207 articles on "plants"

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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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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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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How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and versatile fruits out there. They are the perfect addition to salads, sauces, and even pizza toppings. In addition to being delicious, they are also packed with vital nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and fi...

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$1,148. in One Day with Plants? You Bet!

Because I chose to keep myself out of the rat race of landscaping new homes, I went after a market that was more of an impulsive type market. New home landscaping is almost a necessity, since new homes don’t have any shrubs, or grass. Not only that...

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Transplanting Tips

You can transplant in the spring up until the plants leaf out. When the buds are green and swollen you are usually safe to still transplant, but once the leaf develops, you should wait until fall. When transplanting you can dig the shrubs out bare ro...

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