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Gardening Articles
Tips on Caring for and Feeding Garden Trees
When trees grow naturally in the forest, the leaves fall around them, decay and form a good soil. The leaves also preserve moisture in the soil. On a lawn, however, the tree must compete with the grass for moisture and nutrients, and the leaves are raked up to prevent grass disorders, so that the. . .
Garden Delights For Midsummer
We have once again reached the wonderful magical time of midsummer, when the garden is aglow with sensational blooms and a fantastic array of colors. Many of these wonderful blooms fill the air with their tantalising perfume. I often pause for a while especially at twilight when the scent from th. . .
How to Control Poison Ivy
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How to control Ants Without Poison
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Growing and Caring for Rhododendrons and Azaleas
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The 3 Types Of Roses
There are several rose classification schemes used throughout the world. But the most popular system is that proposed by The American Rose Society (in cooperation with the World Federation of Roses). While the other systems are still in use, the majority of internationally established societies h. . .
Spring Planting Tips
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7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile
Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, becomes a dark, crumbly mixture of organic matter. Learn how composting works. Even a newbie to composting can make good quality compost. It can be compared to cooking as art or part science. The following 7 factors will. . .
Solar Residential Outdoor Lighting Is Becoming The Product Of Choice For Millions Of Consumers
Residential outdoor lighting is a billion dollar a year industry in the United States. It is getting so popular, there is now a corporation that franchises individual businesses dealing only in exterior landscape lighting design, supply, and installation! Line voltage systems used to be the only . . .
Tips for Preparing a Planting Bed
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A Brief Guide to the Best Trees for Providing Shade for Your Garden
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 from the air and use the sun's light energy to combine . . .
Using the Propagation Technique Known as Budding to Grow Beautiful Ornamental Trees
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Training Beautiful Flowering Shrubs into Unique Ornamental Trees
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Composting the Easy Way
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Gardening Tips and Tricks for Late Autumn
Preparing for the Winter Months: Gardening in OctoberWhen you feel that first solid bite in the breeze and you see the songbirds winging their way south, and the trees are bursting with fire-laden hues, you know you can't be spending the weekend curled up by the fireplace with a good book. Not fo. . .
Steps to Planting a Tree Correctly.
In planting trees, their mature height and spread must be considered before a selection is made. Tempting as are the nursery catalogues, it is necessary to choose carefully, especially on the average lot, because crowding spoils the growth and appearance of trees, particularly specimen trees.In g. . .
How to Make a Weed Dabber
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Organic Roses in the Flower Garden
Many people believe growing their flowers and vegetables organically is healthier for them and their environment. It is natural that you may wish to grow your roses this way also. Using the pesticides and insecticides that are usually considered to go along with growing roses and keeping them hea. . .
Beware of Toxic Mulch
Mulching beds has become extremely popular these days, and mulch can be really beneficial to your plants and the soil in your planting beds, but there are things you need to watch for. Here in Ohio the most popular type of mulch that people use is shredded hardwood bark mulch, which is a byproduc. . .
Making Your Garden an Outdoor Living Room
Today, when building costs make large houses prohibitive, one way to extend your house is to use your outdoor space to full advantage. And many contemporary houses make many a room look larger by visually extending it into the lawn or garden. Tricks such as glass walls, using the same wall materi. . .
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