100 articles on "gardening"

Beware of Toxic Mulch

As spring approaches, many homeowners begin to think about revitalizing their gardens and flower beds. One popular way to do this is by spreading mulch over the soil. Not only does it give your garden a pristine appearance, but it also helps to retai...

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Composting the Easy Way

Composting is one of the easiest things you can do to make your yard and garden healthier. By composting, you can reduce the amount of waste you generate, improve the nutrition of your soil, and help protect the environment. Here are some tips to hel...

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Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the fall for a Beautiful Spring Display

Fall is the perfect time to start preparing your garden beds for next year's spring flowers. One of the most important things you can do is to mulch your spring flower bulbs in the fall. Mulching provides several benefits, including protecting bulbs ...

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Maintaining and Fertilizing Bermuda Grass

Bermuda grass is a popular warm-season grass that is known for its low maintenance and excellent tolerance to heat, drought, and foot traffic. To keep your Bermuda grass lawn looking healthy and lush, it's essential to provide it with proper maintena...

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Growing Tomatoes In Containers Successfully

Modern urban living should not deprive you of the joys of home gardening. If you enjoy eating vegetables, you will derive even greater satisfaction in consuming your own homegrown vegetables. Growing tomatoes in containers has always been popular amo...

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Growing and Caring for Rhododendrons and Azaleas

Azaleas can be either evergreen or deciduous. Deciduous Azaleas are known as Mollis or Exbury Azaleas. They bloom in the early spring with vivid orange and yellow colors. They can be grown from seed if the seeds are collected in the fall and sown on ...

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Ideas For Container Gardening

Container Gardening Ideas So for my first official blog post, I would like to talk about the many reasons and ideas behind using container gardens. Some of these reasons are extremely obvious, like those that rent their home and are not allowed to d...

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For All-Season Blooms Plant Floribunda Roses

For All-Season Blooms Plant Floribunda RosesThe name Floribunda is of Latin origin and means "many flowered" or "abundance of flowers" and this variety of rose certainly lives up to its name. These roses have been described as some of the most colorf...

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The "Art" of Gardening by Examining Bonsai Tools

The "Art" of Gardening by Examining Bonsai Tools by: Michael Caputi Tools play an important role in gardening. Whether you use hand tools or power tools, it doesn't matter. The dance you have between your fingers and hands directly influenc...

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Benefits Of Hydroponics Gardening

Many gardeners are switching to hydroponics gardening for a variety of different reasons. Hydroponics gardens are small, can easily be grown indoors and are a perfect gardening solution for most vegetables. Also, the equipment required for hydroponic...

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