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Neem oil, an organic insecticide, is pressed from seeds of tropical neem trees. Learn how to use it to spare your garden from disruptive insects.| The Spruce
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Insecticidal soap sprays are a popular way to get pests off plants. Learn what’s in them and how to make your own.| The Spruce
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Aphids are very tiny sap-sucking insects that can greatly weaken plants; read how to identify aphids and use organic solutions to get rid of them.| The Spruce
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Powdery mildew is one of the most common and easily recognized plant diseases. Learn to identify, treat, and prevent powdery mildew with these tips.| The Spruce
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The genus Rhododendron includes azaleas as well as thousands of evergreen and deciduous shrubs. Learn how to grow and care for these flowering beauties.| The Spruce
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Learn how to identify thrips and many methods to control and eradicate the common indoor and outdoor plant pests.| The Spruce
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What's the meaning of plant cultivars, how do they differ from plant varieties, and why is the distinction so important? Find all the answers here.| The Spruce
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Powdered rooting hormone increases the success rate when you propagate plants using cuttings. Learn how to inexpensively add to your landscape plants.| The Spruce
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Azalea and rhododendron plants belong to the same family, Rhododendron. Learn the similarities and differences of the plants and how to grow them in your garden.| The Spruce
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Garden plants with purple stems and yellowing leaves are signs your soil pH could be too high. Learn what it means and how to fix it.| The Spruce
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Catawba rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense) boasts evergreen foliage and striking flowers. Learn how to grow it in your shade garden.| The Spruce
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Is your houseplant wilting, displaying yellow leaves, or relentlessly dropping its leaves? Use this comprehensive guide to identify and treat root rot.| The Spruce