68 articles related to "gardening"

The Secret of Rooting Cuttings

"Rooting Hardwood Cuttings of Deciduous Plants" Hardwood cuttings are much more durable than softwood cuttings which is why hardwoods are the best technique for the home gardener. A deciduous plant is a plant that loses it’s leaves during the winte...

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Beware of Toxic Mulch

Mulch can be an excellent addition to garden beds, keeping soil moist and preventing weeds from growing. However, not all mulch is created equal. In recent years, concerns have arisen about toxic mulch, which can harm plants, pets, and humans. If you...

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Avoiding Fertilizer burn on your lawn

A perfect lawn is something that many homeowners aspire to have. It's a green, healthy lawn that's free from weeds and pests. One of the essential factors in achieving this goal is by adding fertilizers to your lawn. While fertilizers are necessary f...

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Caring for and Planting a Balled in Burlap Christmas Tree

Tis the season when lots of people drag a real tree into their house and decorate it. Some people buy live trees that are balled in burlap instead of a cut tree. A live tree is a great idea, but many people make serious mistakes when it comes to hand...

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Tree Pruning Tips

There are two kinds of winter gardening. The first method usually starts in January as the gardening catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. This type of gardening is as easy and sitting in your favorite chair, browsing the catalogs, and either dreamin...

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Create more Blossoms on Your Flowers

Flowers are one of the most delightful and beautiful creations of Mother Nature. They have been admired for centuries for their beauty, fragrances, and vibrant colors. Flowers are used to decorate homes, weddings, and other special occasions. They ar...

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Pond Liners

Pond Liner is a material made usually of rubber that is used to line small ponds to prevent water leakage. Pond liners are a great way to keep your pond in shape without having to build wooden barriers. Save time with a pond liner and avoid using con...

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The Secret of Rooting Cuttings

The secret of rooting cuttings lies in understanding the science behind it. Cuttings can be taken from woody or herbaceous plants and grown into new plants, making it an efficient and affordable way to propagate plants. However, not all cuttings will...

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How to Grow Flowering Dogwood Trees from Seed

Flowering Dogwood trees can be easily grown from seed, however 99.9999% of the seedlings that sprout will be Cornus Florida, which is White Flowering Dogwood. It doesn’t matter if you collect the seeds from a White Dogwood or a Pink Dogwood, the se...

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Understanding the nutrients in fertilizer

When it comes to gardening and farming, one of the most important factors to consider is the soil. Good soil is essential for healthy plant growth, but even the best soil may not contain all the nutrients that plants need. That’s where fertilizer c...

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