Garden questions & answers

Bernadette O.
Hello MyGardeners, I'm new to this site and have a query about a 'stowaway' plant that is growing in a pot on my Windowsill (South West Ireland) I've asked local gardeners what it could be, but to no avail. It has grown to be about 3feet tall and I'd love to no how to care for it.. even though it … Read more » Tuesday January 21 at 12:18 • •
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- Mike S. Avocado maybe ? Last Sunday at 18:55
Roxana
Does anyone know the name of this succulent cactus? It is the full size picture of the plant I posted yesterday. It has never grown this big, but with this year's rain, it has made progress. Last Saturday at 15:47 • •
Roxana
These "stems with tiny flowers" popped out of our giant desert succulent plant. Does anyone know the name of the giant, dome-shaped succulent that these stems popped out of? (We have had the succulent for decades, however, with all the rain this past year, seven of these new stems with flowers … Read more » Last Friday at 02:39 • •
Sandy B.
i'm new to this forum so unsure how I ask the following. I uploaded a pic of a plant earlier today (thank you for helping me identify it Teresa!) but my question is my large pot is getting too small. do I need to re pot my peace lily or can I somehow prune it? I'd prefer to prune but unsure … Read more » Tuesday February 11 at 21:42 • •
Lori M.
Is this a weed? If it is I need to pull it. Thanks Tuesday July 2, 2019 at 21:31 • •
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- Nightshade Monday February 10 at 16:30
- Lori M. Thank you Monday February 10 at 17:43
john l.
Could someone tell me what this ground cover is? Friday June 21, 2019 at 03:38 • •
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- Pig face Monday February 10 at 16:32
Valerie
What flowers are these? Friday July 5, 2019 at 05:44 • •
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- Kalanchoe Monday February 10 at 16:30
Bernadette O.
Another photo of the unknown stowaway.. I'm not sure how many photos you can upload for a query.. hopefully this helps my enquiry. thanking you Tuesday January 21 at 12:22 • •
Cindy K.
Does anyone know what the white flowering plant is? I live in Central Florida and this is a plant I saw while at Disney.

Thanks! Monday December 9, 2019 at 16:48 • •
Doug C.
I live in southern Ontario. I need a nice ground cover that loves full sun. It would be nice to have some colour if possible. This area is in full sunshine 90% of the day. It is for the bank of my property to help avoid erosion. Any suggestions? Sunday December 8, 2019 at 15:05 • •
Roxana
Will the recent rains add more beautiful flowers to our garden? I sure hope so. I guess we are not in a drought anymore. Saturday December 7, 2019 at 20:03 • •
Regina B.
I couldn't get a close-up. Does anyone have any idea what this is? Tuesday November 12, 2019 at 04:12 • •
Anne R.
What is this v low growing late yellow flowered plant? Friday October 25, 2019 at 09:28 • 1 gardener likes this •
kate f.
Any idea what could be causing this?Potted banana plant brought inside for winter formed lots of small black balls that are causing holes in leaves and dropping to the floor. Saturday October 19, 2019 at 09:01 • •
Jef A.
What is this plant? Thursday October 17, 2019 at 16:38 • •
Antoni U.
Somebody can give me an ID for this flower / plant?

Location: Bangkok's suburbs Sunday October 13, 2019 at 12:19 • •
Jamie A.
Someone stated what type of plant this wasn’t but didn’t state what it was. I was given a clipping of
This plant a few years ago and it’s done well although never flowered and I had seen beautiful large red flowers on the original plant
Can anyone offer what this is and possibly what I need to do … Read more » Tuesday October 1, 2019 at 17:44 • •
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- Holly J. Called orchid cactus. Monday October 7, 2019 at 02:50
Julianne G.
What is this? Friday September 27, 2019 at 22:36 • •
Karin T.
Does amyone know what this plant is? Wednesday September 18, 2019 at 14:07 • •
Philip C.
