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Greenhouse Gardening

A Greenhouse can extend your growing season by months and allow you to sow seeds and harvest crops much earlier than you normally would. With proper planning, some crops can be harvested continuously. This can turn your gardening and cultivation int...

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Beware of Toxic Mulch

Beware of Toxic MulchHere in Ohio the most popular type of mulch that people use is shredded hardwood bark mulch, which is a by product of the timber industry. When they haul the logs into the sawmill the first thing they do is debark them. Years ago...

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Greenhouse Gardening

Greenhouse gardening is an amazing way to grow plants that are not suitable in the local environment. It is an excellent way to extend the growing season, cultivate exotic plants, and produce fruits and vegetables all year round. Greenhouses are cons...

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Create more Blossoms on Your Flowers

The secret to making your flowering trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials bloom more is in the numbers. All fertilizers have analysis numbers on the package. These numbers represent the percentage of each chemical the product contains. For example, ...

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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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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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How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes

How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes by: Marilyn Pokorney The tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable in the States. Here are some tips on how to grow your own bountiful crop of tomatoes. Tomatoes should be grown in full sunlight. Tomato plants r...

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Caring for and Planting a Balled in Burlap Christmas Tree

A balled in burlap Christmas tree is a great choice for those who want to enjoy the tradition of a real tree but also want to reduce their impact on the environment. These trees come with their root systems intact and can be replanted after the holid...

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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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