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1. Building an Orchid Greenhouse - Five Things you Absolutely Must ...
by Wesley Lynx
August 5, 2008
Have you adored orchids for your whole life, always giving them as gifts instead of regular flowers, or perhaps even had your own potted orchids? Since you're so passionate, and have the know-how, you should start your own home business as an orchid cultivator by starting your own orchid greenhouse!
Let's not get carried away, th ...more...
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2. What You Should Know About Building Greenhouses
by Christopher Jay
July 30, 2008
Greenhouses are buildings, both large or small, which create perfect growing environments for any flowers, vegetables or other plants. Greenhouses come in all shapes, sizes, and designs, and you should have an understanding of greenhouses before attempting to construct one. Before you even begin building greenhouses, you need to know what type of greenhouse you will need and what you are going to ...more...
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3. Different Types of Portable Greenhouses
by Michelle Torres
June 15, 2008
There are many different types of portable greenhouses available to today's gardener. Portable greenhouses are ideal for container gardening and growing sensitive plants year round in milder climates. You can easily move these greenhouses to sunny areas of the yard throughout the colder months to give the plants ...more...
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4. Choosing The Right Seed For Planting
by Steve Sharpe
April 11, 2008
Any reliable seed house can be depended upon for good seeds; but even so, there is a great risk in seeds. A seed may to all appearances be all right and yet not have within it vitality enough, or power, to produce a hardy plant.
If you save seed from your own plants you are able to choose carefully. Suppose you are saving seed of aster plants. What blossoms shall you decide upon? Now it i ...more...
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5. Water Lilies - A touch of Romance in the Garden
by Hans Dekker
April 11, 2008
Water lilies are one of nature's marvels. All they need to thrive is water and sunlight. There are two types of water lily; hardy and tropical. When hardy water lilies bloom, the flower sits right on top of the water, while the flower of the tropical water lily is on a stem that rises above the water.
Hardy water lilies can withstand quite severe frosts if they are planted about 35 cm or ...more...
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6. Garden Tools - Quality Goes a Long Way
by I C
April 9, 2008
Having your own property is not only a luxury but a responsibility and as such you should keep it in optimal condition and attractive at all times. Besides the physical aspect of your house the other important part one should never overlook is the landscaping work, you could hire someone to do it for you or you could do it yourself. In most cases property owners end up hiring someone to do the j ...more...
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7. Gardening to Sell
by Curtis Reddehase
April 9, 2008
Curb appeal, how important is it? Extremely important. A well landscaped yard will draw buyers to your property. Taking time and preparing the outside of a home is just as important as the time you spend to plan and arrange the inside of your home. Put your welcome mat out by keeping your landscape healthy and beautiful. Planning my gardens each spring is something I look forward to. Working ...more...
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8. Tips for growing chillies
by Ric Wiley
April 9, 2008
Growing chillies is fantastic fun but results often depend on the climate where you live. However, there are things you can do to grow excellent quality and quantities of chillies in most climates.
I live in an area where chillies do not grow very well outdoors so I grow them in a greenhouse but what I am going to talk about here can be used when growing outdoors.
The first thing t ...more...
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9. Consider Indoor Conatainer Gardening
by Larry Combs
April 9, 2008
Consider Indoor Container Gardening
Some people stick a fake tree in a corner, dust the leaves off every week, and call it indoor gardening. But indoor gardening has grown into much more than that over the last few years.
There are many reasons for starting an indoor garden. For instance, plants don’t only remove carbon dioxide from the air, they also remove man ...more...
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10. Seedlings - A great way to start your Garden in Spring
by Hans Dekker
April 3, 2008
Seedlings are a great way to start your garden inside, so you are ready for the sometimes all too short growing season. The key to planting seeds is to wait until six to eight weeks before the last frost is expected in your area. This way, when the seedlings are ready to go outside, the weather should be warm enough. Since this is not easy to predict with wheatear forecasts these days. Take it as ...more...
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11. Ventilation For Indoor Gardens
by Susan Slobac
April 1, 2008
Grow Systems that provide the proper ventilation are the key to being successful with indoor gardening. Without an abundant supply of fresh air such as your plants would receive in a natural, outdoor environment, your efforts of more...
