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What are the best shoes to wear for gardening?

When people think about the necessities they need for gardening they typically think tools: shovels, rakes, garden trowels, etc.

They don’t often think about things such as shoes and clothing to wear, although it’s an important thing to consider.

Having specific shoes to wear for gardening will keep your everyday shoes clean while protecting your feet while out in the garden.

What shoes you prefer to garden in will depend on the chores you are doing, the weather in your area, and just your basic likes. No matter the case you’ll want something that you can wash the mud and/or dirt off easily and can be put on and taken off your feet quickly.

If you’re in the market for great shoes to wear when gardening, here are some great choices!

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If you are reading this post then you have likely had the misfortune of having a dying orchid on your hands.

And believe me, there is nothing more disheartening than thinking you didn’t do enough (or maybe did too much) to care for the unique plant.

But before you get too disheartened and give up on your once beautiful bloom, take my advice. You may be able to save your precious bloom.

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Lavender is one of those plants that not only smells great but is beautiful too.

It is personally one of my favorite things to see (and smell) in the garden and I’m pretty sure the majority of you would agree with me.

Not only is lavender a popular essential oil these days, but it is also one of those blooms that are vivid in color and virtually low-maintenance, as long as it was established well in the first place.

One question that many gardeners have is: Does Lavender Attract Bees? If so, what types of bees does it attract?

Well, let’s take a look at those questions in the article below.

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Begonias are simply beautiful, but if you are a cat lover, you might be wondering: Are Begonias Toxic To Cats?

The short answer: Yes, begonias are toxic to cats. In some cases, they can cause serious harm to your precious fur babies. Thus it is essential that you keep these plants away from your cats

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If you are looking for a plant that is easy to care for, spider plants might be the option for you. But you might be wondering: Can Spider Plants Grow In Water?

The answer is no, spider plants can not grow in water only. Like other vegetation, in order to grow and flourish spider plants derive nutrients from the soil, without these nutrients they will not last long.

The answer is no, spider plants can not grow in water only. Like other vegetation, in order to grow and flourish they need nutrients. Spider plants derive nutrients from the soil, so without these nutrients they will not last long.

However, one unique thing about spider plants is that they produce little plantlets, some gardeners refer to them as spiderettes. These plantlets are often placed into water until they develop a root system that is strong enough for them to be put in soil.

This process is called propagation.

Let’s talk about how to propagate your spider plants.

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Spider plants are a low maintenance, easy plant to have in the house, but if you are a cat owner, you might be wondering: Are Spider Plants Toxic To Cats?

The answer is no, spider plants (chlorophytum comosum) are not toxic to cats and will not do any serious harm. However, it is important to note that spider plants are mildly hallucinogenic and if eaten by cats it can cause some unpleasant side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea or an upset stomach.

With that being said, even though it isn’t poisonous to cats, it is recommended that you discourage your cats from nibbling on your spider plants.

For that reason, in this post, let’s talk about 7 things you can do with your plant to discourage your cat from viewing it as a nice snack.

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