Archive for the ‘Gardening’ Category
Friday, July 18th, 2008
by Dave Truman
Once you've decided which vegetables you want to plant and where, there is still a little bit of preparation to complete before planting. To make a good garden you must have good soil.
The Soil
To make a good garden you must have good soil. All vegetables get water and ...
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Friday, July 18th, 2008
by Dave Truman
Growing vegetables is much easier than many other plants. With just a minimum of good planning, proper planting and a little bit of care you'll have a bounty of tasty, natural things to eat.
But before you sow a seed, think.
Climate
Consider your climate first and foremost. Know the conditions ...
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008
by Sarah Duke
Bonsai trees may look serene and very peaceful to you but they take a lot of time and effort to grow and cultivate. Bonsai gardening is an art form that has been around for several centuries. It originated in Asia and made its way around the world.
Novices in ...
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008
by Ray Lam
The soil is the most important part to maintain in any garden - it is the building block for all your plants. Therefore, you have to enrich it with essential nutrients so that your plants grow healthy. Using organic soil for your garden has proven to be the ...
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Sunday, July 13th, 2008
by Ray Lam
If you want to try your hand at growing your own organic flowers and vegetables but have no garden, don't worry. Many people grow organic products successfully using a container. You can keep the container wherever is convenient or move it around if you need to.
It only stands ...
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Sunday, July 13th, 2008
by Jim Carpenter
Caring for your lawn means not just cutting it every so often, but like other plants in your garden it will need to be watered and fed regularly. So if you are someone whose lifestyle is somewhat hectic, using a professional lawn care service may be the ...
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Saturday, July 12th, 2008
by Ray Lam
Organic gardening is a skill that most people should learn. In these dire times, pesticides and chemicals have poisons the very ground that crops are grown in, learning to grow your own food at home is probably one of the wisest decisions that anyone could make. However, before ...
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Saturday, July 12th, 2008
by Ray Lam
Organic vegetable gardening is not only an engaging hobby, but it is also healthy and totally rewarding. If you plan carefully and get all necessary supplies, your jaunt into the world of organic vegetable gardening can be all that you are dreaming it to be. Just remember, that ...
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Friday, July 11th, 2008
by Ray Lam
Why should you use organic fertilizers in your garden? Simply because they are good for your plants and good for the environment. Nearly 70 percent of water pollution comes from agricultural areas that use chemical fertilizers, according to the EPA. These chemicals leach into the water and cause ...
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Friday, July 11th, 2008
by Ray Lam
Organic herb gardening, for those who don't have enough time to devote to the garden or maybe you are a new gardener, is the garden to start with. If you have a small area, then an organic herb garden is ideal as it need not take up much ...
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