Environmental Problems
Cultural plant problems and various types of environmental issues are inevitable, regardless of how well you care for your garden. So what is a gardener to do? The first step to solving gardening issues caused by environmental problems in gardens is to do your research. The pages that follow will help with that. With information for dealing with types of environmental issues like contaminated soil, floods, heat waves or cold spells, you’re sure to find something that relates to the particular needs of your garden. So keep reading to learn more.
Environmental Problems
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Heat Wave Gardening Advice – Learn About Plant Care During A Heat Wave
Special care is needed for plants during a heat wave, and there are recommendations for gardening in these conditions. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Toxic Plants To Dogs - Plants That Are Poisonous To Dogs
Dogs can be extremely vigilant in their quest for something to nibble on, including plants. Knowing what plants are poisonous to dogs can go a long way in keeping your pet safe. This article will help.
By Nikki Tilley
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Dealing With Heat Stress: How To Protect Vegetables In Hot Weather
Anxiety when summer temps rise? While some vegetables suffer more than others, all feel some degree of stress with rising temperatures. Learn more here.
By Susan Patterson
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Uprooted Plant Damage: Dealing With Uprooted Plants
Uprooted garden plants are a very common gardening problem, especially in areas prone to high winds. Keep reading this article for information on what to do about plant roots coming out of the ground.
By Kristi Waterworth
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How Does Smoke Affect Gardens - Caring For Smoke Damaged Plants
Can smoke hurt plants? How does smoke affect gardens? These are great questions to be asking and the answers may surprise you.
By Teo Spengler
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Wind Damaged Plants: Tips On Helping Plants After A Tornado
When winter weather gets wild and windy, trees can suffer. But if a tornado hits your area once warmer weather returns, you may see extensive damage to your plants and garden, even if your house is spared. Learn how to save plants after a tornado in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Freeze Damage To Plants - Information On How To Treat Frozen Plants
A crucial part of winterizing the garden is to protect half-hardy and sub-tropical plants. But what happens when they become frozen? Learn what to do in this article. Click here for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Wind Injury To Plants – How To Fix Wind Damaged Plants
Strong winds can damage or kill landscape plants. Dealing with wind damage promptly and properly can improve a plant's chances of survival, and in many cases, the plant will recover its former graceful glory. Learn more in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Reasons For Early Leaf Drop: Why Are My Plants Losing Leaves
The reasons for unexpected leaf drop can be weather-related. Learn more about early leaf drop in trees and plants and how it can be weather-related here.
By Teo Spengler
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Flower Drop Tips: Reasons Why Healthy Blooms Fall Off
If you've ever experienced the disappointment of having healthy buds and flowers drop off of your plants, this article is for you. Click here to find out what causes blossom drop in plants, and what you can do about it.
By Jackie Carroll
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Keeping Plants Safe In Frost: How To Protect Plants From Frost
Even if your climate experiences cold winters, a single frost can come late in the spring or early in the fall to kill your tender plants well before their time. Learn more about protecting plants from frost in the article that follows.
By Liz Baessler
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Protect Your Plants In A Freeze - How To Protect Plants From Freezing
Unexpected freezes can devastate landscapes and gardens. It can leave a gardener wondering how to protect plants from freezing and what is the best way to cover plants. Read here to find out.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Is Edema: Tips For Treating Edema In Plants
Ever have one of those days when you feel a little sluggish and bloated? Well, your plants can have the same problem. Read this article to learn about edema in plants. Click here to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Dust Storms And Gardens: How To Protect Plants From Desert Storms
Sand storms in the desert wreak some of the most severe havoc on your garden. Learn how to protect plants from these desert storms in the following article so you won't be left in the dust. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Frost Damage On Plants: Early Blooming Flowers And Freezing Temperatures
No amount of experience can predict random bad weather. What do you do when a cold snap threatens your seedlings? Read on for more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Information On Plants Poisonous To Cats
Like dogs, cats are curious by nature and will occasionally get themselves into trouble on account of this. You should always be aware of toxic plants to cats in order to prevent any future issues. This article will help.
By Nikki Tilley
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What Is Desiccation: Learn About Desiccation In Plants
Winter winds blow hard everywhere, but your landscape may feel the pain long before you do. If your landscape plants are emerging from the winter with brown leaves, they're probably suffering from desiccation. Find out what it is and how to deal with it in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth