207 articles on "plants"

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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CO2, Global Warming, and Pollen-Allergies

CO2, Global Warming, and Pollen-AllergiesThomas OgrenThe benefits of added organic matter to the soil have long been known and are usually attributed to increased nitrogen, greater water-holding capacity and an increase in activity of soil earthworms...

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Make Money Growing Rooted Cuttings

Once you know how to effectively propagate landscape plants, you will soon have more rooted cuttings than you can use. At that time you can decide whether or not you should quit growing cuttings, since you have all you need, or maybe you like to sell...

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Herbs: Growing Your Own

Herbs: Growing Your Own by: Andy Wiley The first thing you need to do when deciding to create your own Herb Garden is to decide on the size of the plot of land you want to use. This will depend on what herbs and how much you want to grow. Unless...

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Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden

Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden by: Lesley Dietschy Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a gardener’s best friend. The ladybug’s bright coloring brings welcomed cheer to the garden, as well as helping with pest contr...

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Plant Hardiness Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones by: Dean Novosat When selecting plants for the landscape, is important to select plants that will grow in your climate. The United States has 10 of growing or climate zones. These zones range from the zone 1 in the extreme ...

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Does It Cost Anything To Donate?

It Cost Anything To Donate? by: News Canada (NC)-No, the donor's family doesn't pay, or receive payment, for organ and tissue donation. All costs related to donation are paid by local organ procurement programs or transplant centers th...

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How to grow Chocolate Cosmos

Love Chocolate? Here’s How to Grow Chocolate CosmosChocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguinea) is both nose and eye candy for your garden. When it’s in full bloom, mature blossoms on long, slender stems look like candy kisses on a stick and fill the ...

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Butterfly Gardening

Copyright © 2005 Jane Lake All Rights ReservedButterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one way that you can help restore declining butterfly populations. Simply adding a few new plants to your backyard may attract dozens of different butterf...

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Should You Order Orchids Through The Web - The Internet Vs Common Everyday Stores and Nurseries

Are you in the market to purchase orchids? Do you desire to start your garden but need a place to buy these beautiful plants? You'll be glad to learn that you have three options at your disposal. They include: - Retail stores - Nurseries - ...

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