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Factors to Consider When Shopping for Planters

Mid-summer through early fall is an excellent time to purchase pots and planters. As many nurseries thin inventory in July, you can find some great deals. With seemingly zillions of choices, selecting the wrong planter for your needs is a time-suck and a waste of money.  Take a look at the top five factors to consider ...

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Grow Your Houseplant Collection Without Overspending

I love browsing nurseries and garden centers especially in summer when every inch of retail space is packed with plants. High-end stores with rare plants and artisan made pottery give me so much inspiration. If I let myself, I could spend a lot, but a spending  hangover would take the fun out of it. Instead ...

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Houseplants And Pet Safety – Subtle Signs Of Toxicity

With the growing number of pandemic pet adopters and houseplant collectors, understanding houseplants and pet safety is increasingly important. The term “toxic houseplant” paints a dramatic picture; a knocked over plant, chewed leaf, vomiting, and a panicked call to the vet. I recently read about a cat owner who bought a seemingly harmless sago palm ...

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