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Q. November is not a great gardening month, but I do like to putter outdoors. Please suggest some projects that you consider timely, if not urgent.

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Few indoor plants are as forgiving as the peace lily, but coaxing one to put out its sculptural, creamy white spathes once October slips away is a different challenge entirely. As fall sets in, the ...

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Save your banana peels, soak them in water, and pour the liquid around your tomatoes, roses, or houseplants. Supposedly, this simple kitchen scrap can replace expensive fertilizer and produce ...

The hitch-mounted tent is a concept we've seen show up a number of times over the past decade, most notably and recently in a version developed by global car accessories giant Thule. Australian ...

Rubber plant care is simpler with the right light, watering and pruning. Learn how to keep Ficus elastica healthy in a bright ...

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