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How to Get Rid of Aphids

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  No one likes dealing with aphids. It's overwhelming and distressing to watch your plants struggling with infestation of these tiny insects. They can infest gardens of all types and the large populations of these insects can cause severe damage or kill plants in a short time. Therefore  it's important to get rid of aphids as soon as you spot them in your plants. Aphids are usually found underside of the leaves and on plant stems. The common signs of their infestation is curled or distorted leaves and honeydew on leaves. Additionally, these soft-bodied, sucking insects come  in a variety of colors from black, white, green, yellow, and brown. This guide will show you a number of practices you can use to get rid of aphids.  Contents Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. (i) Use Organic and Natural Insecticides Whenever you notice there are aphids in

Best Potting Soil for Your Plants

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  Potting soil plays a vital role in the health of plants and the rate at which they grow. It is specially formulated for containers, to provide excellent drainage, and enhance root development. When you buy potting soil, you must choose the appropriate type that your plants require.  However, with so many options available in the market, it can be a daunting task to pick the right one. So to help you save your time comparing tons of products online, we've compiled the best potting soils suitable for different types of plants.  Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents Best For All Gardening Applications : Black Gold Organic Potting Mix Black Gold  potting mix is great to use anywhere you'd like to. Whether you want to bring back your sad plants or start seeds, you won't go with it. The soil consists of a variety of organic ingredients

The Best Grow Lights for Your Plants

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Light is one of the most important factor to consider for growing plants indoors. Without sufficient light, plants won't be able to produce the energy they need to grow. Even if you grow plants close to the window, they won't get adequate light, especially in the winter. Therefore you'll need to get a grow light. However, with so many types of grow lights available in the market, it can be difficult for you to pick the right one. To help you save your time, we've compiled the best grow lights to make your plants grow at their full potential.  Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents Best Adjustable : GHodec 4-Head Grow Light with Tripod Adjustable Stand Suitable for Various Plants This grow light has adjustable arms which makes it possible to add light for multiple plants. Not only that but you can also adjust the brightness lev

3 Common White Bugs on Plants And How to Get Rid of Them.

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Are you noticing white bugs on your plants? If so you may be dealing with  whiteflies, mealybugs or aphids. These are the most common white bugs that infest gardens of all types. They are usually spotted on plant stems and underside of the leaves. Their infestation causes leaves to lose color, wilt, curl and other symptoms.   If these bugs are left untreated, they spread quickly from plant to plant and with heavy infestation your plants may die. Therefore you need to take action before your beautiful plants become a memory of the past. Continue reading to learn more on how to identify and get rid of white bugs in your plants. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents Types of White Bugs Let's look in more detail at these 3 common white bugs that you can come across in both indoor and outdoor plants. 1.Whiteflies These are soft-bodied winged ins