| Dahlias
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There is an astonishing variety of dahlias. They are cultivated as hybrids, so the assortment of flowers as far as diameter, height and color depend on the curiosity of the breeders. >> more |
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| Buying a Rototiller
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You can usually rent a rototiller from equipment rental services or lumberyards, but if you have a large garden year after year, buying a rototiller is a really good idea. >> more |
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| Roses
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A rose is one of the most recognizable flowers in the United States and around the world. Its fragrance and soft petals, not to mention sharp thorns, make it distinguishable over any others in the garden. >> more |
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| Easter Lily Bulbs
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Otherwise known as Lilium longiflorum, the tall, white, graceful blossoms of the Easter Lily decorate mother’s tables and adorn alters through Passover season each spring. >> more |
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| Transplanting A Norfolk Pine
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By following a few guidelines, you can easily transplant a Norfolk pine in your backyard, patio or garden. Before transplanting it, gradually allow it to acclimatize to the weather outdoors. Transplant it in a soil that has good drainage properties. The transplanting process demands a methodical approach and the following steps should be applied >> more |
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| Green Insecticides
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In addition to all the advantages of using greener insecticides, the feeling of immense satisfaction that you are contributing your bit to the protection of the environment surpasses all. It is wise to use greener insecticides, since they are both, useful and cost effective. >> more |
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| Are Coffee Grounds Good For Your Lawn
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Coffee grounds are organic matter that add nutrients to the soil. They act as any fertilizer, amending dirt with essential components that tend to blanch through winter storms or annual growth cycles. Enrich alfalfa or rabbit tea with coffee grounds to compliment and maintain proper pH. >> more |
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| Tulips
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One of the first signs of spring is the emergence of the tulip through the snowy ground. For those in the north, this is a hallowed moment and one that is celebrated after a long, cold winter. For other parts of the country, it is just a happy occasion that spring has arrived and the tulips are opening. >> more |
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| Buying a Lawnmower
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| Another important factor to consider when buying a lawnmower is the discharge of the grass clippings. Mulching lawnmowers that leave the grass clippings on the lawn is preferred by many because the clippings actually help to fertilize the lawn. >> more |
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| Greenhouse Accessories
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| In a greenhouse you can use planters, containers, plant shelves, wire mesh, poles, and trellises to enlarge your garden. Of course, you could use these outside, but the accessories would be exposed to wind and would likely get knocked over. In a greenhouse they are more protected. >> more |
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| Underground Sprinklers
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| Underground sprinklers that are automated can ensure that your lawn, trees and garden get watered on time. You can set it to water at the best time of the day without adjusting your schedule. You can avoid over-watering or under-watering. You will no longer have to “move the sprinkler”. In fact, you won’t even have to be there to ensure that your lawn gets the water that it deserves. >> more |
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| Marigolds
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| There are too many varieties of marigolds to list them. They are available in many different mixes and types that produce colorful flowers in shades of gold, yellow, orange, burgundy, scarlet, and off-white. Some have daisy-looking petals while others have blooms that look a lot like a carnation. >> more |
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| How to Kill Quackgrass
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| Quackgrass is a nasty grass weed that, if left untreated, can take over your lawn or garden quickly. Quackgrass is its most common name, but it may also be called couch or quitch. >> more |
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| Sod
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| Sod is mature lawn that has been grown and cared for by professional grass growers, and is cut into thick sheets or squares with the roots still in tact. >> more |
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| Holly
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| While we are most familiar with the holly leaves used in Christmas decorating, there are over 400 kinds of holly. Holly plants range from dwarf bushes to hedges to tall trees. >> more |
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