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How to Use Neem Oil Spray as an Organic Insecticide
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
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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Mulching your garden improves the soil in many ways and also makes the garden more attractive. Here are the pros and cons of various mulch materials.| The Spruce
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Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.) are easy-to-grow shrubs with myriad varieties and colors of blooms. Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the landscape.| The Spruce
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Moisture meters are convenient handheld devices that take the guesswork out of watering your plants. Plus, they help prevent over- or under-watering.| The Spruce
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What exactly qualifies as healthy soil and how can one create and maintain it in a garden? Learn how to ensure your plants and flowers are healthy.| The Spruce
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Raising the pH of soil can become necessary when the soil is too acidic, or when growing plants that prefer alkaline soil. Here is how it’s done.| 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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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
