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Plants Emit Ultrasonic Sounds When They Are Stressed
Harriet M. Ashford
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Roald Dahl may, it seems, have been right about something: when a plant is injured, it screams. Well, in a...
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University of Surrey Research Reveals How Indoor Plants Improve Buildings
Harriet M. Ashford
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Most people spend far more of their day indoors than they may think. At home, in schools, workplaces and shopping...
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How Riparian Buffers Affect Pesticide Pollution in Pennsylvania Streams
Harriet M. Ashford
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Pesticides sprayed across farm fields can ultimately reach the water we drink, a concern that remains troubling for both researchers...
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University of East London review finds no direct evidence that home gardens clean air pollution
Harriet M. Ashford
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Air pollution is one of the world’s most lethal environmental hazards. Approximately 99% of people worldwide live with air quality...
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Electric Grills: How to Use, Clean and Choose Them
Harriet M. Ashford
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Practical, compact and straightforward to use, electric grills can be an alternative for cooking meat, fish and vegetables every day....
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Sow Cosmos Now for a Summer of Flowers
Harriet M. Ashford
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As the warmer season gradually approaches and the sun grows stronger, a brief but valuable window is opening for amateur...
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Lucky Bamboo: Benefits, Symbolism and Care at Home
Harriet M. Ashford
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Lucky bamboo is among the plants most commonly kept in homes and offices, combining symbolism, a light appearance and easy...
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Bicarbonate of Soda for Moss and Weeds in Patio Joints During Winter
Harriet M. Ashford
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There is no need for heavy-duty cleaning: an unassuming kitchen powder can take on the dirty work. While many people...
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How to Use Dry Yeast for Orchids at Home
Harriet M. Ashford
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Among the ornamental plants people enjoy keeping indoors, orchids undoubtedly steal the spotlight. Their flowers are delicate, remain attractive for...
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Wooden Plank Slug Trap: A Simple, Poison-Free Garden Solution
Harriet M. Ashford
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Frustrated amateur gardeners often reach for blue pellets from a packet. Yet there is a far simpler, cheaper and, above...
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How to Create a Window Hydroponic Mini Garden at Home
Harriet M. Ashford
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Having a window hydroponic mini garden at home is rather like keeping a chef’s miniature vegetable patch inside the flat:...
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Garden hose: how to avoid attracting snakes to your garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners enthusiastically bring out their tools in spring, thinking about fresh greenery rather than snakes. Yet this is...
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How to Use Coffee Grounds in Balcony Plant Pots
Harriet M. Ashford
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Sprinkling coffee grounds into balcony plant pots has become one of those household tricks that many people swear works wonders...
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Nigella: the easy summer flower for every garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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While many amateur gardeners are still staring in bewilderment at overflowing seed racks, experts are praising one summer flower that...
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Why Do Houseplant Leaf Tips Become Dry?
Harriet M. Ashford
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The appearance of brittle tips on houseplant foliage is a clear warning sign that calls for prompt action. Understanding the...
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Natural mosquito-repellent plants for balconies and terraces
Harriet M. Ashford
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It need not be that way. Anyone hoping to enjoy mild evenings on a balcony or terrace often turns to...
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Asian Hornet Trap: A Simple Plastic Bottle Method for Gardens
Harriet M. Ashford
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More and more beekeepers and amateur gardeners are raising the alarm: the Asian hornet is spreading rapidly and placing considerable...
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Why Leaving Pet Food Out Overnight Attracts Rats and Contamination
Harriet M. Ashford
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Leaving bowls filled with dog and cat food out overnight can create a major household hazard. This common habit attracts...
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Calibrachoa for overflowing balcony flower cascades
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many balcony gardeners know the disappointment: expensive window boxes, attractive pots and plants put in with high hopes - only...
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Hydrangeas: Dried Orange Peel as a Natural Fertiliser
Harriet M. Ashford
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Rather than buying costly specialist fertiliser, an everyday leftover can give shrubs fresh vigour. One particular kitchen waste product can...
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Rice Water for an Orchid Without Flowers: Strategic Weekly Watering
Harriet M. Ashford
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Rice water may support an orchid without flowers when used as an additional care measure rather than a miracle cure....
