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Should You Add Sugar to a Snake Plant?
Harriet M. Ashford
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Adding sugar to a snake plant has become a popular trick, supposedly boosting the microorganisms in the potting mix and...
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How Glyphosate Herbicide Affects Earthworm Reproduction and Soil Health
Harriet M. Ashford
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The presence of earthworms is a sign of a healthy, balanced agricultural environment. However, repeated use of synthetic chemical products...
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Calibrachoa for Small Balconies: A Colourful Trailing Plant
Harriet M. Ashford
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Calibrachoa is particularly appealing for anyone with limited room, as it thrives in pots while producing a remarkable number of...
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Lavender: the natural spring blend for abundant July flowers
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many keen gardeners spend the summer watering and encouraging their plants, yet still wonder why their lavender produces hardly any...
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How to Use an Old Kitchen Sponge in the Spring Garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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Anyone preparing their balcony or garden for the new season usually thinks about fresh compost, fertiliser and hardy varieties. Few...
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Why Dragonflies Near Your Home Signal Natural Balance
Harriet M. Ashford
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Watching graceful insects glide above plants on sunny afternoons often sparks instant curiosity among residents. The swift flight of dragonflies...
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Recycled Asphalt Driveways: A Greener Alternative to Concrete
Harriet M. Ashford
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A few years ago, a thick layer of concrete in front of the house was seen as a sensible, almost...
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Ecovacs Goat A1600 LiDAR Pro review: the robotic mower that tackles lawn edges
Harriet M. Ashford
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A line trimmer on a wire-free robotic lawn mower was a bold move. With the Goat A1600 LiDAR Pro, Ecovacs...
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Clean Your Patio Naturally: Five Home Remedies Against Moss
Harriet M. Ashford
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With a few simple home remedies, your patio can look presentable again – without resorting to harsh chemicals. When people...
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Mosquitoes Use Infrared Sensing to Find Human Hosts
Harriet M. Ashford
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Mosquitoes appear to find us especially appealing. Alongside our scent and the air we exhale, uncovered skin effectively acts like...
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Queen Ants Use Hygienic Cannibalism to Protect Their Colonies
Harriet M. Ashford
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Ant mothers are masters of tough love: they have no opportunity to indulge their unwell young. US researchers have discovered...
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How Light Pollution Confuses Moths and Disrupts Ecosystems
Harriet M. Ashford
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For much of their evolutionary history, moths have found their way through the night using the moon and stars. Now,...
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Global Pesticide Harm Is Rising Across Farming Regions
Harriet M. Ashford
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Modern farming depends extensively on pesticides to safeguard crops and sustain high food yields. Yet scientists have established over time...
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Early warning of alpha-cypermethrin resistance in mosquitoes
Harriet M. Ashford
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Public-health programmes throughout the tropics use alpha-cypermethrin sprays to kill mosquitoes that transmit dengue, Zika and chikungunya. The insecticide acts...
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Invasive rats reshape coral reefs in the Chagos Archipelago
Harriet M. Ashford
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Rats can arrive on tropical islands as stowaways, after which the birds that once nested there begin to vanish. It...
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Newborn German Cockroaches Learn Their Colony’s Faecal Odour
Harriet M. Ashford
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Cockroaches commonly cluster in dim hiding places with easy access to food, dampness and safety. Fresh research suggests that newborn...
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Robert Raven: Why Scientists Study Spiders, Cockroaches and Flies They Fear
Harriet M. Ashford
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Robert Raven does not adore spiders. They make his flesh creep and bring him out in cold sweats. They have...
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Why Mosquitoes Are More Attracted to Some People Than Others
Harriet M. Ashford
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For many people, mosquitoes are simply irritating and unpleasant. If that is the extent of your experience with them, you...
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Lonomia Caterpillar: Why Contact Can Cause a Medical Emergency
Harriet M. Ashford
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Resting a hand on a tree trunk can be enough to result in a medical emergency. Concealed among vegetation and...
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Asian hornet: where to find early nests around your home and garden shed
Harriet M. Ashford
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Between February and May, the Asian hornet prefers to build its first miniature nests on homes and garden sheds. Knowing...
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How to Use PET Bottles in the Garden for Sustainable Plant Care
Harriet M. Ashford
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Once the drink has been finished, many people throw away the plastic container without considering other uses. In the garden,...
