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How to Take Care of Lucky Bamboo

Find a plant that looks appealing to you., Pick one that’s a vibrant green color., Make sure it’s been planted properly...

12 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Care for a Norfolk Pine

Plant the tree in the right soil., Keep the soil slightly moist., Make sure the tree gets lots of indirect sunlight...

15 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Care for Flaming Katy

Position it in a light, sunny position., Keep the soil semi moist between waterings and ensure that the soil is dry...

7 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Care for Gardenias

Find an area with full sun to light shade to plant your gardenias., Test the pH levels of the soil to determine if the...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Care for Boston Ferns

Gather your potting supplies., Pot your fern., Place your fern outdoors in a warm, humid environment., Put your Boston...

10 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Get Rid of Millipedes

Maintain your lawn., Eliminate or move hiding places., Divert rainwater away from the house., Seal cracks or crevices...

18 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Get Rid of Snails

Make beer traps., Try using copper., Sprinkle crushed egg shells., Use coffee., Encourage snail predators., Use...

7 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Kill Ants without Pesticides

Use dish soap and water., Try white vinegar and water., Make a lemon juice solution., Sprinkle diatomaceous earth...

5 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Get Rid of Thistles

Cut the thistle down., Dig out the root., Introduce natural predators., Use a non-selective broadleaf herbicide., Try...

11 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Kill Bamboo

Cut the bamboo down to soil level and wait for new shoots to grow back., Sever any underground rhizomes when new shoots...

8 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Keep Deer Out of Your Yard

Use human hair as a deterrent., Spread hair on your flower garden., Put some of the remaining hair in a sock or...

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Kill Vines

Know what to expect., Determine the exact vine species., Pull or dig the vines out by hand., Cut away any surface...

22 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Harvest Pecans

Observe the pecan trees for indications the nuts are ready to fall., Establish the fact that the nuts your target tree...

17 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Kill Kudzu

Choose the right herbicide for your needs., Use protective gear when applying herbicides., Spot spray small outbreaks...

6 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Harvest Rhubarb

Choose the right time to harvest., Harvest according to the age of the rhubarb., Know when a stalk is ready for...

8 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Pick Dewberries

Determine when the berries will begin bearing in your region ., Find a location where you can pick ., Watch for signs...

30 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Husk Corn

Set up an easy-to-clean workspace., Start with the outer leaves., Uncover the ear’s tip., Gather the tops and tassel in...

7 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Pick Pumpkins

Choose a design to carve before you go shopping for pumpkins., Check for a smooth, uniformly colored skin., Keep an eye...

8 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Collect Rhubarb Seeds

Wait for the seeds and rhubarb branch to dry out., Put the seeds down somewhere safe while you assemble your...

4 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Cope Following a Flood

Keep the family together., Deal with any health issues impacting your family., Stay healthy., Take care of your...

7 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Defend Your Home from Flooding

Review the areas of risk., Be prepared., Follow your flood plan., Think about people first., Consider having sandbags...

15 steps 1 min Advanced

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