Start by using a sharp knife to cut off the very top of a pineapple, leaving most of the leaves and crown intact. Before ...

Learn how to plant and grow sunflowers in pots, from sowing the seed to choosing the perfect location for the pot. How to Plant and Grow Sunflowers in Pots Sunflowers are easy to grow, but you can ...

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We asked Jo Lambell, founder of Beards & Daisies, to share her top picks for what to propagate now, plus her tips for giving your cuttings the best start. “Spider plants send out ‘pups’ (offshoots), ...

If you don’t have time or space to plant flowers in the garden, essential oils also work great to deter pests. Try peppermint, citronella and eucalyptus oil if you think you have rats visiting.

Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral infection that has been slowly spreading through eastern states and other ...

If you're tired of leaving your plant cuttings on your window sill, you'll love this fresh idea for a plant propagation ...

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Easily propagate bee balm for an endless supply of new plants by taking basal cuttings or dividing your plants, which will ...

Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is mostly ...