Can anyone identify this plant? Could the leaves injure my pets if they eat them Tuesday September 17, 2019 at 19:44 • •
Bharat C.
Please help me identifying this plant . Saturday September 14, 2019 at 12:57 • •
Shafiqullah T.
Do you know the Afghan leek? Tuesday September 3, 2019 at 15:35 • 1 gardener likes this •
E C.
Found this tiny pink flower with a long green stem growing right through the middle of it along the road in Calaveras County, California this May (it’s growing right under the orange CA poppy in this picture). Can anyone help identify it? Thanks! Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 00:37 • •
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- E C. Wow, Susan, many thanks! Truly appreciate this thorough response. We’d just about given up on learning what this was. Thanks again for taking the time to explain! E Monday August 26, 2019 at 15:40
- Susan D. your welcome! Sunday September 1, 2019 at 14:47
Jenn W.
Is this poison Ivy? Thursday August 29, 2019 at 00:56 • •
Judy B.
I photographed this plant last week in Montenegro and i'm going crazy trying to identify it. Can anyone help? Tuesday August 27, 2019 at 20:26 • •
Jeff W.
This started growing wild on our deer and rabbit fence and we have no idea what it is --can someome tell us? Safe or not safe? Wednesday August 21, 2019 at 00:23 • •
Griffin G.
Trying to confirm that this is indeed Portulaca grandiflora Hook – Moss-rose purslane or is it another portulaca species/variety? Sunday August 18, 2019 at 20:31 • •
Kay j.
Keep getting this webbing/fuzziness on the top of my soil of my Pothos. Any idea what it is & how to treat it? Saturday August 17, 2019 at 16:10 • •
Alison W.
Want to know what this is please Thursday August 15, 2019 at 22:17 • •
BackToYou P.
Thank you Cindy B. and Mallory S. for identifying the plant in my photo as hollyhocks. Because of the shape of its leaves, which appears to be tri-lobbed ('scuse my use of inaccurate plant terms as I'm a newbie when it comes to plants and gardening) and the petals edges resembling multi thin … Read more » Sunday August 11, 2019 at 22:19 • 1 gardener likes this •
Al S.
Does anyone recognize this? Not a cornus... Thursday August 8, 2019 at 19:29 • •
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- Eugenia R. It's best if you post here: https://www.mygarden.org/plant... Sunday August 11, 2019 at 18:39
Grace E.
Is this a variety of milkweed? Saturday August 10, 2019 at 22:04 • •
Ann C.
The photo didn't appear in my message so I'm repeating it. Can anyone identify this plant please? Monday July 29, 2019 at 18:03 • •
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- Eugenia R. Just a weed Friday August 9, 2019 at 12:02
- Ann C. Thank you. I thought it probably was but wondered if anyone had a name for it. Sometimes weeds can be lovely, e.g. buttercups, daisies etc. The tiny flowers are a bit like mini chrysanthemums. … Read more » Friday August 9, 2019 at 12:11
Judith F.
what is this plant? Lower grower, self propagating, sun/part shade, little water; insigniicant blossoms on thin upright spikes; Sonoma Ca
Judith
707 996 2195 Saturday July 27, 2019 at 18:02 • •
HELENE P.
hello - what would this be ? I need to translpant and wonder how much sun / shade it needs and soil etc? THANKS Wednesday July 17, 2019 at 22:08 • •
Simone P.
How can I tell which is which: endless summer hydrangea and nantucket blue? I have both. Monday July 15, 2019 at 18:31 • •
Sarah R.
What variety of rambling rose is this? Monday July 15, 2019 at 08:42 • •
Sadia K.
What is the name of this flower's creeper? Sunday July 14, 2019 at 14:52 • •
Tapas Kumar S.
What is the name of this plant in pot in my garden Friday July 12, 2019 at 07:22 • •
Steve H.
