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How to Purchase Gourd Seeds
Gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years, according to the Ohio State University Extension website, and belong to the Cucurbitaceae, or cucumber, family. They require a long growing season to ripen, followed by a curing period. Gourds fall into three categories: Cucurbita, soft-shelled gou
How to Make Container Flower Pots
Just about any container that can hold soil can be made into a flower pot. To grow flowers, all a container needs is enough depth to accommodate the roots and a way for water to drain out. Reusing items is a way to make creative flower pots and prevent useful objects from ending up in landfills. Mak
Myths of Organic Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers are fertilizers made from natural sources such as rock powders, plant byproducts, animal byproducts and even seaweed. Plant byproducts include alfalfa pellets or cottonseed meal, while animal byproducts include bonemeal or fish emulsion. Organic fertilizers can be applied through
When to Prune Evergreen Magnolias?
Evergreen magnolias -- those that retain their leaves through cool but mild winters -- should not be pruned at the same time as deciduous magnolia trees and shrubs, which is in very late winter or early spring. Wait until later in spring. Among the most common evergreen magnolias grown in the United
Orchid Information For the Gardening Newbie
Orchids are a favorite house plant around the world and are becoming more popular every day. Their popularity is a result of the numerous variety of species to choose from and the fact that they are relatively easy to grow, once you educate yourself on their needs. With proper watering, lighting and
Giant Garden Plants
A large leaf from a giant plantWonderlust Industries/Photodisc/Getty ImagesGiant garden plants attract a lot of attention, make a great focal point and are just plain fun to grow. Giant plants give an exotic feel to gardens, according to Washington State University Clark County Extension....
How to Stop a Dog from Climbing a Fence
A dog that climbs the fence and gets out of your yard is prone to getting into all sorts of trouble. In addition to the risk of getting hit by a vehicle, the dog could also get into fights with other animals or get picked up by animal control or someone who may harm the pooch. To prevent these troub
Best Tips in Choosing Garden Statues
When you are going to improve the beauty of your garden, what will you add? Among the many beautiful improvements and accessories for a garden, you can choose statues as a great alternative. The challenge in choosing a proper statue is making it stay in concept with the existing theme you used in cr
Amarillo & Flower Care
If you live in Amarillo, Texas, and want to start a garden, you will need to gather information on the climate, soil and flowers that grow best in this dry, hot state. Amarillo is located in the Texas "High Plains Region," which makes it challenging for both city and country gardening. You can adapt
How to Make Pot Scrubbers
After grocery shopping, save and recycle your heavy nylon-mesh orange and onion bags by using them to scrub your pots and pans. The tough nylon and rough texture of the mesh vegetable bags is perfect for scraping off baked-on food from your cookware. These bags are made of plastic, so they will not
Commercial Greenhouses
From a business point of view, a greenhouse can be very profitable, as you can grow spring vegetables all year long. This is true even in the winter months when you have to normally depend on exports. Commercial greenhouses are much bigger than the standard greenhouse, sometimes extending to several
How to Say "I'm Sorry" With Flowers
Oh dear, you've screwed up big time and now you don't know what. On TV they always send flowers, so maybe that's what you'll do. But what to send? In order to make the right impression I have two tips for you.
All About Mulching Mowers
Typically, when we hear the phrase "mulching" we think of distributing mulch around physically, either by hand or with a spade. But mulching mowers have given the term "mulching" with a whole new position in household and professional gardening.
Poppy Seeds - How To Grow Poppies From Seed
Poppies are one of the most colorful flowers to grow in the garden. Knowing how to grow poppy seeds will ensure that they survive in your garden for many years. Most poppies are grown from seed. Poppies also self seed so that each year you will have more and more to enjoy.
Carpet Shops in Cardiff: From Where to Buy Carpets
Carpets have been in use since long time. Earlier they were considered to be luxurious furnishings designed and developed for elite group of the society. But today everyone could buy this furnishing for his home ...
The Ultimate Gutter Cleaning Tips And Schedule
Everyone knows that a gutter cleaning in Harrow is necessary. But often, we fail to realize why they need to be cleaned out and how often they need to be cleaned out.
Tips For Proper Rose Bush Pruning
To keep your rose bushes flowering and in good health, it is very important that you know the proper method of rose bush pruning. There are two reasons for pruning roses. One is to keep them healthy and strong and the second is to keep them blooming longer.
Pesky Lawn Patches-what they are and how to get rid of them
Lawn patches are the bane of every avid gardener trying to maintain a lush, green lawn. Whether it's 'visits' from a neighbor's dog or overuse of fertilizer, the end result is the same: ugly brown ...