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Does Ant Killer Kill Plants? Understanding the Risks and Finding Safe Solutions

Gardeners often face the challenge of managing pests while trying to protect their plants and promote a healthy garden environment. Ants can sometimes become a nuisance in the garden, particularly when they farm aphids for their sweet secretions, or when their colonies disrupt root systems, leading to plant stress or even death. A popular solution … Read more

Dealing With Fuzzy Stems on Your Polka Dot Plant

The polka dot plant, also known as Hypoestes phyllostachya, is a popular houseplant known for its brightly speckled leaves in shades of white, pink, red and green. However, some owners are surprised when they notice white fuzz growing on the plant’s stems and new growth. This fuzziness can cause concern, but it’s actually completely normal … Read more

The Best Fertilizer for Vibrant Burning Bush Plants

Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is a deciduous shrub that is popular in North American landscaping. The dense, multi-stemmed, rounded shrub gets its common name from the transformation of its medium-green elliptical leaves into brilliant red fall foliage. Best planted in the fall or spring from a container-grown nursery plant, burning bush grows at a moderate … Read more

The Best Companion Plants for Dogwood Trees

Dogwood trees are a garden staple, prized for their showy spring blooms and attractive horizontal branching structure. To complement their beauty, consider combining dogwoods with these ideal companion plants. Groundcovers for Dogwood Trees Groundcovers spread to form a lush living carpet under the dogwood’s canopy, Excellent choices include Ferns – Evergreen ferns like Christmas fern … Read more

Why Are There Wasps in My Grass?

If you have wasps or hornets hanging around your property, you’re already aware of the presence of this dangerous pest. Wasps, hornets, and bees can sting, and various species of wasps (like paper wasps and yellow jackets) are notoriously aggressive when they feel threatened. Wasp stings cause painful injuries and even allergic reactions that may … Read more