Hi, I bought what I thought was a Japanese black pine seed from ebay, however it has grown a little now and I do not think its a black pine, can anyone ID this please? Thursday July 11, 2019 at 18:10 • •
Michi M.
Hello, I just joined today and I found this flower growing wild in my garden? I am stumped on what it is? Thursday July 11, 2019 at 18:03 • •
Michi M.
Hello, I just joined today!! I found this growing in my garden and I have never seen it before. I live in Humboldt California. The flowers look like mini snap dragons or the flowers of self heal but the color is yellow like St. John’s Wort. I have decided it’s their love child Thursday July 11, 2019 at 17:57 • •
Ildiko P.
Hi, these guys showed up after it Tilled. Any idea what they are? Thank yoi Sunday July 7, 2019 at 02:11 • •
Kyle J.
Does anybody know what plant/shrub this is? Sunday June 30, 2019 at 16:03 • •
Judy M.
I know what the pink annual flower is NOT. It is not phlox or campion. It grows about 8 ' high on a narrow stem with not many leaves. It is an ANNUAL not a perennial. I do appreciate people trying to name this as I have had it for 30 years but do not know the name. Friday June 28, 2019 at 22:10 • •
Fennie S.
Just moved to ex-show home in Gloucestershire, this tree was planted by the builder, I have no idea what it is. Any help much appreciated. Thursday June 27, 2019 at 18:14 • •
Jeanine S.
Why are my photos upside down ? Wednesday June 26, 2019 at 16:15 • •
Ryan S.
Does anyone know what this is Wednesday June 26, 2019 at 00:00 • •
Sam M.
Does anyone have any idea what these seedlings might be? My grandson brought them home from school, said they were cashews. Obviously they aren't. Sunday June 23, 2019 at 15:45 • •
thomas b.
Is this plant dying it's just under a bay window is it lack of water we have had a lot of rain. Friday June 21, 2019 at 08:44 • •
Deborah F.
Anyone know what this might be on my friends rhododendron? Monday June 10, 2019 at 19:34 • •
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- Patsy D. Gall caused by fungi Tuesday June 11, 2019 at 03:09
- Deborah F. Thank you! Thursday June 20, 2019 at 19:45
Linda A.
Anyone know what this is? Sunday June 16, 2019 at 11:48 • •
Barbara B.
Other than dead, this plant is supposed to have red berries. Just trying to find out what it was, if is about 2’ tall in this photo Sunday June 16, 2019 at 00:53 • •
Michelle T.
Can someone identify this plant for me? It was given to me and I'm not sure how to care for it. Thank you!! Saturday June 15, 2019 at 03:17 • •
Linda C.
Trying to remember the name of this plant... Friday June 14, 2019 at 15:40 • •
Faizul Safuan S. Day Lily 'Little Wine Cup' (Hemerocallis 'Little Wine Cup')
How to buy the bulbs Sunday June 9, 2019 at 23:43 • •
Faizul Safuan S. Day Lily 'Little Wine Cup' (Hemerocallis 'Little Wine Cup')
How to buy this bulbs Sunday June 9, 2019 at 23:43 • •
Jeannette J.
Is this a weed or sorrel? Sunday June 9, 2019 at 22:09 • •
Rachael K.
What is this? Keeper plant or weed? No flowers yet, but I had tossed some flower mixes in this area. Sunday June 9, 2019 at 21:19 • •
thomas b.
What is this plant called it sheds its leaves in winter then it all grows back in the summer do you have to trim this? Saturday June 8, 2019 at 11:44 • •
meghan k.
I need ro gwt a better photo of the whole plant, but ideas for this? Mounding, about 10 inches high, no flowers yet. Thursday June 6, 2019 at 15:11 • •
Ravishankar R.
Greetings,

Can any kind soul identify this shade bush in PA? Thursday June 6, 2019 at 14:47 • •
Ruth A.
