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Plant Roots Avoid Rot Through Saprotropism
Gareth Whitcombe
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Plant roots can detect decaying plant matter in nearby soil and redirect their growth away from it without ever touching...
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Dwarf Lemon Tree: How to Grow It in Small Spaces
Gareth Whitcombe
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Among fruit tree options for limited spaces, the dwarf lemon tree is becoming increasingly popular on balconies, in compact gardens...
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Can a zamioculca flower? How to encourage blooming
Gareth Whitcombe
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A zamioculca can flower, although this is uncommon indoors. In mature plants, plentiful indirect light, infrequent watering and a pot...
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Best Climbing Plants for Covering Residential Walls
Gareth Whitcombe
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Among the many plant options for urban gardens, climbing plants stand out because they need very little ground space while...
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How to Use Coffee Grounds on Succulents
Gareth Whitcombe
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Coffee grounds can add a small amount of organic matter to succulent compost, but using them incorrectly is more harmful...
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Lantana: a colourful, easy-care garden plant that attracts hummingbirds
Gareth Whitcombe
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Lantana is one of those plants that seems designed for anyone seeking a colourful, lively garden that is easy to...
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Natural Fertilisers for Orchids: How to Feed Them Safely
Gareth Whitcombe
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Orchids respond well to mild natural fertilisers that are heavily diluted and carefully applied to damp growing medium. As many...
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How to Identify and Free Root-Bound Seedlings in Containers
Gareth Whitcombe
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When small plant seedlings begin to lose their vigour on the garden bench in spring, it is time to act...
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How to Attract Thrushes and Rufous-Collared Sparrows to a Fruit Tree in Your Garden
Gareth Whitcombe
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Anyone with a fruit tree in the garden can attract thrushes and rufous-collared sparrows with one simple addition that can...
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How Vinegar in Watering Water Helps Houseplants With Hard Tap Water
Gareth Whitcombe
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In many homes, houseplants are watered straight from the tap without any prior treatment. Although this seems harmless, it is...
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Living Hedge: Privacy for an Outdoor Garden with Low Walls
Gareth Whitcombe
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Living in a home with an open frontage offers complete freedom, yet the lack of privacy can often be troublesome....
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How to Change Hydrangea Colour from Blue to Pink
Gareth Whitcombe
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Hydrangeas can change colour when the soil alters the amount of aluminium available to their roots, particularly in Hydrangea macrophylla...
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How to fertilise zamioculca for beautiful leaves
Gareth Whitcombe
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Zamioculca is among the hardiest decorative houseplants, yet a shortage of suitable nutrients can leave it without its natural sheen....
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Homemade Roof Waterproofing: How It Works
Gareth Whitcombe
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One of the most frequent causes of damp inside a home is water ingress through the roof. When rainwater finds...
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Japanese Camellia: How to Grow Camellia japonica in Modern Gardens
Gareth Whitcombe
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The presence of a Japanese flower such as the Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica) is increasingly catching the eye in home...
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Simple Shelves for a Small Kitchen in Compact Homes
Gareth Whitcombe
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Optimising organisation in compact homes calls for creative solutions that combine practical functionality with a pleasing appearance. Fitting a simple...
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How to Remove Ant Nests in the Garden
Gareth Whitcombe
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Removing ant nests in the garden takes more than levelling the soil or blocking the visible opening. The mound is...
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Laminate Flooring, Parquet and Industrial Flooring: The New Home Trend
Gareth Whitcombe
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Laminate flooring and parquet coverings were once favoured choices in many homes, but interior design is evolving. Today, people renovating...
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Egyptian Star (Pentas): How to Grow It on a Balcony and Attract Butterflies
Gareth Whitcombe
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The Egyptian star, also known as pentas, is among the best plants for anyone seeking a colourful, hardy balcony filled...
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How to Identify and Remove Efflorescence on Walls
Gareth Whitcombe
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In many homes, whitish marks on interior and exterior walls are a recurring issue. This phenomenon, known as efflorescence on...
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How to Recover a Weak and Brittle Succulent
Gareth Whitcombe
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Succulents are valued for their resilience, yet brittle, wilted plants or leaves that detach at the slightest touch indicate that...
