Environmental Problems
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Protecting Plants In Severe Weather – Learn About Thunderstorm Plant Damage
Lightning strikes off in the distance, for a brief moment lighting up your view, showing you all the destruction you will have to deal with once the storm passes - downed limbs or trees, pots blown away, plants flattened, etc. Learn how to protect plants from thunderstorms here.
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How To Prevent Trees Exploding From Cold This Winter
Extreme cold can cause the bark on some trees to explode. Click to learn why this happens, and what you can do about it.
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How To Predict Frost And Protect Your Garden
Learn frosty weather forecasting tips and how to predict frost so you can protect your garden veggies from harm.
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What Is Lake Effect Snow And How Does It Impact Gardens?
What is lake effect snow and how does it impact gardens? Click here to find out.
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Warning Signs Plants Are Too Cold... And When It’s Too Late
It’s important to know the symptoms of cold and frost damaged plants to protect and recover those affected. Click here to learn more.
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Brick Edging Frost Heave Issues – How To Stop Brick Heaving In The Garden
While brick is relatively easy to install, your hard work will be lost if brick edging frost heave pushes the bricks out of the ground. Click on the following article for tips on how to stop brick heaving from happening.
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Dark Side Of Nature – Sinister Plants To Avoid In The Garden
Some of our most common plants can show a dark side if we don't approach them with caution. Click here to learn about these sinister plants.
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Plants Toxic To Turtles – Learn About Plants Turtles Should Not Eat
Whether wildlife rehabilitators, pet owners, or even gardeners, it's necessary to be aware of plants toxic to turtles and tortoises. This article will help.
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What Is Acid Rain: Tips For Safeguarding Plants From Acid Rain Damage
The effects of acid rain on plant growth can be dramatic. If you live in an acid rain-prone area, read this article to learn about safeguarding plants from acid rain damage. Click here to get more information.
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What Are Parasitic Plants: Learn About Parasitic Plant Damage
Mistletoe actually is one of many different types of parasitic plants out there. Given that there are over 4,000 species of parasitic plants in existence, you will need some parasitic plant info to help you make sense of it all. Learn more about parasitic plants here.
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Holoparasitic Information – Learn About Holoparasitic Plants In Gardens
If a plant is growing on or near another, it's generally assumed they're simply compatible, and not that one is drawing vital nutrients from the other. Learn more about holoparasitic plants in this article so you can better distinguish plant friend from foe.
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What Is A Hemiparasitic Plant – Examples Of Hemiparasitic Plants
There are lots of plants in the garden that we devote almost no thought to. For example, parasitic plants exist in a wide range of conditions and they're rarely discussed. This article is about hemiparasitic plants and the damage they can do to your landscape or garden.
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What Is A Blind Plant: Learn Why Some Plants Fail To Bloom
Non-blooming of plants that should bloom is the actual definition of plant blindness. The reason some plants fail to bloom can be caused by many situations. Read here to discover the answers and causes of this disappointing bloom issue.
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Excessive Rain On Plants: How To Garden In Wet Ground
Wet weather and plants are usually a match made in heaven. However, sometimes this can be too much of a good thing. Learn more about what happens when there is too much rain on plants in this article and what, if anything, can be done.
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Leaves Dry And Paper Like: Reasons Plant Leaves Are Papery Looking
If you see papery leaves on plants, or if you've noticed papery spots on leaves, you have a mystery on your hands. However, there are several possible causes when leaves are papery looking and brittle. Click here for tips to unravel this conundrum.
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Signs Of Plants Affected By Too Much Water
While most people know that too little water can kill a plant, they are surprised to find out that too much water for a plant can kill it too. Read this article to learn the signs of an overwatered plant.
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Effects Of Cold In Plants: Why And How Plants Are Affected By Cold
Even plants in the correct zone may suffer from cold damage. Why does cold affect plants? The reasons for this vary and depend upon site, soil, duration of cold, and other factors. This article provides additional information.
