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Getting started with container gardening? Here are 10 essential tips for growing beautiful and successful container gardens.| The Spruce
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Planting a perennial flower garden takes planning if you want maximum beauty. This article offers specific ideas on design and layout.| The Spruce
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Using Epsom salt for plants can enhance their flower colors and encourage healthier blooms. Learn how and when to use it correctly in this simple guide.| The Spruce
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Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) can create havoc in a garden by feeding on the leaves of plants. Learn how to prevent and eliminate them.| The Spruce
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Add milk spray to the list of homemade remedies for powdery mildew. Learn how to use a milk solution for an effective treatment.| The Spruce
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Learn what NPK stands for on a fertilizer label. Determine how the numbers on a fertilizer bag and other ingredients may impact your garden.| The Spruce
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Fish emulsion is an organic fertilizer that you can buy or make from byproducts of fish oil and fish meal. Learn how to use it and make your own.| The Spruce
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Garden soil with poor texture or that is lacking nutrients should be amended to correct these problems. A soil test can tell you what is needed.| The Spruce
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Humus is decayed organic matter that is crucial for plant growth. Learn what humus consists of, how to make it, and how to add it to your garden soil.| The Spruce
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Leaf mold is an excellent, free soil amendment. It is easy to make, simple to use, and has a huge impact on soil health.| The Spruce
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Overfeeding plants can result in a condition called fertilizer burn. Find out what to look out for and steps to correct the problem.| The Spruce
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Here's how to test your soil pH using vinegar and baking soda. Other home methods to test for acidity or alkalinity include test strips and a pH meter.| The Spruce
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10-10-10 fertilizer contains equal parts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) to grow healthy plants. Learn how to use this fertilizer correctly at home.| The Spruce