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Slugs are a gardener's worst nightmare. These little pests can wreak havoc on your garden, leaving slimy trails and destroying plants. Slugs can be difficult to control once they infest your garden...

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to change color, many people's thoughts turn to fall vegetables. But with so many choices, it can be not easy to decide what to plant. Here are some of the...

Dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus) is an exotic and delicious fruit that can be grown at home with minimal effort. The plant is a cactus, so it thrives in hot, dry climates and does not need much...

Although it has been introduced abroad, the pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a native of tropical and subtropical America. The fruit has become a recognizable component of rice, fish, vegetables, and...

An avocado (Persea Americana) is a huge, brilliant green fruit with leathery, black skin. They are also known as alligator pears or butter fruit. The produce aisle's favorite fruit is the avocado....

Bananas (Musa spp.) come in dozens of types and variations. Although the banana and other tropical fruiting plants are frequently referred to as trees, they are enormous herbaceous plants without a...