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• Fall Planting in Virginia

  The cooler temperatures, slowly cooling soils and increased abundance of moisture in fall make it…

  Last Updated: Sep 5, 2010 | Views: 3129

• Coconut Bedding for Plants

  The fibrous outer covering of a coconut shell, called coir, has served for centuries as…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 2412

• Can You Root a Rose by Putting a Cutting in Water?

  Rose cuttings that are properly cut and have a green stem rather than hard wood…

  Last Updated: Jul 17, 2010 | Views: 2233

• How to Grow Winter Vegetables in the Midsouth

  The end of summer can be a major disappointment to many gardeners. Picking the last…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 2044

• Plants for Cuttings

  Cuttings from a plant can be used to clone, or propagate, the plant. Some cuttings…

  Last Updated: Jun 27, 2010 | Views: 1457

• How to Kill Grass Safely

  When starting a fresh lawn, you first need to kill off the old grass. Or,…

  Last Updated: Jun 3, 2010 | Views: 2298

• How Do I Propagate Foxgloves?

  Gardeners who add the beautiful foxglove flower to a growing area often grow this plant…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 3793

• How to Root Cuttings With Water

  When you have a healthy, vibrant plant that you enjoy, it is common to want…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 2350

• How to Pollinate Oriental Lilies

  Gardeners dabbling in hybridization may enjoy exploring the world of pollinating oriental lilies. With their…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 3521

• Material List for Pergola

  The materials needed to construct a pergola may be a rather short list, but the…

  Last Updated: Dec 10, 2009 | Views: 5060

• Pergola Part List

  A pergola is a nice addition to an outdoor space, helping to frame or define…

  Last Updated: Dec 10, 2009 | Views: 3539

• How to Save Heirloom Seeds

  Heirloom plants produce open pollinated (non-hybrid) seeds. They grow into plants with the same general…

  Last Updated: Nov 14, 2009 | Views: 2810

• How to Graft Pear Trees

  It is not possible to grow a pear tree from the seed of your existing…

  Last Updated: Oct 15, 2009 | Views: 5561

• How to Propagate Pear Trees

  Pear trees make a beautiful ornament and grow delicious fruit. To properly propagate your pear…

  Last Updated: Oct 14, 2009 | Views: 3693

• How to Graft a Lemon Tree

  Lemons provide a delicious drink and can enhance almost any meal, which is why you…

  Last Updated: Oct 10, 2009 | Views: 4722