Questions & Answers
A. Those are probably fungus gnats. They lay their eggs in potting soil, and the soil-dwelling larvae of most species feed on decaying organic matter. Some may also feed on plant roots, but the majority won't cause serious damage. Of course, ... [... more]
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Garden Folklore That Works: 100s Pracl Tried Tested Gdng ...
 Good for beginners Combines scientific fact with age-old wisdom, to give garden enthusiasts all round coverage on many aspects of gardening. It talks about the indoor as well as the outdoor garden, with practical tips on seeds, potting, soil composition, ... [... more]
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The Houseplant Encyclopedia
Good, but not GREAT!! Although the book is comprehensive and has many tips on house plants, I only found 3 out of 25 plants in my house in this book. The photo section of this book is lovely, but it is titled "The most beautiful plants from A to Z& ... [... more]
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Dead Daisies Make Me Crazy
Natural gardening at its best. DEAD DAISIES MAKE ME CRAZY is the third title in the Janet Taylor, Loren Nancarrow natural gardening series. This is the best of the three and is highly recommended to all gardeners. This book will help you to control ... [... more]
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Ever Green .... Color For Fall And Winter
Plant the container as you would at any other time of the year, using good quality, organic potting soil to ensure excellent drainage. Water well to get it established and add a slow release fertilizer, according to package instructions. The two ... [... more]
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Sage- Iha Herb Of The Year For 2001
Sow seeds about 3/4 inch deep in potting soil about eight weeks before last frost date. Set out in the garden, spacing two feet apart, in well-drained soil (ph 6.0-6.7) in full sun. Take cuttings in early summer and pot up to make new plants. As ... [... more]
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Srw Tip#12: Easy Rose Propagation
Back to the procedures: Insert the cutting into a moistened potting mixture. This mixture should be loose and well-drained. (Any quality potting soil will do.) Keep the mixture moist, but not water-logged. Place the cutting in filtered, light ... [... more]
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass can easily be started from seeds. An easy way to start them is to take an empty plastic mushroom or frozen food container and punch some holes in the bottom for drainage. Place moistened potting soil inside and sprinkle the seeds in, ... [... more]
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Tiptoe Through The Tulips
To plant tulips in containers, choose a good sized pot, at least 10-12" in diameter, with good drainage. Fill the pot about 2/3 full with potting soil and mix in a balanced, slow release granular fertilizer. Put the bulbs in, points up (they can ... [... more]
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Starting Seeds From Scratch: Part Iii
I like to begin by dumping some potting soil out into an old tin baby's bathtub. It's easier to fill pots from it than the bag. A plastic dish tub is ideal. Lightly moisten the soil if it's really dry and mix thoroughly. The potting soil should ... [... more]
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Caring For Orchids Part One: Watering
;One of the fastest ways I know of to kill an orchid is to overwater it. The media (potting material) most orchids are grown in is very different from the potting soil that most plants use. My first orchid was an Oncidium mounted on a piece of ... [... more]
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The House Plant Encyclopedia
Good, but not GREAT!! Although the book is comprehensive and has many tips on house plants, I only found 3 out of 25 plants in my house in this book. The photo section of this book is lovely, but it is titled "The most beautiful plants from A to Z& ... [... more]
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