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• Plants & Ultraviolet Light

  Ultraviolet (UV) light makes up a part of light. The human eye cannot see ultraviolet…

  Last Updated: Oct 6, 2010 | Views: 9202

• pH vs. Fertilizers for Vegetables

  Successful vegetable gardening depends on soil health. Vegetables absorb nutrition from the soil in the…

  Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 5535

• Design Ideas for a Moon Garden

  A few elements from an inspired gardener can extend the beauty of a day garden…

  Last Updated: Jul 30, 2010 | Views: 6051

• The Calculation of Mulch for a Yard

  Mulch is used as an additive or supplement to gardens, as a barrier against weeds…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 5321

• Can Plants Live in Anoxic Soil?

  Soil normally has pockets of space that contain oxygen between the grains of solid material.…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 5134

• How Long Do I Have to Wait After Using Preen to Plant My Garden Seeds?

  You can work Preen into the soil when you plant vegetable seeds, but you should…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 5224

• How to Test for Chromium in Soil Samples

  Testing for chromium is a precaution every gardener should take if their property contains old…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 3553

• When Do I Cultivate for a Spring Vegetable Garden?

  To begin planting a garden in the spring, cultivate the previous fall if you're adding…

  Last Updated: Jul 21, 2010 | Views: 3483

• Winter Flower Gardening

  While many gardeners give up on flowers during the winter, some gardeners can get some…

  Last Updated: Jul 15, 2010 | Views: 2938

• When to Plant Tomatoes in Central Pennsylvania?

  Generally, once the chance of frost has passed, around the middle to late May in…

  Last Updated: Jul 13, 2010 | Views: 3763

• Winter Rose Bush

  Plants have a difficult time surviving in the winter. Plants do not generate any heat…

  Last Updated: Jul 12, 2010 | Views: 5428

• Types of Grapevine Trellis

  The best size and type of grapevine trellis depends on the variety of grape produced.…

  Last Updated: Jul 12, 2010 | Views: 6986

• What Vegetables Grow in Subsoil?

  Topsoil is the first layer of dirt visible to the eye in gardens and is…

  Last Updated: Jul 11, 2010 | Views: 4175

• How to Grow Fruit & Nut Trees

  Growing either fruit or nut trees will help beautify any garden as well produce shade.…

  Last Updated: Jun 30, 2010 | Views: 2618

• How to Compare Inorganic & Organic Fertilizer

  Many home gardeners are concerned about the health of soil because soil is the key…

  Last Updated: Jun 29, 2010 | Views: 4374

• Landscaping Ideas: Paths

  Paths provide a structure and a logic to a garden, as well as practical access.…

  Last Updated: Jun 29, 2010 | Views: 3686

• Potato Plant Companions

  Companion planting is a technique gardeners use to enable plants to support each others growth…

  Last Updated: Jun 28, 2010 | Views: 4355

• Caring for a Bare-Root Plant

  Bare-root plants should be planted the day you purchase them or the day they arrive…

  Last Updated: Jun 26, 2010 | Views: 2928

• How to Garden With Peat Moss

  Peat moss is an organic substance that grows in bogs and is used by gardeners…

  Last Updated: Jun 24, 2010 | Views: 4296

• The Effect of Planting Dates

  The seed packet directions seem simple at first glance: sow when all danger of frost…

  Last Updated: Jun 20, 2010 | Views: 2659

• The Best Way to Pick Rocks Out of Top Soil

  Always remove rocks from the topsoil before you plant. Rocks in the topsoil may prevent…

  Last Updated: Jun 20, 2010 | Views: 6714

• How to Build a Vegetable Garden Fence

  Vegetable gardens take a lot of time and hard work to grow properly. Gardeners won't…

  Last Updated: Jun 19, 2010 | Views: 5697

• How to Make Clay Soil Farmable

  Clay soil is a problem for most farming as it is hard-packed, making it difficult…

  Last Updated: Jun 18, 2010 | Views: 2601

• What Is Succession Planting?

