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Image by ronstik Distilled water is a type of purified water achieved by boiling water away and then condensing the vapor. Using distilled water on plants seems to have its benefits, as watering plants with distilled water…

Image by jcarroll-images Most evergreen conifers that have evolved with cold winter climates are designed to withstand winter snow and ice. First, they typically have a conical shape that easily sheds the snow. Second, they have…

Image by Onandter_sean If you don’t have space (or the desire) to manage a regular compost bin or pile, you can still reap the benefits of rich, earthy compost, even if it’s just for indoor plants or containers on your deck or…

Image by DESIGNOSAURUS Judging from its name, the mountain cabbage tree plant (Cordyline indivisa) may not look like one would expect. Rather than resembling a cruciferous veggie, these evergreen perennials look similar to…

Image by apugach The debate over moonflower vs. Datura can get pretty confusing. Some plants, like Datura, have a number of common names and those names often overlap. Datura is sometimes called moonflower, but there is another…

Image by Molly Thompson, with permission Plant division involves digging up plants and dividing them into two or more sections. This is a common practice performed by gardeners in order to keep plants healthy and create…

Image by audaxl Just because the days are getting shorter, and temperatures are getting lower, doesn’t mean you have to close down your garden. Even if you live in a climate with hard frosts and heavy snowfall, cool season…

Image by vau902 Container winter gardens are a fantastic way to brighten up an otherwise bleak space. Especially in the dead of winter, even a little bit of color can do wonders for your state of mind and…

Image by adogslifephoto Horse owners, especially those new to horses, often wonder what plants or trees are poisonous to horses. Trees and plants that are poisonous to horses can be very dangerous and identifying the harmful…

Image by joegolby Sometimes plant frost information and protection can be confusing to the average person. Weather forecasters may predict either a light frost or hard frost in the area. So, what is the difference and how are…