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Spider mites are a common garden pest, both indoors and outdoors. Learn how to get rid of and avoid spider mites with these seven methods,| The Spruce
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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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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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Garden plants are usually labeled with required sun exposure. Here's what Full Sun, Partial Partial Shade, Dappled Sun, Full Shade really mean.| The Spruce
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Rely on state maps for the USDA Hardiness Zones for planting to select plants suited to your location and climate.| The Spruce
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Despite their similarity, knowing the difference between vermiculite and perlite can pay off. Learn when it's better to use one rather than the other.| The Spruce
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Learn about poinsettia care indoors to keep your plants thriving. Discover tips on flowering, pruning, propagating, and more.| The Spruce
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The best soil moisture meters help you determine how often to water your plants. We researched the best models for indoor and outdoor use to avoid overwatering or underwatering ever again.| 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
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Soil pH is not a nutrient, but a plant suffers nutritionally when the ground it is growing in has the wrong pH. Find out why and how to correct it.| The Spruce
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Making compost to feed your garden is easy to do and requires very little effort. Here are simple steps to make and care for your own compost.| The Spruce
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Fertilizers provide key nutrients to your yard and garden. We vetted top picks, considering type, nutrient content, feed duration, and ease of use.| The Spruce