Planting A Retaining Wall
Mix the peat moss, potting soil and water together to create peat paste. Wrap the paste around the root ball ofa plant. Tip: Choose plants with smaller leaves because they look best cascading down a wall. Also, don't ... [... more]
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Air Layering Propagation
Prune the plant beneath the area covered in plastic. Ahead of time, prepare a pot with moistened soil and a planting hole large enough to accept the whole of the root ball. Remove the plastic from your plant carefully so as no to disturb the new ... [... more]
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Tree & Shrub Soaker Hose Ring
 Easy & Convenient way to water Trees and Shrubs. Ideal for starting new plantings and provides a deep soaking of the soil and maintains root ball moisture to establish strong, healthy root systems and encourage proper root growth. To use, simply ... [... more]
$11.95
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Moss Maintenance
To plant moss, buy a flat of Scotch or Irish moss. Don't plant it all together, though. Cut it into smallish strips with a sharp knife. Rough up the root ball so the roots will really spread out, and plant clumps of it around the area you want ... [... more]
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Transplant Insurance
Its strange to think of fungus helping your plants, but thats exactly what mycorrhizal fungus does. It attaches itself to plant roots and then reaches into the soil, helping the plant absorb water, nutrients and minerals. These "root extenders" ... [... more]
$12.95
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Soil Perfector From Espoma 27lb
One application of Soil Perfector permanently improves the structure of any soil. Soil Perfector is made from a naturally derived, ceramic mineral that is kiln-fired at temperatures in excess of 2000 F. This process creates a durable, lightweight granule ... [... more]
$18.95
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Purchasing Trees & Shrubs
Ideally, plants should be transplanted soon after they are purchased. If there is a delay, keep the plants in a protected area and check for moisture frequently --- the root ball can dry out quickly. Excessively hot ... [... more]
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Planting Trees
Always water plants thoroughly before transplanting. Remove the plant from the container by turning the plant upside down and giving the top edge of the container a sharp rap. Catch the root ball in your hands as it ... [... more]
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Planting
Always water plants thoroughly before transplanting. Remove the plant from the container by turning the plant upside down and giving the top edge of the container a sharp rap. Catch the root ball in your hands as it ... [... more]
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Planting Container Plants
Always water plants thoroughly before transplanting. Remove the plant from the container by turning the plant upside down and giving the top edge of the container a sharp rap. Catch the root ball in your hands as it ... [... more]
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The Informed Gardener
In this introduction to sustainable landscaping practices, Linda Chalker-Scott addresses the most common myths and misconceptions that plague home gardeners and horticultural professionals. Chalker-Scott offers invaluable advice to gardeners gardeners ... [... more]
$18.95
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Fruiting Pistachio Trees Set of Two
KERMAN FEMALE PISTACHIO Long hot summers required to ripen. Plant from containers only, do not disturb root ball when handling. Very slow-growing to 20-30ft. Drought-resistant. 800 hours. Pollinated by Peters. PETERS MALE PISTACHIO Pollenizer for Kerman. ... [... more]
$130.00
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