Category : Trees & Houseplants : Home & Garden

Mealybugs on Orchids

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Mealybugs are soft-bodied insects that puncture plant tissue and suck out the fluids -- similar to aphids. Numerous species of mealybug attack orchids and can spread from other houseplants or from the outdoors. Early detection and eradication are key to preventing major plant damage or death.

How to Prune Quince Bush

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Flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a hardy shrub that grows quickly to 10 feet high and 12 feet wide. The shrub's chief assets are its adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions, and its brilliant red blossoms that bloom in late spring or summer. The foliage also turns yellow or red

How to Grow with Perlite

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Perlite is a pH-neutral, white volcanic mineral with some useful properties for gardeners. The mineral is heated, causing it to expand to many times its original size. It's then cooled, sorted and sold. Perlite is prized by gardeners for its lightness, its water holding properties, and for the way i

How do I Revive Wilting?

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All plants are susceptible to wilting. Without proper care, cut flowers and greenery can wilt quickly and have a short vase life. Droopy leaves are a sure sign that garden plants and potted plants are wilted. The most common cause of wilting is lack of water, but overwatering can also cause wilting.