Gardening

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• Outsmart Insect Scale Infestation

  Insects under cover, scale can suck the life from a plant.
• Gardening

  Patio Gardens

  Transform your patio into an outdoor room.
• Insects

  Plant Pests: Getting Rid of Whiteflies

  A combination of methods may be necessary to rid your plants of whiteflies.
• Gardening

  Planting a Window Box

  Not for windows only, these hanging boxes of color also grace decks, gazebos and patio enclosures.
• Safety

  Poison Prevention Pointers for Spring

  It is important to keep safety in mind as you begin your spring cleaning and gardening.
• Pregnant Women

  Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden

  You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.
• Gardening

  Pruning Houseplants

  Prune smart for attractive plants that know their bounds.
• Fire Retardants

  Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.
• Plants

  Six Houseplants You Can't Kill

  So you want houseplants - but you don't have a green thumb? No problem!
• Gardening

  Spider Mites - Getting Them Off Your Plants

  What to do if your plants are on the spider mite menu.
• Soil

  Testing and Adjusting Garden Soils

  Not all dirt is created equal.
• Gardening

  The Bare Minimum Gardening Tools

  You'll definitely need a few tools to start gardening.
• Houseplants

  Those Pest-y Houseplants

  Use humidity, temperature and other natural remedies to rid your greenery of pests.
• Sprinklers

  Tips for Winterizing Your Sprinkler System

  Part of maintaining a healthy lawn is making sure your irrigation system is protected against harsh winter weather.
• Gardening

  Tomatoes in a Can

  Apartment dwellers and those with otherwise inadequate yards can still eat from a home-grown garden.
• Pets

  Well Look What the Dog Brought In — Infestations, Itching and Disease

  Ways to keep your home and your pet parasite free.
• Winterizing

  Winter-prep Checklist

  Top ten list of this month's to-dos, from Tara Aronson.

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