I am watching a tomato plant for a friend and in the pot, this second plant has been growing. It looks like a squash, put there are slender thorns on the stems and also prickly spines coming from the veins of the leaves (you can see a "picker" on the upper left leaf). Any ideas what this plant … Read more » Sunday June 2, 2019 at 23:57 • •
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- Ruth A. Etieinne - thanks so much! I looked at photos of litchi tomatoes on line and that does appear to be what the second plant is! I so much appreciate your help. (: I guess I had better nurture … Read more » Monday June 3, 2019 at 21:45
- Etienne C. Ruth, on closer inspection you're right. I kinda jumped the gun as the leaves are a different shape. Further research shows it is a Solanum Viarum or "Tropical Soda Apple" is invasive and on the … Read more » Tuesday June 4, 2019 at 18:14
Suzuki M.
I have a newly bought climber I think its a variety of morning glory, planted in large pot full sun watered well but it is dying, others bought and planted same time same way same position doing wel.... Suggestions to help please. Sunday June 2, 2019 at 08:56 • •
Melissa B.
Does this look familiar to anyone? Friday May 31, 2019 at 13:13 • •
Mary K S.
This a volunteer. Anyone recognize it? Friday May 31, 2019 at 01:38 • •
Misty I.
My son won these at an awards ceremony but have no clue what they are or how to plant. Help?? Monday May 27, 2019 at 18:08 • •
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- Mary K S. This is a wax leaf begonnia Friday May 31, 2019 at 01:36
Margie S.
What type of bush is this Sunday May 26, 2019 at 22:06 • •
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- Margie S. And how do I fix it? Sunday May 26, 2019 at 22:07
Christine P.
What is this bush? Saturday May 25, 2019 at 00:18 • •
Shin Y.
What plant is this? Monday May 20, 2019 at 11:46 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Sheila D. Looks like a huge mimosa! It's beautiful.♡ Wednesday May 22, 2019 at 17:07
Thinh N.
Anyone has any info to share about this plant ? Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 21:28 • •
Twila R.
Trying to find information on what this plant is. Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 04:19 • •
Danell e.
Is this a weed or plant ? Monday May 20, 2019 at 16:42 • •
Tracie S.
This flower, i don't know why it won't load. Wednesday May 15, 2019 at 13:00 • •
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- Tracie S. What is the name of this? Thursday May 16, 2019 at 10:53
Margie C.
What plant might this be? Thursday May 16, 2019 at 00:46 • •
Harley B.
What is the name of this plant? Wednesday May 15, 2019 at 20:06 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Harley B. Found in BC, Canada in Moberly Lake Wednesday May 15, 2019 at 20:07
Judith E.
What plant is this Sunday May 12, 2019 at 19:01 • •
Diane C.
I need an ID on this plant Friday May 10, 2019 at 15:04 • •
Diane C.
I need an ID on this plant Friday May 10, 2019 at 15:03 • •
michael b.
I have a Prunus . nip . Brillant , with great blossoming in spring but very little leaf growth after that.
what do you think is the problem. Thursday May 9, 2019 at 13:49 • •
Crystal J.
I dont know what this plant is Wednesday May 8, 2019 at 00:22 • •
Thinh N.
I'd like to know what's the name of this plant. Can someone help me to identify it? Thanks Tuesday May 7, 2019 at 20:03 • 1 gardener likes this •
Deb P.
Can anyone tell me what flower this is. It will bloom a small yellow flower.

Thanks, Friday May 3, 2019 at 17:41 • 1 gardener likes this •
Vincent A.
Plant identified by gardener Jim Gershey as Kalanchoe. Thanks. Monday April 29, 2019 at 19:33 • 1 gardener likes this •
Tiff S.
Will someone please tell me the name of this plant/ yardweed? Wednesday April 24, 2019 at 20:53 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Tiff S. It's the purple leaves with the modules seeds attached it grows seasonally iv e notice in its place there is a thinner version of it with white flowers on it more than three inches tall. I'm wanting … Read more » Wednesday April 24, 2019 at 20:56
Karen L.
