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Tips on How to Re-Pot and Divide Orchids

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments · 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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Growing High Fruit Bearing Gooseberry Bushes in Garden

June 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Shrubs, container gardening, garden plants, home gardening tips

If you have a small garden and wish to grow high fruits yielding plants then Gooseberry is one of the perfect choices. Gooseberry bushes normally grow easily and give you large quantities of fruits. Gooseberry fruits are smaller. Growing gooseberry bushes in a little shady area is also possible as the plant is quite tolerant […]

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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

“Plant Genus Thryptomene” represents almost 40 different types of plant species of evergreen shrubs.Thryptomene is a Greek nomenclature, which means ‘coy’ or ‘prudish’. It is named on its appearance because when you see the shrub for the first time it will appear like coy or prudish.
Thryptomene is a native plant to western, central, and […]

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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

Growing indoor plants provides you several advantages. It is not only the lack of space outside that promotes indoor gardening but there are other factors as well. One of these factors is that these plants when put inside absorb the volatile organic compounds present in the air within our homes. Absorbing of bad air […]

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Growing Cherry Tomatoes in Your Garden This Summer

June 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment · container gardening, home gardening tips, indoor gardening, tomato, vegetable garden

Generally marketed as ‘premium tomato’ the cherry tomato is simply a ‘mini-tomato‘. This variety is though similar but not exactly identical with the conventional domestic tomato. It is sweeter and gives a different taste to your salad dish.
Size may vary from thumb tip to the golf ball and shape could be spherical, oval, or oblong. […]

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Summer Gardening: Beat the Heat with Perennials

June 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Flower Gardening, Gardening Techniques, garden method, garden plants, home gardening tips

Summer time during the month of June is good for new plantings. Earlier perennials used to be marketed either bare-root or field-dug but now use of plastic and other containers has made it easy as the new plants get acclimatized to the new surroundings and environment.When gardening in the month of June you must ensure […]

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How to Grow Temperature Controlled Sugar, Acid, and Nutritional Quality Tomatoes in Your Garden: New Research Tips

June 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Gardener's Health, Gardening News, home gardening tips, tomato, vegetable garden

As a gardener the nutrition value and importance of fresh quality tomatoes is nothing for you. You also know that both these factors could be best ensured by growing them on your own in your garden. Nevertheless,
I have something new and interesting fact for you. This is about a very recent research finding about the […]

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Growing Elegant Palms in Containers: Few Simple Tips

June 4th, 2008 · 2 Comments · container gardening, home gardening tips, houseplants, indoor gardening

Palms are one of the most attractive plants and if planted in pots they give elegance to your home garden. You can also add up beauty by placing them inside of your home as well. Growing palms in pots is equally simple. You just need to confirm that the climatic conditions in your area are […]

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Organic Gardening is not Free of Chemicals

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments · home gardening tips, organic

If you think that organic gardens are natural places that are completely free from chemical effects then you need to reconsider your own opinion. With increasing awareness about organic gardening governments across the world are taking necessary legislative actions and as a result we observe several relevant acts and other legislative provisions coming in to […]

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