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How to Care for a Red Croton

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Few plants match the croton, Codiae variegatum, for brilliant and unusual foliage. The plant is used in gardens in semitropical zones but is not hardy north of U.S. Department of Agriculture zone 9. Red cultivars like red batik, red banana, red Ruiz, Mrs. Robinson, Norma and others like them have le

What Begonias Are Sun Loving?

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Begonias are grown for their attractive flowers and succulent leaves. More than 1,300 species exist, and — due to the ease with which they may be hybridized — more are being cultivated constantly. Begonias are members of the family Begoniaceae. Most begonias grow best in shade, but a fe

Beautiful Flower Garden Layouts

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To have a beautiful garden doesn't only depend on having beautiful plants and blooming flowers. These plants and flowers must be placed in proper order to have a view that is pleasing to the eyes. To have this you must use good flower garden layouts that enhance the beauty of the plants and of

Garden Art Made From Junk

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Garden art can come from many sources. Statues, benches and birdbaths are all common features in a backyard garden. A fun and original form of garden art is to used objects you find lying around. The original purpose of the junk does not have to remain the same; it can be whatever you want it to be.

How to Kill a Dill Herb Plant

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Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a culinary herb grown in many gardens. It is very distinctive, with green umbels and fern-like foliage. Dill self-seeds readily, which can make it problematic when grown without containment. Like when growing mint, you must take great care to choose an area to grow di

Homemade Palm Fertilizer

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Palms should be fertilized at least three times a year. Apply the fertilizer throughout the landscape surrounding the palm, to insure that all the nutrients will be used. The nutrient levels should be around 2 percent nitrogen, 1 percent phosphorus and 3 percent potassium. Using it all is the key fo