It has rained for two days in a row and the next day is sunshine should I still water my plants Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 23:00 • •
Joao P.
Help identifying this one, please. Monday April 22, 2019 at 20:55 • 1 gardener likes this •
Gaby A.
Does anyone know what this is? Monday April 22, 2019 at 14:44 • •
ken C.
Is there any way to control downy mildew? We have had a very wet winter and spring and the downy mildew is on my holyhock something bad. Sunday April 21, 2019 at 22:53 • 1 gardener likes this •
Rebecca m. Cilantro 'Leisure' (Coriandrum sativum)
When this plants bolts does it die or do I just cut the flowers off and it will come back? Sunday April 12, 2015 at 18:20 • •
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- Sophie C. Let the flowers turn to seeds and collect them for the next planting. The plants only grow for 1 season then die. Friday April 19, 2019 at 20:19
Noel O.
Does anybody know the name of this flower? (It's a vine) Saturday January 12, 2019 at 14:39 • •
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- Karen D. I agree with Cheryl, it looks like my pink coral vine Wednesday April 17, 2019 at 03:52
- Noel O. Thanks, Karen! Thursday April 18, 2019 at 16:46
Karen D.
I've had this plant for years. Easy plant with no pest problems; takes direct sun just fine and doesn't require a lot of water. I just don't know the name of the plant. I took a stalk years ago and stuck it in the ground and it has been growing every since. I sure would appreciate it if someone … Read more » Wednesday April 17, 2019 at 03:55 • •
jim F.
Have had this Japanese Maple 2 years now. Healthy, growing. 6ft. + tall. Zone 7b--good weather most of the year. No diseases or pests noted on this tree.
But, there is a bare spot about 4 feet off the ground that extends over a foot up the main trunk that has no limbs and no leaves--its … Read more » Thursday April 11, 2019 at 00:23 • •
Carol M.
Thanks to the person who identified my plant the desert rose cheers Carol Thursday April 4, 2019 at 00:20 • 1 gardener likes this •
Richa S.
Which flower is this?

It grows on a 35 to 40 feet tree. The head of the flower has yellow pods and the upper 3/4th portion is pink in colour the lower portion is white in shade.

Thankyou! :D Friday June 29, 2018 at 02:46 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Stephen B. Looks like Silk Tree, Albizia julibrissin Roses, Friday August 3, 2018 at 18:25
- Charlotte B. The leaves don't look right for Mimosa.
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Paula G.
Please help me identify this plant. Thursday March 14, 2019 at 18:11 • •
Selma S.
This came up unexpectedly so has to be a perennial. Looks and feels like a sedum. Anyone know the name? Thursday March 14, 2019 at 16:50 • •
Pam A.
I need help! This guy is growing from a clipping from my sisters plant. It’s an umbrella tree I beleive. Since I potted it though, it’s been “pouting” and wilting! I’m not sure how to help it! Different soil? Maybe this soil doesn’t drain well enough!? HELP! Saturday March 9, 2019 at 22:14 • •
Radu J.
What is The mame of This Flower?
What are the requirements for it?
10x Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 14:33 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Charlotte B. It resembles Banksia Tuesday March 5, 2019 at 06:10
Peggy C.
It's a tree I was giving 5 years ago. The lady called it a scambled egg tree, which would be yellow flowers bunched together that was what she described this. Yesterday it has it's 1st flower ever on it. And for the life of us can't figure it out. Please help identifying our little family tree Tuesday March 5, 2019 at 00:26 • •
Louise B.
Does anyone know what this is? Sunday March 3, 2019 at 10:52 • •
Jeanine S.
Does someone know why my photo is upside down ? Wednesday February 27, 2019 at 06:46 • •
Rami E.
