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In case you didn't remember to do this, one of the first overwatering symptoms on Christmas cactus will be limp leaves, which will start to drop off. Then the stems and branches will soften and get mushy. Severe cases will manifest with a…

Use 1/3 to 1/2 vermiculite in your potting soil for containers or when building your raised beds, or improve your garden soil by adding it in the spring with your other soil amendments and compost. For new lawns, spread a 1/4 inch layer…

Ideally, your ficus would have six hours of sunlight a day, but it will be fine even in the shade. Provide about an inch of water each week in summer the first year you plant it. Water every couple of weeks, or when the soil is dry, after…

Citronella is toxic to pets Citronella candles and oils are a popular mosquito repellent, but the citronella plant is toxic to pets. Use caution when using citronella products around your pet, and make sure they don't have access to any…

We strongly recommend not planting wisteria too close to your home! Wisteria vines require a very sturdy structure to climb on, such as a metal or wooden trellis or pergola. Mature plants have been known to get so heavy that they break…

We pick some of the best bold and beautiful tree peonies to grow. Tree peonies are actually small shrubs, rather than trees, producing gorgeous, goblet-shaped flowers in May and June. Unlike herbaceous peonies, which die back each year,…

This slow-growing palm is hardy to USDA zones 10 to 11. ... Because the root system is small to match the smaller-sized plant, pygmy date palm is a favorite for interiors and for planting in patios and other sheltered areas where it can be…

To breed praying mantids, you need a male and a female. Stick insect females are able to produce fertilized eggs without ever mating with a male (the are parthenogenic), but almost all praying mantis species need fertilization to develop…

Too little or too much can wreak havoc on your china doll plant. The soil should be kept moist, but the roots shouldn't be allowed to sit in water. ... If your plant develops brittle leaves that turn yellow, it not getting enough water. Too…

Herbaceous clematis are best grown through plant supports or into nearby shrubs, while climbing types will need something to twine around, like trellis or mesh attached to a wall or fence. moreover, Should I deadhead my clematis? You can…