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August is a crucial month for pepper plants. With warm temperatures and plenty of fruit already developing, a few simple tasks can help plants stay healthy, con...
By Linda EverhartIndoor PlantsAugust is a crucial month for pepper plants. With warm temperatures and plenty of fruit already developing, a few simple tasks can help plants stay healthy, continue flowe.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsLearn when and how to prune rosemary correctly for bushier growth, stronger stems, and aromatic foliage while avoiding the mistakes that can damage woody plants.
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsDiscover the traditional uses and potential health benefits of dwarf mallow (Malva neglecta), including its soothing properties, edible parts, and safety considerations
Linda Everhart•Indoor PlantsSave money next spring by collecting flower seeds in August. Learn when and how to harvest zinnia, marigold, sunflower, cosmos, calendula, and more.
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Indoor PlantsLearn why August can be the ideal time to prune lavender after flowering, how much to cut, where to make cuts, and mistakes to avoid before winter.
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Indoor PlantsDiscover 9 colorful lawn alternatives that can replace traditional grass, from flowering clover and creeping thyme to sedges, violets, sedum, and native groundcovers.
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Indoor PlantsDiscover where to put a Christmas cactus for maximum blooms, including the best light, temperature, nighttime darkness, and placement mistakes to avoid.
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HerbsDiscover the surprising benefits and uses of horseradish leaves, including their culinary value, glucosinolates, traditional uses, nutrition, and safety tips.
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Indoor Plantsincluding traditional digestive and respiratory uses, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, plus important safety considerations.
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Indoor PlantsLearn how to identify and fix 10 common tomato problems, from blossom end rot and cracking to yellow leaves, curling, pests, and fungal diseases.
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Indoor PlantsLearn how to overwinter dahlias successfully. Discover when to dig tubers, how to clean and dry them, the best storage conditions, and how to replant in spring.
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Indoor PlantsDiscover 5 essential August peony tasks that help protect next year's blooms. Learn how to water, manage foliage, remove disease, control weeds, and prepare peonies for fall.
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