse to flower. Fortunately, the problem can usually …
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How to Revive Dying Sweet Alyssums: Tips, Tricks and Care Guide
Although sweet alyssums can be killed by unfavorable conditions, improper watering, heat stress and other basic factors, they are also most commonly grown as an …
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Wrinkled Leaves in String of Hearts Succulents: Causes & Solutions
If the leaves of your String of Hearts start wrinkling, curling or losing their plump shape, this usually means that the plant is stressed by …
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Elephant Bush Wilting: Symptoms and Reviving Tips
Because of its thin, long stems, this succulent is prone to wilting if the growing conditions aren’t ideal. In addition to wilting, the leaves of …
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Moonstone Succulent Dying: Causes, Reviving and Care Guide
If a Moonstone succulent is stressed, or given improper growing conditions, its leaves may start shrinking and the whole plant may appear to be dying. …
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Do I Have to Replace My Mulch Layer If It Has A Lot Of Weeds?
Since mulch layers usually consist of organic materials, they eventually start breaking down and turn into fresh compost, allowing the seeds of weeds to germinate …