Transplant Trees
First, decide if you can handle the job. It isn't easy. The project requires root pruning the season prior to transplanting, digging up the plant to be moved, digging a new planting hole, moving a heavy plant with ... [... more]
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Basic Rose Gardening
Roses are heavy feeders and need several applications of fertilizer during the growing season. Use a fertilizer formulated especially for roses and follow the instructions on the package. In general, begin feeding ... [... more]
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Planting Tree And Shrubs
Bare Root plants are dormant and should be planted as soon as possible. Soak the roots before planting. If you can't plant immediately, keep the roots wrapped in moist newspaper or peat moss. Roses are often planted ... [... more]
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The Lawn And Garden Glossary
Evergreen: A plant that retains its green foliage year round and is functional for more than one growing season. Coniferous evergreens have needle-like leaves and produce seed in their cones. Broadleaf evergreens ... [... more]
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Fragrant Plants
What's the first thing we do when we see a flower? Most of us smell it of course.Children especially identify the sight of a blossom with fragrance. While we can occasionally be surprised, disappointed or repulsed ... [... more]
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Choosing A Shade Tree
Space - How much space do you have? Plan for the tree's size at maturity. The mature height and width should be on the plant tag. You can also check a plant guide for these key measurements. Remember the space needed ... [... more]
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Garden Tools
Wheelbarrows - the traditional garden standby. Shoveling material in and out is easy. Wheelbarrows tip up for easy unloading. The single-wheel variety requires some strength and sense of balance (let a load of dirt ... [... more]
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An Introduction To Shade Gardening
Shape up your trees and bushes with selective pruning. Prune only dead or diseased branches from trees. If a tree has outgrown its allotted space, consult a professional tree-trimming service. Shrubs are easier to ... [... more]
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Foundation Plants
After removal, whether you transplant or if the shrub is simply not salvageable, you're faced with a large hole -- right beside the house. When you dig out a shrub, have something ready to put in its place. If ... [... more]
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Installing Drip Irrigation
Once all stake assemblies are installed, slide the end fitting about 6" onto the end of the 1/2" poly tubing. Fold the tubing over once and slide it back through the open hole of the fitting to crimp the end. To ... [... more]
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Privacy Hedges
Shrubs, trees or a combination of both are the materials you will need. Look at the growth rate when shopping. While waiting for your plants to develop think about filling in the gaps between them with taller ... [... more]
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Color And Design In Your Garden
Full sun garden areas can handle brightly colored flowers. This garden area will draw attention and stand out when you use reds, oranges, bright yellows, deep blues and purples. Pastels in bright sunlight will appear ... [... more]
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