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 TWO-STEP
SEED STARTING METHOD - If spring weather in your area
tends to be cold and wet you may want to get a head start with
tender plants such as tomatoes and peppers, by starting them
indoors. This two-step method of seed starting protects the seedlings
from possible attack by other living organisms and fowl weather
until they become established.
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HOW TO CHOOSE A POT AND PLANTER - There are signs all around
us that spring will soon be here. The song birds are returning,
buds are starting to appear on the trees, and the sales ads at
all the garden centers and home improvement stores are filled
with pictures of lush, healthy plants in pots and planters..
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GARDENING USING TREES AND SHRUBS WITH
SCENT IN MIND - Trees
can affect the character of a garden and all gardens, however
small, should have at least one. They make such a strong outline
against the background and the sky. >> more
STRAW
BALE CULTURE TECHNIQUE
- Straw bale culture
is a form of soilless cultivation or hydroponics. The technique
is quite effective at growing healthy plants and can grow tomatoes,
peppers or even cucumbers to list a few. Root vegetables like
turnips or carrots are not ideal for straw culture. >>
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 SECRETS OF A
GREAT GARDEN REVEALED - The real secret to a great
garden is so obvious that many people look right past it: great
plants. Master gardeners know that not all plants are created
equal. Put the right plant in the right place and an outstanding
garden can be as easy as sunshine, water and a dash of plant
food now and then. >> more
 FALL PREP WORK MAKES
FOR A GREEN SPRING
- Although it's tough
to admit, summer is drawing to a close and backyard activities
will soon be slowing down; but that doesn't mean you shouldn't
take care of your lawn just as you would if spring were right
around the corner. As a matter of fact, there are several things
you can do now to get your lawn ready for winter and, ultimately,
the following spring. >> more
TEST
YOUR WEED IQ - Test your knowledge with this basic weed
IQ test to see if this year's gardening will be an up-hill battle
or a walk in the park. >> more
SUMMER PRUNING: PINCH AN INCH - Summer
pruning, pinching, isn't recommended for trees that are growing
slowly since it will further slow down growth. It is most desirable
with trees that naturally have a tendency to get much tall than
we want them to be... more
PREPARE
FOR SEED STARTING
- How do you satisfy
the gardening itch in the middle of winter? Easily! Start plants
from seed. Now is a great time to get a jumpstart on the gardening
season. >> more
GARDENING
TIPS & TECHNIQUES
- Simple ideas to help
your garden grow. >> more
PLANT
DIAGNOSIS - Plant diagnosis, how to tell what your plant
may be suffering from. plus indoor gardening, insects, bulbs,
toxic plants, herbs, aromatherapy, seed collecting, weeds, greenhouses,
and much more. >> more
HORTICULTURE
DEFINITIONS - Some simple horticulture definitions to get
you started in understanding the language of gardeners. >>
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COMPOSTING
- Composting is easy. You don't need any special knowledge
or equipment, and it takes only a little extra effort to collect
your wastes and establish an active compost pile. Once you've
got it going, it just about takes care of itself. >> more
WILDFLOWER SEEDS - TEN REASONS WHY YOU
SHOULD PLANT - Ever since that time more and more plants
have been introduced from around the world with very mixed results.
Although many of the imports are now prized garden specimens,
others are regarded as invasive weeds whose cultivation is actively
discouraged eg Japanese Knotweed. The benefits of growing wildflowers
are many, but here are just a few.... more |
