116 articles on "soil"

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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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...

Food And Drink  food drink plants tomatoes soil inches grown water plant
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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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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Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the fall for a Beautiful Spring Display

Flower bulbs need a good, long, winters sleep. Like some people we know, if they wake up before they are fully rested, they get kind of cranky, and then they don’t bloom well at all. Actually what happens is during a mild winter, the soil stays too...

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Spring Planting Tips

Spring means that the garden centers are packed with people, and car trunks are packed with plants. Everybody has dirt on their knees, dirt under their nails, and are excited about gardening. To make certain that this excitement yields positive resul...

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Liquefaction Mitigation by Deep Soil Mixing Method (DSM)

Deep soil mixing (DSM) is an effective and versatile method of preventing damage caused by soil liquefaction. Liquefaction is the weakening and subsequent instability of soils caused by applications of force such as seismic activity, erosion, constru...

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Spring Planting Tips

Spring is a beautiful season, eagerly anticipated by gardeners and plant enthusiasts around the world. It's the perfect time to start planting, and there are plenty of tips and tricks to ensure a successful and bountiful harvest. Here are some useful...

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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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Tips How To Make Vermicompost

COMPOST PITS : To begin with one compost pit would be ideal for every 100 ha plantation. The method of preparation of the compost in the pit is as follows : Dit a pit of 10 M X 5 M and 1.20 M depth. Make leaf litter and twigs available in the pla...

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