  Succession planting is a gardening strategy that incorporates two different approaches. One approach involves sowing…

  Last Updated: Jun 17, 2010 | Views: 5143

• How to Plant a Vegetable Garden in Sandy Soil

  Growing vegetables in sandy soil is a challenge because sandy soil lacks sufficient organic matter…

  Last Updated: Jun 15, 2010 | Views: 3152

• Taking Care of Outside Plants for Winter

  During winter the weather fluctuates and can suddenly dip into freezing temperatures. The severe winter…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 1322

• Types of Flowers to Plant in October

  Planting flowers in autumn accomplishes two gardening tasks: extending the blooming season of the garden…

  Last Updated: Jun 13, 2010 | Views: 3690

• DIY Calla Lily Bouquets

  Available in an array of colors, from white or yellow to deep purple or pink,…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 1956

• How to Plant Seeds by the Moon

  Lunar gardening, the custom of using the phases of the moon to determine when to…

  Last Updated: Jun 4, 2010 | Views: 5046

• Edging a Garden With Natural Fieldstone

  From fortresses and defense fortifications to monuments and gently rolling stone walls, people have utilized…

  Last Updated: Jun 4, 2010 | Views: 5238

• How to Plant Spring Flower Seeds in the South

  Springtime in the South brings to mind a vivid image of a colorful array of…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 1484

• How to Scallop Edge a Lawn

  When people mention scallop edging in their garden, a lot of people think of painted…

  Last Updated: Jun 2, 2010 | Views: 4876

• How to Plant under Black Walnut Trees

  Black walnut trees provide a special challenge for landscapers, because the roots of the trees…

  Last Updated: Jun 2, 2010 | Views: 4481

• Seed Planting & Spacing Information

  The most important part of growing plants is the beginning--the seed. Many things must be…

  Last Updated: Jun 2, 2010 | Views: 5469

• How to Choose Crops for Fall Planting

  As the summer harvest season begins to wane, many gardeners look for crops that can…

  Last Updated: Jun 1, 2010 | Views: 3767

• How to Transplant From Rockwool to Soil

  Few things can break a gardener's heart as much as damping off. Caused by a…

  Last Updated: May 30, 2010 | Views: 5488

• How to Make Raised Beds for Growing Lavender

  Lavender, a flowering herb often used for aromatherapy and cooking, provides homeowners and gardeners with…

  Last Updated: May 30, 2010 | Views: 3913

• How to Put Down a Weed Barrier

  A weed barrier, which is also known as landscape fabric, prevents weeds from growing through…

  Last Updated: May 24, 2010 | Views: 6371

• Vegetables to Grow in December

  Gardeners who want to extend their season during winter months have the opportunity with a…

  Last Updated: May 22, 2010 | Views: 3474

• Vegetables to Grow in Autumn

  Vegetable gardens can grow many types of produce late into the season if you know…

  Last Updated: May 22, 2010 | Views: 4197

• Garden Plants for Kids

  Gardening offers a productive summer activity for kids. Children experience a degree of anticipation when…

  Last Updated: May 18, 2010 | Views: 3621

• Spring Soil Preparation

  Spring is when home gardeners begin working the soil in their gardens, adding what is…

  Last Updated: May 18, 2010 | Views: 3641

• Three Different Types of Soil

  Soil is found in three varieties--clay, loam and sandy soils. Each has its disadvantages in…

  Last Updated: May 14, 2010 | Views: 4323

• How to Construct Garden Beds

  Garden beds are used as decorative accents to lawns. People grow various plants in garden…

  Last Updated: May 12, 2010 | Views: 2622

• How to Care for Plants in Winter

  While you enjoyed your garden all spring and summer, by the time fall rolls around…

  Last Updated: May 11, 2010 | Views: 2574

• How to Measure Topsoil

  Topsoil is, as the name states, soil placed on top of an area. Topsoil is…

  Last Updated: May 6, 2010 | Views: 5190

• How to Prepare an Indoor Garden

  Preparing an indoor garden allows you the ability to grow a variety of plants in…

