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      <title>Welcome home, bugs: how beneficial insects keep houseplants thriving</title>
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      <title>How to get rid of aphids: 9 natural ways to keep your garden pest-free</title>
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      <title>Fungus gnats bugging your plants? Pay attention to watering and try the potato trick or predatory mites</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fungus gnats can easily make their way into your home with potting soil, plant root balls, or potted vegetables. Their translucent larvae cause the worst damage. Read on to learn how to control fungus gnats!]]></description>
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      <title>Brown spots or wilted seedlings: what's wrong with my tomatoes?</title>
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      <title>Conquer powdery mildew: top tips for a healthier late-summer garden</title>
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      <title>Nettle: Fertilize your garden and banish pests—it really is that easy!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Is your garden teeming with nettles? They’re well worth gathering for practical use! Fermented nettle feed works like a fertilizer by lowering soil acidity and enhancing the nutrient uptake of your plants. Meanwhile, the slightly milder nettle water is an ideal weapon against pests. ]]></description>
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      <title>Thrips, scale insects, and spider mites! Identify and control houseplant pests</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stay vigilant, act quickly, and consider biological control. Learn how to eliminate houseplant pests before they take over with these detailed illustrations and practical tips.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The copse snail is a real nuisance in the garden—here’s how to get rid of it!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When copse snails appear in your garden, it’s time to act. Päivi Korpivaara, an expert in controlling copse snails, shares methods to successfully eliminate this mollusk.]]></description>
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      <title>Don’t destroy ants out of habit: nature’s pest controllers against ticks and other garden pests</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Finland is home to about sixty species of ants, none of which are dangerous to humans. However, a few, such as the wood-boring carpenter ant and the persistent pharaoh ant, can be problematic. Learn about the seven most common ant species in Finland!]]></description>
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