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Change the Color of Your Hydrangea Flowers
If you’ve got a pink-flowered bigleaf hydrangea that you want to turn blue, or perhaps vice versa, then a little chemistry can help you achieve the hue you desire. First, it’s only the bigleaf types that can change color, so if that’s … Continue reading
Old Planters
As your plants grow and thrive, you’ll need to spend more money to repot them. But don’t throw away your old pots or feel pressured to fill them immediately. Instead, keep them for reuse in the future, or consider swapping … Continue reading
Repotting your House Plants
When should I repot my houseplants? Is there anything I should know before I start? A: When your indoor plants start growing again, usually in the early spring when the days become longer, it’s time to give them some attention. Tip … Continue reading
The Gardener
To be a gardener, you need to tune in to how the plants are doing and attend to what they need. Many gardeners also testify to a feeling of receiving something in return — of being gifted, almost, whether through … Continue reading
Anatomy of a Pot
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I have a secret garden, and it is the most precious space for me through spring and summer. The biggest thing that keeps my garden going is my knowing the anatomy of…
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