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How To Grow Marigolds

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Marigolds are easy to grow and require minimal effort. All you need is some well-drained soil, a little sunlight and some water every now and then. That’s it! Seriously, growing marigolds is stupid easy. If you don’t know how to grow marigolds but still want to plant them for the pest control or bee attracting benefits, this guide might help you get started.

How To Grow Marigolds
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Marigolds are excellent at repelling unwanted garden pests such as nematodes, cutworms, slugs and snails, mosquitoes and squash bugs. This makes them one of the best plants for organic gardening! Marigolds also repel thrips, which can destroy vegetable pollination if ignored.

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Why You Shouldn’t Buy Buddha Head Planters

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As houseplant addicts, we love unique and fun pots! We also love decorating our pots and plants. We like making our space our own. However, some planters may be considered offensive! We share why you shouldn’t buy buddha head planters.

Why You Shouldn't Buy Buddha Head Planters

History of Buddha

Buddha was a mystic philosopher who lived in northern India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. Later, his followers tried to make him into an infallible god-like figure, but his teachings were more of an attempt to show people how they could solve their own problems with the tools of self-reflection and meditation.

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Houseplants Toxic To Dogs

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There are many houseplants that are toxic to dogs and some of which can even be fatal. Any number of common indoor plants can cause stomach upset, allergic skin reactions or breathing problems. If you have a dog in your home it is best to keep potentially harmful houseplants out of reach as accidental ingestion could occur causing serious health issues for your pet. Also, toxic houseplants, if ingested may cause toxicosis resulting in gastrointestinal upset and ultimately death.

Houseplants Toxic To Dogs

In general, dogs have a much higher tolerance for eating plants when compared to cats which are more likely to nibble on houseplants causing damage and illness in the process. Many dogs could survive an accidental ingestion of non-toxic amounts of certain houseplants but you must determine what is toxic and what is not based upon the plant species as each one is different.

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Houseplants Toxic To Cats

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Cats are often seen as one of the most popular pets in America. But, did you know that many houseplants can be toxic to cats? This is because cats have a digestive system that cannot break down certain compounds found in plants which stop their liver from releasing toxins and help them eliminate waste properly. So, if your cat eats any part of these plants it may end up with kidney failure or even death!

Houseplants Toxic To Cats

There are thousands of toxic houseplants out there, but we’re providing you with a list of toxic plants that are easy to grow indoors. Your cat is bound to try and play around with them at one point or another. We recommend putting toxic plants up high where your feline can’t reach it or keeping toxic houseplants behind closed doors.

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Grow Your Own Pumpkins

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Have you ever thought about growing your own pumpkins? This is the perfect time to give pumpkin-growing a try! You’ll save money on pumpkins and get real satisfaction from seeing your pumpkin plants grow.

Grow Your Own Pumpkins
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Overall, pumpkin plants are very easy to grow. They don’t live as long as some other plants (typically only one season) but that is not difficult for most people. Pumpkins like hot weather and will die in cold weather. Ideally pumpkin plants should be planted outside after the danger of frost has passed but before the heat of summer arrives.

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