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Entries from June 2008

Tips on How to Re-Pot and Divide Orchids

June 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Flower Gardening, by plant, care and watering, container gardening, flowers, home gardening tips, houseplants, indoor gardening

A gardener growing orchids in the garden knows when to re-pot it. However, for someone who is a beginner with this lovely plant ,it is very important to know when the leaves and bulbs start getting packed completely in to the pot in such a way that it becomes bulging. At this stage, you should […]

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Citrus Gall Wasp: Cut the Branch Off

June 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Gardening Techniques, Tree, fruits, home gardening tips

If you are growing lemons and grapefruits in your garden then it is very much unlikely that you have never faced one of the most common problems called “Citrus Gall Wasp“. In fact, this problem has spread across the globe within past few years and affecting the lemon and grapefruit trees on a wide scale.
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Growing High Fruit Bearing Gooseberry Bushes in Garden

June 26th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Shrubs, container gardening, garden plants, home gardening tips

Gooseberry Bushes
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

why don’t my gooseberry bushes produce fruit?
How far down should i fall prune gooseberry bushes?
Why hasn’t my gooseberry bush produced any fruit?
loads of gooseberry bushes in my allotment…they?
Where can I buy a gooseberry bush of the slupher variet
how do I know if the gooseberries on my gooseberry bush
When is the best […]

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The Time is Ripe for an Apple That Tastes Like Berries and One That Doesn’t Brown

June 25th, 2008 · No Comments · Gardening News, New Plants

Apple Trees
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Apple Trees?
How to spray apple trees for bugs and prevent squirrels
Where can I find an online pollination compatibility ch
Can certain types of pear trees pollinate certain types
I have just discovered some damage to my young apple an
I just got two Macintosh apple trees, do I have to have
Where can I buy […]

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Growing Lovely Thryptomene Shrubs in Your Garden

June 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Flower Gardening, Shrubs, flowers, garden plants, home gardening tips, houseplants, indoor gardening

Shrub Garden
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

How do I grow a flower and shrub garden, know nothing a
What is a good Focal point, scented, pretty, shade shru
How do I plant a nice shrub in my garden ?
What low-maintenance shrub would you suggest for a smal
My Mary planted a little shrub in the garden last year,
What is […]

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Tips for Creating a Cyclone-Resistant Tropical Garden

June 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Gardening Techniques, garden design, garden method, home gardening tips

Tropical areas are quite prone to natural disasters like cyclones. If you are residing in such an area then cyclones are almost a fact of your life and if you are a gardener too then you need to understand that you have to be more prepared. Wet season every year brings in increased possibilities for […]

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Taking Care of Indoor Plants: Few More Tips

June 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Gardening Techniques, container gardening, home gardening tips, houseplants, indoor gardening

Indoor Plants
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

indoor plants?
What indoor plants are good for the northern climates?
what do you feed indoor potted plants to keep them aliv
Can I have lots of indoor plants?
What are some good indoor plants that keep the air smel
What indoor plants thrive on over-watering?
How do you kill knats on indoor plants?
Indoor plants for […]

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Are You Taking Care of Your Garden Sprayer Equipment Properly?

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Fungi, Gardening Techniques, care and watering, home gardening tips, lawn care

As an active gardener, you must be having and using some kind of sprayer equipment. You must know that it is equipment and it should be ready to use whenever needed. Garden Sprayer is an important weapon fighting against the fungicides. It also helps you control several related plants and other diseases.
There are many types […]

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Forest Spider Lily: A Rare Blossoming Occasion in a Year

June 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Flower Gardening, Gardening News, flowers

Forest Lily
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

replanting and caring for a canna lily (king Humbert)?
What is the meaning of this poem by Richard Wilbur “The
What does my weird dream mean?
So explain two things to me here…?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
My MAJOR Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows question?
What do you think of my Harry Potter Horcrux […]

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Growing Cherry Tomatoes in Your Garden This Summer

June 15th, 2008 · 2 Comments · container gardening, home gardening tips, indoor gardening, tomato, vegetable garden

Cherry Tomatoes
Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Do you have any good recipes using cherry tomatoes?
how to care and maintain cherry tomatoes?
What is the best way to home can grape and cherry tomat
What can I make with Cherry Tomatoes?
Can you grow black cherry tomatoes in winter?
Is it too late to plant cherry tomatoes? Can I plant th
Why do […]

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