  Last Updated: May 6, 2010 | Views: 3783

• How to Prepare Flowerbeds

  Flowerbed preparation begins with creating an optimal soil base for your plants. Learning how to…

  Last Updated: Apr 30, 2010 | Views: 3994

• Flowers That Bloom From May to September in Southern Climates

  In early summer, after the glut of springtime daffodils and hyacinths and cherry and dogwood…

  Last Updated: Apr 30, 2010 | Views: 7164

• How to Double Dig a Garden Bed

  Double digging a garden bed is the first step toward having a very productive garden.…

  Last Updated: Apr 28, 2010 | Views: 5072

• How to Make Good Gardening Soil

  A successful garden depends on good soil. Most soils are predominantly clay, silt or sand;…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 5044

• How to Plant Onions Under Plastic Mulch

  Weeds absorb soil nutrients and reduce the potential plant size. Using plastic mulch, while growing…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 5601

• How to Plant Vegetables in August

  For successful August vegetable planting, be sure you know your USDA plant hardiness zone. In…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 3920

• How to Plant Old Seeds

  Don't throw away those old seed packets. Despite having passed their expiration date, it is…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 3647

• How to Sterilize Potting Soil in the Oven

  Sterilizing potting soil is a surefire way to destroy insects and diseases that may be…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 6254

• How to Make Liquid Lawn Fertilizer

  Fertilizing your lawn will help it remain healthy and a beautiful shade of green. You…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4971

• How to Plan a Home Garden

  Fresh fruits and vegetables from your own home garden certainly seem to taste better than…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 3844

• How to Prepare a New Perennial Garden

  Adding a perennial garden to your home provides several benefits. Perennial beds add color, texture…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4220

• How to Raise Red Clover for Green Manure

  Green manures are created when a gardener plants a certain type of nutrient-rich crop, and…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 5478

• How to Use Landscape Fabric

  Landscape fabric is a permeable fabric that you lay on the ground under landscape stones…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4405

• How to Plant Perennial Salvia

  There are over 60 varieties of salvia, both perennials and tender annuals. They are members…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4914

• Signs of Spring & Planting a Garden

  Spring officially kicks off on March 20th in the northern hemisphere. This is a season…

  Last Updated: Apr 6, 2010 | Views: 3539

• How to Prep Lettuce Seeds for Planting

  Lettuce seeds are small and must be separated from the chaff when they are harvested.…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4429

• How to Germinate in Rockwool

  Rockwool is created by mixing igneous rock and limestone, heating it and spinning it into…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4906

• How to Change Clay Soil

  There is a simple way to tell if you have clay-based soil. Take a bunch…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4314

• How to Grow Seed Starter Cells

  Seed starter trays are a great way to promote seed propagation and control the environment…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 2138

• How to Soak Garlic Seed for Planting

  Closely related to the onion, garlic is commonly used in cooking for its strong flavor…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 5757

• Growing Vegetables for a Family of 4

  Growing a vegetable garden to feed your family provides fresh produce brimming with vitamins and…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 10200

• How to Plan Garden Yields

  Gardeners often await the new planting season with eager anticipation and hope that this year's…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 9809

• How to Mix Vegetable Peels in a Garden

  Don't throw out your vegetable peels when you can recycle them. Vegetable peels add nutrients…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 8535

• How to Plant Green Pepper Seeds

  Pepper seeds require warm soil temperatures to germinate. Small peat pot trays are best for…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4665

• The Best Way to Mulch Leaves in a Yard

  Fallen leaves can be beneficial to the ground on your property. You can use the…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 2862

• Vegetable Gardening for Kids

  Growing vegetables for and with kids is a fun way to get children to both…

  Last Updated: Mar 22, 2010 | Views: 7405

• Artichoke Companion Planting

  Matchmaking is a sport not only in love, but also in gardening. When you plan…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 10408

• The Identification of Soils

  Soil is a mixture of organic matter with chemical components and inorganic matter like minerals.…

  Last Updated: Mar 20, 2010 | Views: 3632