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As to pruning, fronds that are still partially green should be left on the palm. They continue to photosynthesize and provide ...

Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs around, thanks to its spicy-sweet leaves and the way it adds a flavorful zing to pastas, sandwiches and sauces. But this leafy herb can be tricky to ...

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Lavender ( Lavandula) is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can thrive in a variety of growing conditions. While it will ...

Discover the joys of growing fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions. Basil is easy to grow as long as it has warmth, bright light, and ample water. It can even grow indoors year-round. It ...

Remove standing water wherever possible. While snakes don’t give two bits about spiky or smelly plants, some of their prey does care! If you think about it, it makes sense. Since snakes follow the ...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a sun-loving botanical in the Lamiaceae family of aromatic flowering plants which includes other culinary herbs like mint, rosemary, sage and thyme. There are more than 100 ...

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