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Croton Gold Dust Plant Care: A Complete Guide

The croton gold dust plant, also known as Codiaeum variegatum ‘Gold Dust’, is admired for its eye-catching, multicolored foliage. This tropical shrub is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. With bright green leaves generously speckled with golden yellow spots, it brings a splash of vibrancy to any indoor space. While beautiful the croton … Read more

How to Get Rid of Fireweed – A Complete Guide

Fireweed is a stubborn perennial weed that can quickly take over gardens, lawns, pastures, and fields if left uncontrolled. With its tall pinkish-purple blooms on spike-like racemes, fireweed may look innocuous but it’s an aggressive spreader that’s difficult to eradicate. While herbicides often provide the most effective control, fireweed can also be managed through manual … Read more

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Manure is generally considered one of the best amendments you can add to your garden. At least it used to be. Here’s how manure in the garden may actually destroy your soil and plants for a long time. The following article was written by David the Good of The Survival Gardener. David and I first … Read more

Weeds that Look Like Daffodil Leaves – How to Identify and Remove Them

Daffodils are a classic spring flower that brighten up any garden with their cheerful yellow blooms. However, there are several weeds that can easily be mistaken for daffodils before they flower making it tricky to identify friend from foe. Learning to recognize the differences between daffodil leaves and lookalike weeds will help you keep your … Read more

Is There More Hair or Grass in the World?

This is an interesting question that doesn’t have a definitive scientific answer yet. At first glance, most people would probably guess that there is more grass than human hair on earth. However, when you start to dig into the details, it becomes a surprisingly complex question with arguments on both sides. Here is an overview … Read more

What Grows Well with Kale? The Best Companion Plants for a Healthy, Pest-Free Kale Garden

If you want to save money on your grocery bill and enjoy more vibrant green smoothies, scrumptious kale salads, or crunchy kale chips, growing your own organic kale is crazy simple. Kale is one of the trendiest, most popular superfoods at farmer’s markets and grocery stores for good reason: it’s nutrient-dense, flavorful, and has a … Read more