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One of my indoor pepper plants seems to drink less water than its peers. Should I be concerned?
When I water my potted peppers, they all get pretty much the same amount of water, as I have a small jug that I've discovered provides just enough water to soak through the soil and just start seeping out the bottom of the pot.
Well, at least this…
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My flat leaf parsley has stunted growth and pale red leaves. What could be wrong?
My flat leaf parsley is not looking very healthy; the growth seems stunted, and the leaves are starting to turn a pale red. What should I do to revive it?
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What is this plant found in the UK with green and white leaves with purple flowers?
Any ideas what this plant is and how to control it?
Dan
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Does commercial (bagged) soil eventually expire/die?
I have several piles of commercial, bagged top soil and potting mix that have been lying in my garage for at least 10 years. I'm doing some renovations and can really use some extra soil for some new garden beds and filling some pots.
Is there such…
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Should I prune a Venus Flytrap to prevent it from digesting itself?
My Venus Flytrap is quite crowded, there are traps under traps and I've noticed one clamped over the stems of another.
Should I prune it? Will it digest itself?
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Why is my cactus droopy?
I have a cactus (pictured) which I bought about a month or so ago. It has been slowly drooping, although the tag said to keep it dry in winter and I have only watered it once when I re-potted it. The stems seem to have gone all soft. Does anyone…
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What is this tall plant with large leaves and long bunches of soft pink flowers?
Please can you help me identify this plant. The flowers are soft to touch.
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Is it okay to use left-over pasta water to water plants, including edibles?
We are having a drought in California, so I'm just wondering if I could reuse salted pasta water (after it cools) to keep the plants hydrated. Is this a good idea?
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Why does my Goji Berry produce many flowers but never bear fruit?
I have a 4 foot tall Goji Berry plant that has been prolifically producing flowers all year long. None of the flowers ever become fruit. I've witnessed hummingbirds poke into each flower because they love purple flowers more than any other color.…
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Can I still use the mint leaves after the plant has flowered?
I have been gone a few weeks. Now my mint has all flowered. Can I still use the leaves? I want to make a batch of mint jelly.
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What should I do after a tree removal and stump grinding to prepare for grass?
I recently had a large tree removed and the company also did the stump grinding. They covered the hole with the mulch from the stump. My question is what should I do next considering I am wanting to eventually seed grass in this area? Should I…
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Should you trim off half yellowed leaves on an indoor plant?
My mum has a plant (Aglaonema modestum) which she doesn't quite take care of, and it is messy with dead leaves and half yellow, half green leaves.
I find them very ugly and want to trim them off. The question is, should I trim off the half yellow,…
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Natural herbicide to kill weeds in a hard landscape environment?
I've got some weeds growing up between the flagstones in our backyard -- is there something natural and okay environmentally that I can use to kill the weeds? Obviously, I don't want anything growing at all there, so it doesn't matter if it kills…
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What is a good frugal method for providing shade to fruit-bearing vines?
What is a good and, hopefully, frugal solution for providing shade to long vines?
In my case, I'm dealing with pumpkin vines on the ground.
I imagine a combination of sheets and chicken wire might do it, but I imagine chicken wire doesn't qualify…
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Why does the water in my rain barrel evaporate quickly?
I have some rain barrels in my yard. After a certain amount of tinkering, they collect rain water well. However, I notice that a day or two after the rain, most of the water is gone. I've checked for leaks in the barrels and their hoses without…
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