I had this seedling appearing in one of my pots and need to identify it if possible - I remember that I planted delphinium tall black knight but I am not sure if the seedling is a Delphinium Sunday February 10, 2019 at 08:22 • •
April z.
Anyone knows the name? It has white flower like a spider lily. It can be 2-3 feet tall, saw it in east of Los Angeles Sunday February 3, 2019 at 06:06 • •
Alana T.
Plant ID?

I received two plants from my sister, cuttings from a prolific plant she's had for a while but has no idea what it is or where it came from. The larger plant initially looked similar to the smaller one but was struggling more, so I put it on the balcony for more sun and it promptly … Read more » Friday October 19, 2018 at 06:29 • •
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- Alana T. Except now I can’t figure out how to upload the picture of the larger plant. But it’s a little shorter, and the leaves are about 4-6x as large and very dense, so much so that you can’t see the … Read more » Friday October 19, 2018 at 06:32
- Alana T. Someone identified the picture of my larger plant as a Kalanchoe, and after looking at pictures I agree my larger plant does look like a Christmas Kalanchoe. I’ve yet to see any pictures that look … Read more » Friday January 25, 2019 at 18:11
Sarah S.
Hi ! Which plant is this ? Tuesday January 15, 2019 at 16:50 • •
Noel O.
Does anybody know the name of this flower? Saturday January 12, 2019 at 14:41 • •
Noel O.
Does anybody know the name of this flower? Saturday January 12, 2019 at 14:37 • •
Patrick A.
Anyone know the name of this shrub. Has 5cm long 1.5cm wide ovoid green fruit. Saturday December 29, 2018 at 15:41 • •
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- Patrick A. Thanks Sam - have just eaten 2 - unusual flavour Tuesday January 1, 2019 at 18:58
- Sam M. Excellent. I love them. Great in crumbles. Apple and feijoa crumble. Wednesday January 2, 2019 at 05:57
Gary P.
Does anyone know what this tree is please?

Thank you, Gary Saturday December 29, 2018 at 13:48 • •
Jill M.
Anyone know the name of this plant Saturday December 22, 2018 at 20:25 • •
Jenny M.
This plant came up in my orchard pot Friday December 21, 2018 at 09:51 • •
Katrina L.
Can u please tell me what kond of plant this is Saturday December 8, 2018 at 19:03 • •
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- Genevieve M. cast iron plant Tuesday December 11, 2018 at 22:49
Roxana
Grapes in December- We thought the grape vine was done for the season, however today I noticed some little grapes growing on the vine. Do grapes grow in December and the coming winter months in Southern California? Do I need to cover them at night? Saturday December 1, 2018 at 22:33 • •
Debbie S.
What plant is this? Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 22:29 • •
John L.
I ordered baby tears from Drummers, MN
Whats the real name of this plant.
I was told baby toes...lol Saturday October 20, 2018 at 01:00 • •
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- John L. Pilea depressa Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 14:55
Rhonda
Sunday November 25, 2018 at 19:49 • •
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- Rhonda oops - should be portrait not landscape Sunday November 25, 2018 at 19:52
Heather L.
Which type of Euphorbia is this? There are so many and when I looked them up I could not find one that looked like this. They were all very straight and tall! Wednesday November 14, 2018 at 01:57 • •
Tapas Kumar S.
What plant and flower is it. Monday November 5, 2018 at 13:05 • •
Alana T.
Ignoring the sad state of the leaves (I just brought my plants in from the balcony a couple weeks ago and I’m still trying to figure out good light and water for them all) I was examining my carrot plant today when I noticed the leaves looked a little dusty. Like there were cobwebs in the spaces … Read more » Saturday November 3, 2018 at 05:48 • •
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- Alana T. As I was sitting here going “NOOOOOO BUGS I HATE BUGS” I remembered I had a giant jar of food-grade diatomaceous earth I got to deal with cockroaches when I first moved into the apartment, as a … Read more » Saturday November 3, 2018 at 06:07

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