28 articles on "roots"

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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Transplanting Tips

Transplanting is a crucial part of gardening, be it for moving young plants from seed to pot or shifting a mature plant to a larger container or outdoor area. While transplanting might seem like a simple task, it requires careful consideration to ens...

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Grow Your Own Amazingly Beautiful Japanese Maple Bonsai - Part II

In my previous report we dealt with the proper fertilizing, watering, light, and humidity needs for the Japanese maple bonsai. In this second article on the way to care for your Japanese Maple we will focus on when and how to re-pot, root-prune, and ...

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Grow Your Own Amazingly Beautiful Japanese Maple Bonsai - Part II

In the first part of this series, we discussed the basics of Japanese maple bonsai cultivation. We learned about selecting the right tree, finding the right location, and choosing the right pot. In this second part, we will explore the actual steps f...

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Concerning Mulch - PART ONE

Copyright © 2005 Tammy Clayton"I don’t want any weeds to have to deal with."The infamous statement uttered by millions. That is a pretty tall order to attempt to fill. Over the years, I have discovered that many people believe the fallacy that...

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Growing Great Asparagus

Growing Great Asparagus by: Jean Fritz I went out to feed the birds this morning - the temperature was comfortably above freezing, and a downy woodpecker was telegraphing his territorial rights on the nearest utility pole. I realized it was time...

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The Three Main Parts Of A Tree

Trees can be broken down into three main parts: the roots, the leaves and the woody structure between them. The roots' function is to bring raw materials-water and mineral salt dissolved in water-to the tree. The leaves absorb carbon dioxide fr...

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How To Plant Rose Bushes In Landscaping Your Garden

For planting roses a good garden loam with organic matter is important. It must contain peat moss, leaf mold, compost, rotted or commercial manure, and the bed should be prepared as far ahead of planting as is feasible in order to allow for settling...

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Concerning Mulch - PART ONE

Mulch is a material placed around plants to improve soil moisture retention and prevent weed growth. It is a popular landscape material among gardeners and landscapers as it plays a vital role in the health of plants. There are different types of mu...

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Tips To Prevent Hair Loss

Because of the effects that balding can have on life, confidence, and a person's ego, many people are in search for solutions to curb their hair loss problem. Finding products that work is a tough job as it is, and then making sure it doesn&apos...

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