A Guide to Blooming Potted Plants
Cut back after blooms fade; maintain recommended watering to rebloom next spring/summer. Geranium (Martha W.) Continuous flowering. Remove faded flowers; grow for foliage. (Might rebloom.) Set outdoors in shady area during warmer ... [... more]
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Care of Specialty Potted Plants
Improper water and light,and excessive heat are the leading causes of failure in caring for gift plants. These plants are grown in greenhouses, where the nighttime temperatures are cool, light is adequate, and the air is moist. When they are ... [... more]
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Houseplant Safety
Most of our homes are graced with houseplants. As adults, we realize these plants are to be looked at and not eaten, but children may have other ideas. Be sure children understand about houseplant safety, and if necessary, place houseplants so ... [... more]
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Woodland Ferns for the Home and Garden
Ferns are among the most adaptable of plants for home gardeners. They are ideal for ground cover or border plantings in the landscape, and are especially useful as potted plants in the home. Ferns are an ancient type of vegetation which occupied ... [... more]
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Seed Propagation of House Plants
You don't need a greenhouse and misting system to successfully propagate house plants from seed. It is really fairly simple and inexpensive. Seed propagation reduces transmission of several bacterial and viral diseases which can be a problem when ... [... more]
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Santa's Checklist for Plants
With Christmas rapidly approaching, it is time to make the gift list for your house plants. After all, the companions that give you such pleasure year-round should not be neglected in the happy exchange of the holiday season. Following are some ... [... more]
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Flowering Houseplants
There is something special about persuading a plant to bloom indoors. From the first sign of a bud until the flower shows its full face, it demands frequent inspections -- What color will the flower be? How large? How long will it take to open? ... [... more]
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Better Blooming Bulbs Indoors
Bulbs are unique, self-contained plants. They can be planted in pots and exposed to specific environmental conditions to bring them into bloom during winter. Florists and garden centers display them for sale for people who desire a little floral ... [... more]
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Flowering Gift Plants
Like no other gift, flowering plants mark festive occasions, convey best wishes, and brighten the first weeks of winter. Some can become permanent members of your plant collection, flowering every year and giving long-term enjoyment. Others are ... [... more]
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Summer Vacation for House Plants
Summer is a busy time for gardeners. There are plants to fertilize, gardens to weed, and produce to pick. It may be easy to neglect house plant care amid the activity of summer gardening. Some house plants can be moved outside for the summer, ... [... more]
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Forcing Paperwhite Narcissus to Bloom
The fragrance and beauty of Paperwhite narcissus can be yours in January and February if you plan a few weeks ahead. Paperwhite narcissus bulbs can be bought loose or as part of a pre-packaged forcing kit. Unlike many other bulbs, paperwhites can ... [... more]
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Identifying Pest Problems
When trying to identify a pest problem, check your resources. Most garden books, house plant guides and magazines, brochures from garden supply dealers, and Extension leaflets provide illustrations and descriptions of the more important pests of ... [... more]
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