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Hand Rakes And Uses – When To Use A Hand Rake In The Garden
Hand rakes for the garden come in two basic designs and can make many gardening tasks more efficient and effective. This article will explain when to use a hand rake and what type will work best for each situation. Click here to learn more.
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Interrupted Fern Info: How To Care For Interrupted Fern Plants
Growing interrupted fern plants is easy. Native to the Midwest and Northeast, these shade-tolerant plants grow in woodland sites. Gardeners add them to plantings of Solomon's seal and hostas, or use the ferns to create a shaded border. Learn more in this article.
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Weeping Willow Care: Tips On Planting Weeping Willow Trees
Weeping willow is a lovely, graceful tree for a large scale garden. Featuring silvery green foliage in summer and turning yellow in the fall, these are fast growing, large trees useful for screening or as a focal point in the garden. Learn more in this article.
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Tips On Potting Orchid Keikis: How To Plant An Orchid Keiki
Propagating orchids from keikis is a lot simpler than it might sound! Once you?ve identified a keiki growing on your orchid, there are only a few simple steps required to replant your new baby orchid successfully. Learn more in this article.
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Sharing The Surplus Garden Harvest: What To Do With Extra Vegetables
The weather has been kind, and your vegetable garden is bursting with lots of produce - but what to do with these surplus vegetables. Find out here.
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Watering Schedule For Beets: How To Avoid Over Watering Beets
Though they are considered a thirsty crop, it is important to avoid over watering beets. Too much water can lead to disease and insect infestations, and possible crop failure. Learn more about beet plant watering in this article.
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Caring For Chocolate Cosmos Plants: Growing Chocolate Cosmos Flowers
Chocolate isn't just for the kitchen, it's also for the garden, especially a chocolate one. Growing chocolate cosmos flowers will delight any chocolate lover. This article had information on its care in the garden. Click here to learn more.
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French Marigold Facts: Learn How To Plant French Marigolds
Marigolds have been a garden staple for decades. If you need a shorter variety, French marigolds are an option. Aromatic and colorful too, they will brighten up any garden. Read this article to learn more about planting and care of French marigolds.
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Planting Sky Vine Seeds And Cuttings: How To Grow Sky Vine Plants
Have you a passion for violet-blue flowers? Then, discover sky vine growing! What is a sky vine you ask? Read this article to learn about growing this charming landscape plant. Click here for more information.
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From Wasteland To Paradise: 10 Steps To Transform Your Backyard Landscape
In our haste, we often forget the profound effect our surroundings have on our well-being. We overlook the potential for calm and tranquility that the backyard offers. Learn how to change that in this article.
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Leaf Spot On Mums – Treating Chrysanthemum Bacterial Leaf Spot
Lighting up the autumn landscape with myriad colors and forms, mums are a welcome addition to any outdoor space. Unfortunately, the mighty mum has an Achilles heel: chrysanthemum leaf spot disease. Learn more about its control in this article.
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Flower Bulb Garden Soil – What Soil Do Bulbs Like Best
If you’re starting with a new bulb project and you know where to plant them, it’s important to start with the basics and think about the best soil requirements for bulbs. This article will help with that. Click here for more information on the best bulb garden soil.
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Bloomeria Flower Care – Information About Golden Star Wildflowers
If you enjoy growing wildflowers in your garden, then the golden star plant is definitely one worth consideration. This little eye popper will bring much needed color early in the season. Click this article for more information on how to grow Bloomeria golden stars.
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Japanese Apricot Tree Care: How To Grow Japanese Apricot Trees
Although its name may spark thoughts of tasty apricots, the Japanese apricot is planted for its ornamental beauty rather than its fruit. The tree’s small stature also makes it a great addition in many home landscapes. Click here to learn more about Japanese apricot trees.
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Gardening With Color: Learn About Using Color In The Garden
There are numerous flower color combinations that you can use. And with some basic, creative visual art techniques to plan out your garden, you’ll be gardening with color in no time! Click on the following article for more information about using color in the garden.
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Planting Poppies In Containers: How To Care For Potted Poppy Plants
Poppies are beautiful in any garden bed but poppy flowers in a pot make a stunning display on a porch or balcony. Potted poppy plants are simple to grow and easy to care for. Click on the following article to learn more about container care for poppies.
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Propagating Ginkgo Cuttings: Learn How To Root Ginkgo Cuttings
Ginkgo trees are prized for their bright fall foliage and medicinal benefits, so it’s not surprising that many homeowners would want to add them to their landscape. Ginkgo cutting propagation is the preferred method of cultivation. Learn how to root them here.
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Garden Blog Tips – Learn How To Start A Garden Blog
If spring is luring you toward the garden and you are yearning to share your gardening knowledge with others, starting a garden blog can be the way to go. Anyone can learn to blog. Learn how to start a garden blog with the easy tips from this article.
