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Arugula vs. Weed Lookalikes: A Visual Guide
Ever mistake a weed for your prized arugula? In this article, we’ll help you separate your treasured arugula from its deceiving lookalikes. We’ll explore differences in size, leaf shape, and flower color for a variety of similar plants, including some that can be toxic if consumed. If you are interested, also check out our guide …
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Squash or Weed? Spotting 11 Look-alikes
Ever mistaken a pesky weed for a promising squash plant in your garden? You’re not alone. Many weeds, especially in their early stages, can fool even the most seasoned gardeners with their squash-like characteristics. This article dives deep into the world of squash plant look-alikes, dissecting their similarities and distinctions. Also, check out our guide …
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Top 10 Weeds That Deceive as Carrot Tops (Pictures)
If you grow carrots or want to eat your carrot greens, it’s important to be able to identify them from weeds that look like carrot tops especially since some of the look-alikes are deadly. Carrot tops and lookalike weeds can be distinguished from each other by noting the leaf shape and size, plant height, flower …
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11 Weeds That Look Like Lettuce (& How to Identify Them)
If you grow lettuce in your garden or if you like to forage your veggies in the wild, you may often come across weeds that look like lettuce. It is important to be able to tell the difference because some of the look-alikes are not only bitter but also toxic. The easiest way to identify …
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Field Tomato vs Greenhouse Tomato: Which is better?
Embark on a flavorful adventure as we delve into the world of tomatoes and unravel the taste and nutritional differences between field and greenhouse varieties. Are field tomatoes better than greenhouse tomatoes? While field tomatoes are often considered to have a better flavor and higher nutritional value, growing conditions, and tomato variety also play a …
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Top 51 Flowers That Pollinators Love: Ranked by Popularity
Tired of endless flower lists that don’t live up to their pollinator-friendly claims? Look no further. Our ultimate list of 51 flowers, complete with pictures, is based on a UK study (Rollings & Goulson, 2019) that ranked the popularity of 111 ornamental plant cultivars amongst pollinators based on 9,000 pollinator visits over five years. Our …
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Top 19 Moss-Compatible Plants (Pictures)
Imagine your flower pots and houseplants looking like they’re straight out of a magical fairy tale, complete with lush, velvety green moss. Moss can be the perfect companion to your houseplants, but not all plant partners are a match made in heaven for moss. For the moss and the houseplant to thrive together, they should …
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Do Cacti Like Humidity? (Species List Included)
When it comes to cacti, many people might assume that these drought-tolerant plants thrive only in arid environments with low humidity. However, some cactus species actually prefer higher levels of humidity. So, it depends on the species of the cactus. Generally, epiphytic cacti like high humidity levels of 50-80%, and dessert-dwelling cacti species with thick …
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How Much Light Does Moss Need? (List Included)
Providing the right amount of light is essential to growing moss indoors. Mosses can survive in low light but to thrive they require light to photosynthesize. Depending on the species, some moss species (e.g. Broom fork moss, Pincushion moss) can thrive in partial shade; But a large number of moss species (e.g. Haircap mosses) require …
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Top 16 Mosses for Indoor Plants & Living Wall
Growing mosses indoors is becoming increasingly popular. Not only are they low-maintenance and always green, they can also improve indoor air quality. Mosses can be used as potting material for orchids, to topdress or accompany plants with similar growing habits, or as a living wall to create a unique and natural touch in your home. …
