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An active gardener knows the importance of soil testing. But do you know the right technique to derive a representative soil sample for such a soil test? As a matter of fact it is the first requirement to collect a most appropriate soil sample that can be submitted to a soil testing station or laboratory.

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Nutrients present in the soil are  prime determinants of its fertility. A soil test would always demonstrate the presence, absence, and requirements of nutrients. The soil in your garden may require further improvements if the soil -test results suggest so. In order to improve the soil quality you will have to ensure specific additions introducing […]

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We have been discussing the importance of essential elements and their role in the overall growth of plants. We also discussed about eight essential micro-nutrients in the last post. In furtherance to this aspect it is good to understand that ‘Sulphur’ is also considered as a micro-nutrient by some of the experts. But we deliberately […]

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Applying fertilizer in your garden or lawn should be based on the most suitable technique. There are  several such techniques available. I would prefer to share only four most common techniques that you must know.
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Broadcasting is not just limited to the radio. It applies to the gardening as well. Spreading of fertilizer over the […]

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Fertilizers in their simplest sense add to the existing nutrients level of the soil. It is just a supplement and therefore you must ensure that the quantity supplemented or added is just sufficient else the extra addition would cause severe damage to the plant-roots. Anything supplemented extra will also reach to the ground stream and […]

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Let us go back to the basics and learn chemistry that would be extremely helpful in understanding its applications in gardening. Chemical elements analysis reveals that plants need definite proportions of specific elements.Plant growth is solely dependent on 17 different elements. Presence of all these chemical elements in perfect proportion is primarily responsible for healthy […]

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Home gardeners around the world are compelled to face the devastating effects of “Fruit Flies“ .It is one of the most dangerous pests. Sporadic outbreak incidences have been reported from across the globe during recent past. Sometimes this type of outbreak even continues the whole summer season in specific parts of the world.
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Faraway’s unique collections of garden furniture and others are exclusive outdoor and indoor furniture ranges. The core competence of ‘FarawayFurniture’ is its exotic designs based on contemporary themes. The ranges of garden furniture, dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, and living room furniture are featured by extremely low maintenance and maximum durability. It is mainly because […]

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A master-plan is the ‘must have asset’ for a gardener. If you are a beginner then it is the first lesson for you and if you have been gardening for quite some time now then a master-plan would certainly help you in designing and re-designing your garden whenever you need. Having a master-plan would save […]

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 A part of the global food crisis is the inefficiency of current irrigation methods. More irrigated water evaporates than reaches the roots of crops, amounting to an enormous waste of water and energy.
Tel Aviv University researchers, however, are investigating a new solution that turns the problem upside-down, getting to the root of the issue. They […]

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