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Prior to applying fertilizer, it is very much important to check the soil condition. Soil must be moist enough. You should water the soil a little more and then start applying fertilizer. This enhanced level of moisture will help the fertilizer move down in to the plant’s root zone easily. If you do not make […]

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Nutrients are essential for healthy growth of plants. Regular replenishment of nutrients is an important aspect of gardening and it is very much pertinent that a gardener should have his fundamentals clear about this aspect.The first thing you should know and always remember is the NKP acronym. I call it the alphabet. Nitrogen (N), Potassium […]

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Soil is one such subject, which needs maximum attention when it is referred to gardening. Soil science covers a vast variety of topics. You do not need to be a soil scientist first to be gardener but some important aspects related to the soil are of great pertinence.Quality of soil in your garden will be […]

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A gardener must know all the “watering techniques.” Application of the most suitable watering technique would be more dependent on the type of soil in your garden or lawn. Therefore you need to understand the nature of soil first and then the best applicable technique in a particular set of soil conditions.Following tips would be […]

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The gardeners and farmers know Sweet Peas (Lathyrus Odoratus) for hundreds of years now. Fragrance of the sweet peas is beyond comparison and simply takes you to heavens. If you are planning to grow sweet peas in your garden then you must pick the right variety. These days genetically engineered hybrid varieties are also available […]

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 Thumb Rule-5:  “Choose the Best Hours”You must know the best hours in a day while watering your lawn or garden. Early morning hours or late night hours are the most useful hours for this purpose. Rate of evaporation of water is very low during these hours and you can save water this way.
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Watering is an extremely important aspect in gardening and lawn caring. Even a little carelessness could spoil the whole lot of efforts invested in bringing up a garden or a lawn. There are several aspects of watering and its related techniques and methods specifically designed for particular types of gardens or lawns. However, four thumb-rules […]

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Let us focus on health today. Your health largely depends on what type of food items you consume every day. It is obvious that you cannot grow everything in your garden. However, you can grow some healthy food providing plants at least.Perhaps my experience of gardening for years together could save you wasting efforts and […]

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You would certainly love the extra-ordinarily handsome silver grey leaves of the “Globe Artichokes” in your garden. I would strongly recommend growing ‘Globe Artichokes’ (Cynara Scolymus) if you are looking for some ornamental vegetable plants for your vegetable garden in the backyard.
Tempting attraction of this plant is not the only reason for my falling in […]

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Studies indicate a spray co-developed by a University of Alabama scientist increases plants’ tolerance of cold temperatures by several degrees.
The spray, which is not yet commercially available, can improve plants’ cold tolerance between 2.2 and 9.4 degrees Fahrenheit, depending upon the species, according to Dr. David Francko, a professor of botany who […]

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