Long plants that run up or around a fence or wall are often useful for masking ugliness. Plants that grow as climbers are quite versatile, helping you hide ugly walls or fences, many times within only one season of growth. No need to worry if a bush or tree is in the way, as climbers […]
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Healthy soil will also assist in your battle against pests. If your plants are healthy, they can more easily resist insects and disease. If you start with balanced soil, your garden will produce healthy plants with the best yield. Refrain from using chemicals since these will increase the salt content of the soil. TIP! A […]
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Properly lay your sod. You will need to prepare your lawn soil before laying the sod. Do some weeding if necessary, then break the soil until it is no longer packed. Compress the soil lightly yet firmly, and make certain it’s flat. The soil should be adequately moistened. Then lay the sod in staggered rows […]
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When fall arrives, it’s time to plant your autumn vegetables. A hollowed out pumpkin can become a festive container for kale and lettuce. Once you cut an opening at the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the insides, spray the inside and edges with Wilt-Pruf to keep the pumpkin from rotting. After this is […]
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For the best results, select the right kind of soil. You should choose your soil depending on the plants that you are going to plant. It is also possible to make an artificial area using only one type of soil. If you know what you are doing, organic gardening is a great hobby. The advice […]
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Slug-proof your garden with smart perennial choices. If slugs or snails find their favorite perennials in your garden, they’ll snack all night. When you wake up in the morning, there will be very little left of your plants. They tend to enjoy perennials that have thin, smooth, tender leaves, especially those of young plants. Perennials […]
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Carbon dioxide, or CO2, is essential to the growth of plants because of its role in photosynthesis. Most plants grow better in higher levels of CO2. Greenhouses help contain C02 to keep levels high. To achieve optimal growing conditions, keep the levels of carbon dioxide high in your plants’ environment. TIP! Plants will respond with […]
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You can use the wooden handles of your tools as measurement sticks. Tools that can be used for more than one task are quite handy to own. Just lay your tool down on the floor then lay a yardstick beside the handle. It’s a good idea to label distances with a permanent marker. Next time […]
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Properly put down your sod. The soil requires preparation before sod can be laid. Break the soil into fine tilth and make sure you remove any weeds as well. When the soil is clean, pack it tightly and create a flat surface. You then will want to thoroughly wet the soil. Sod must be arranged […]
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Many times when digging in clay soil the clay will adhere to the shovel, which will make it much harder to dig. Get better results in clay by rubbing car wax or floor wax onto the shovel, then buff off and dig. The clay won’t stick to it, and the end will not rust as […]