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Garden watering basics

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Watering may seem a simple thing, but it is far from being that simple. There are many factors involved in watering, such as the needs of the plant at that time, its health, the weather, the season, the soil characteristics,…
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Leaf spot diseases

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Bacteria, fungi, and viruses all can cause plant diseases. And all these can stem from several factors, like nutritional deficiencies, air pollution, unfavorable environment and soil, and too little/too much sunlight. Bacteria are single celled parasites that need to obtain…
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Fall gardening basics

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Have you considered that it is possible to do extra vegetable gardening in fall? Most people dismiss doing gardening in fall, but for the hardcore gardener, there are a few benefits to be reaped, like harvesting a bonus supply of…
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Tree staking

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After planting a young tree, physically supporting it by staking the tree may be needed in order to prevent the tree from growing up crooked or askew for the remainder of its life. This certainly applies for trees that are…
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Talking to Plants

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Do you believe in talking to plants? Do plants even feel emotion or have sensory perception? This was something I was always curious about. We tend to regard plants as mindless but living things nonetheless, and the notion that plants…
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Some Common Lawn Weeds

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There are a number of varieties of weeds that you would do well to be aware of. Weed control is one of the main tasks you need to carry out often to maintain your garden. A garden free of weeds…
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Things to know about reel lawn mowers

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As mentioned before, there are two basic types of lawn mowers – The reel mower and the rotary mower. The reel lawn mower is the favored choice for cutting grass for most people. They come in basically two forms (battery…
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Valuable Features of An Orbit Sprinkler

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Since sprinklers were invented, they have made life so much easier for the gardener. Now sprinklers come in a variety of models to make watering as easy as possible. The various types cater to a large or small area, and…
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Houseplants that improve air quality

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Can houseplants improve the air quality of your home? The answer is a resounding yes, according to research done by Kamal Meattle, a scientist and environmentalist in New Delhi, India, who has been advocating green architecture for a long time.
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