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Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
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If you ever wondered why leaves change color in autumn, you're not alone. Learn why leaves change color, and how they get that vibrant red hue.
10 Impossible-to-kill Plants
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Anyone who complains about having a brown thumb may simply be choosing the wrong plants to grow. Some plants are exceedingly sensitive and temperamental. But there are some plants that even the worst gardener would have a hard time getting rid of.
Siberia's Batagaika Crater Just Keeps Growing, and That's Not Good
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It's known as the "Gateway to Hell" and while it might not actually get you there, what it will unleash if it keeps thawing could truly be hellish.
How Xeriscaping Works
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Xeriscaping can help keep a lush, green landscape from succumbing to drought and turning into a yellow wasteland. Learn about Xeriscaping.
Top 5 Things That Go Wrong in Too-Fast Construction
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There are a lot of problems that can happen with too fast construction. Check out 5 things that go wrong in too-fast construction.
What is fertilizer and why do plants need it?
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What is fertilizer and why do plants need it? What do the three numbers on most bags of fertilizer mean?
Can California Save Today's Rain for Future Droughts?
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California has experienced unprecedented rain lately, but the state is still in a drought. So why can't the rain falling now be saved for later?
Can You Identify These Common Garden Plants?
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Have a green thumb? Think you know what people are planting in their gardens? This quiz will help you prove that you know a thing or two about cultivating.
How Earthworms Work
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Earthworms aren't just good for fish bait. Read about earthworm anatomy, reproduction and life as an earthworm at HowStuffWorks.
What Is Deforestation?
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Deforestation, or the removal of forests, contributes to global warming. Learn how deforestation harms our plants and animals -- even to extinction.