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How Much Fertilizer Should Be Used for Large Trees?

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Large, mature trees do not have a high need for fertilization. Their massive root systems and broad canopies are usually sufficient to absorb all of the water and sunlight needed to sustain themselves. If fertilization is desired, once every two to three years is sufficient.

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Yard And Garden Wildlife Pest Control

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Organic gardening is a method of working in harmony with nature, along with creating habitats that attract, shelter and home wildlife. Keeping the eco-system balanced in your yard and garden is very important. This wildlife plays many very important roles in the organic garden, from pollination to p

Care of Alocasia Polly

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The Alocasia Polly plant is a variety of Elephant Ear, also referred to as African Mask. It has large, heart-shaped leaves with crinkled edges. The coloring of the leaves is dark green with cream-colored stripes running along each of the veins. The Alocasia Polly plant is a tropical plant that only

Homemade Bird Bath Heater

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A bird bath heater can be necessary in colder climates during the winter months to keep the bird bath water from freezing over. Although birds have a natural decrease in their need for water consumption during this time, many people still like to have the water out in the yard for the birds. It is r

Pretty But Poisonous Ornamentals!

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Be aware that many plants present a potential danger to humans and animals.This involves not only plants found in the wild, but also popular garden plants in cultivation in home gardens and in ornamental landscaping.

Technological Changes of Electronic Ballasts

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The world has faced many technological changes many times over. These changes continue to persist and one such field that has undergone tremendous amount of modifications is the lighting market. Energy efficient lighting is in high demand these days primarily because standard components which were u

How to Grow Your Own Pumpkin Patch Mound

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Pumpkins are either orange or white in color, grow on sprawling vines and require a 90- to 120-day growing period. Plant seeds or seedlings in the garden from late May to early June for harvesting by October and into November. With the exception of miniature pumpkins, these gourds are too heavy for

Gardening - The Holiday at Home

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Holiday at Home? Why not?Easily way, after I have working in five days full, I really have weary, my body and mind are very tired.

The Best Kept Secrets of Organic Gardening Compost

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The economy may appear to be stabilizing but it is going to be a long slow road back to where most of us were just a few years ago. Many people think that their kids won't be able to do better than their parent but that may just be a warped perspective. It's time to build on our roots and

Fruitless Plum Trees

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Ornamental plum trees are often referred to as "fruitless plum trees," having been developed for their attractive blossoms and foliage rather than their fruit. The trees do, however, produce fruit although it is scant and small. Flowering ornamental plum trees may not produce any fruit at all some y

Know Your Orchids For Better Growing Habits

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Orchids come in many varieties and in order to become more familiar with growth patterns it is advisable to become familiar with various species of the flower. In this way you can determine which best suits your region and works well within your established environment. This will be necessary in ord

DIY Concrete Birdbath

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Hypertufa, a lightweight concrete, can be sand-casted to create an attractive birdbath. The mixture, which was developed by European gardeners to mimic volcanic tufa rock, is perfect for this birdbath, which is suspended from a tree branch. A backyard tree can provide home and shelter for feathered

How Landscaping Can Add Value To Your Home

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If you've been thinking about selling your home, or have just been wondering how you can add value to your property, garden landscaping is definitely a good way to do it. Street appeal is one of the main factors when it comes to adding value to your property, so landscaping your front yard will

Simple Directions to Build a Shed Ramp

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A ramp will increase the efficiency and usefulness of your shed whether you store a lawnmower or wheelbarrow there--or just want easier access to the shed. The dimensions of shed ramps vary with the height of the shed floor and the width of the doorway.

Three Key Ways to Improve Gardening With Mulch

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Mulch is one of gardening's not so hidden best secrets. It helps to retain moisture, insulate, and retain the nutrients in the soil while holding the integrity of the flowerbed or garden intact.