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Can You Grow Apples From Pips? How To Plant Apple Seeds That Can Flourish
Knowing how to plant apple seeds can be a fun project that has the potential to lead to exciting future fruits. Find out a free way to grow your own homegrown apple trees
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Hydrangea Propagation - How To Root Hydrangea Cuttings
To propagate hydrangea cuttings, start with new growth that has no flowers on it. Remove a 6 inch stem, strip the bottom leaves, and dip it in rooting hormone.
By Liz Baessler
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Drying Hydrangeas in Water - A Cheap And Easy Way To Preserve Hydrangea Blossoms
Believe it or not, hydrangeas left in a vase of water will dry out naturally with time. Here's how to make sure it works.
By Susan Albert
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How I Built A Cattle Panel Trellis – Step-By-Step Instructions For A Simple DIY Arch
A cattle panel trellis is an easy and inexpensive way to create an arch in your garden for vining vegetables, flowers, and foliage. Here's how to build one.
By Laura Walters
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How To Revive Dying Lavender Plants
Overwatering, over-pruning, and inadequate sun are the most common reasons for lavender dying. Let us take you through how to prevent it... and fix it!
By Amy Grant
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Grow More Roses From Cuttings With This Easy Method For Foolproof Results
Learn the easiest method for propagating roses at home. Follow our step-by-step guide and you can "cut and forget" until new growth appears next spring.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Grow A Hanging Basket For Hummingbirds – With Plants They Can’t Resist!
Put together a hanging basket for hummingbirds that will attract these important tiny pollinators. They love colorful blossoms!
By Teo Spengler
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How To Make Soil More Acidic – Best Ways To Acidify Soil
There are a few ways you can make your soil more acidic, from adding special fertilizer and elemental amendments, to simply mixing in acid-rich compost.
By Teo Spengler
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Fertilizing In Hot Weather Can Actually Harm Plants
Fertilizing your plants in hot weather might seem like a good idea, but it can actually cause more harm than good. Learn how to keep your garden thriving without the risk of fertilizer burn or nutrient overload.
By Susan Albert