Composting For Beginners
The foundation of a healthy garden is literally and figuratively, the soil. The better the soil, the better your harvest! Most garden centers and nurseries have shelves full of fertilizers and additives promising to make your soil the best it can ... [... more]
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Worm Farming - Using Vermiculture To Recycle
Ideally, you should add an inch or so of soil from your yard or garden so that the worms have a nice place to start from. Now, it is time for you to give your worms some scraps. Make sure you only feed grains, fruits, and vegetables. You can add ... [... more]
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Getting Control Of Bermuda Grass
Sometimes Bermuda Grass has it's place. It's hardy and does well in hot dry environments. The gardeners problem with Bermuda is it is totally invasive. It sends out little shoots that grow up, over, around and ... [... more]
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Gardening Safety
Your garden tools can be another danger. When you take them out for the first time in the spring, give them a through inspection and tune up. Discard any that have severely rusted or cracked from the winter cold. Sharpen and lubricate the blades ... [... more]
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Winter Sowing
There is a wealth of information on winter sowing online, but the best resource is the GardenWeb site. Users on the site have discovered that seeds that do not need heat to germinate, but can be planted in flats after temperatures drop and put ... [... more]
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Summer Gardening Checklist
* Punch small holes around the bottom third of plastic bottles and sink three or four of them into the ground near any trees or shrubs you've planted this spring. This way, you can easily fill the bottles with water and let the water slowly seep ... [... more]
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Tips For Planting Trees And Shrubs
Plant Smart- When it comes to digging holes for your new plants, keep in mind that while a simple shovel can do the job, it won’t be easy and can cause some serious back pain. Consider using a tiller or cultivator to loosen the soil before you ... [... more]
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Planting A Cut Flower Garden
When choosing plants for a cut flower bed the sky is really the limit! First, think about the flowers you absolutely love the most and really enjoy having around the house. You also want to think of getting flowers in complementary or contrasting ... [... more]
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Make A Succulent Wreath
Now comes the fun part! You will now start putting your succulents into the frame. It's easy, you just poke a screwdriver, or pencil into the moss and make a hole, it needs to be big enough to fit the stem of the plant in. Then just stick the ... [... more]
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2008 Plant Of The Year - Geranium ‘Rozanne’
Flowers begin in early summer and can flower for several weeks to months, particularly in regions that have cool summers. The plant grows well in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. It prefers to be in full sun to part shade, and grows ... [... more]
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Grow A Salad In A Container
A tomato plant. Choose your tomato plant based on your own preferences and tastes. Plant a Roma tomato plant for sweet tomatoes with little acidity; Roma tomatoes are generally less juicy and have a more “meaty” texture. If you prefer small, ... [... more]
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How To Freeze Or Dry Herbs
Wash and dry the desired amount of herbs, then gather about 8 to 12 stems in a bunch. Tie the stems together at the ends and hang each bunch upside down in a warm, dry area away from direct sunlight. Let dry for about 2-4 weeks or until ... [... more]
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