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Which plants are invasive and what should a gardener know about them? Learn how you can help rein them in – even on a small scale.
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Succulent Propagating Succulents: Yes You Can!

Propagating a plant may sound intimidating, but it’s a snap with succulents. Give this practically goof-proof method a try.
A Midwinter Houseplant Clinic

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It’s that time of year again. It seems so long ago that you dragged your summer-vacationing potted plants in from the outdoors to live among their fellow indoor residents. Day length has dwindled to the point of commuting to and from work in the dark, and some of your treasured container beauties are looking rough around the edges. What's a houseplant lover to do? Learn2Grow asked our newsletter readers to pose midwinter houseplant questions to our plant doctors. Here are some of your common questions – and our answers – to help you gain green-thumb success with your indoor beauties.

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