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12. Planting Zones Are Key Information For Gardeners
by Lee Dobbins
April 1, 2008
It's necessary to know a little about the various planting zones - particularly your own - before you hunker down and get to work in your garden. Why, you might ask? Your planting zone determines the plants that are right for you and your local weather.
The U.S. has a total of 11 zones. The US and southern Canada are divided up into USDA Plant Hardiness Zones. All planting zones have a tempe ...more...
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13. Pest Control for Indoor Gardens
by Susan Slobac
March 28, 2008
When you practice indoor gardening, one of the issues that can diminish the fun is the number and ferocity of insect pests that can wreak havoc with your plants. There are, however, several indoor gardening supplies that can be used to control various pests from damaging your indoor crops, and will thus increase your plants' yields. There are a number of recommended more...
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14. Container Gardening Extravaganza Part 2.
by Nancy Gleason
March 29, 2008
In trying to make our homes look more tempting for re-sale in this period of scant flowers, the idea of container gardening has been explored. In Container Gardening Extravaganza Part 1, the type of pot and the grouping of pots have been dealt with. The grouping is very important and assuming that you have followed the Master Plan, the suggestions for planting will follow that formula. ...more...
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15. Container Gardening Extravaganza, Part 1
by Nancy Gleason
March 29, 2008
Well, there is a big story about house sales increasing - only it is not really news because it always happens at this time of the year. However, it does remind all home owners that if you want to sell your home now is the best time to do it.
Presentation of the front of your home is important, but with a chilly start to the year there are not many plants peeping through yet. On ...more...
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16. Cloning and Propagation Techniques for Gardeners
by Susan Slobac
March 25, 2008
If you are a gardener, there is always one item you would like more of, and that is more plants. If you practice indoor gardening or use hydroponics to grow plants inddors, one of the primary supplies you will require are new plants on a regular basis. It can get expensive buying them at a gardening center, but it is easy ...more...
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17. Personalized House Signs - A Great Addition For Your Exterior De...
by Jody Nickerson
March 28, 2008
Need to add an extra little touch to that place of residence? One answer....house signs! It is like the cherry on a cake and is a great addition to your lawn and/or garden decor (right beside that cute, little hummingbird feeder). These days people are becoming more conscious about the look and feel of the interiors and exteriors of their homes. One method that's becoming increasingly popu ...more...
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18. Who Else Would Like To Increase Their Backyard Harvest?
by Tom Johnson
March 28, 2008
A manageable, well-maintained smaller garden is just as rewarding as a bigger one. You need exactly the same two objectives - some good old fashioned know-how and large amounts of resolve. The Happy Home Gardener has compiled six easy tips to assist in keeping your gardening by the yard looking in good shape and beautiful.
1. Deadheading. Try to keep all of your plants free from spent flo ...more...
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19. Gardening - A Labor of Love...Or Just Labor?
by RE Writer
March 20, 2008
Gardening for many is a labor of love. All those hours spent weeding, pruning, watering, and fertilizing is worth it when your first spring bulb flowers, or your vegetable garden is ripe for the picking. Some don't consider gardening work, but therapy - a way to relax and escape for a few hours a week. For others, however, gardening as another chore added to their already busy lives. If only t ...more...
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20. Evergreen Landscaping Trees Improve The Beauty And Longevity Of ...
by Neelima Reddy
March 25, 2008
Planting and caring evergreens requires a considerable investment of time and money. Therefore, it is important to make the right decision when choosing these plants for your yard.
Evergreen landscaping trees and shrubs are more expensive in general than deciduous trees. But you can prefer such trees because they are worth their cost because of their year round beauty, hardiness and longe ...more...
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21. Indoor gardening supplies overcome weather and soil conditions.
by Susan Slobac
March 18, 2008
Indoor gardening supplies make it possible to garden no matter the weather or soil in your locale!
Whether you garden indoors professionally or as a fun hobby,indoor gardening supplies such as grow light kits wit ...more...
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22. Tips For Planting Tulip Bulbs
by Lee Dobbins
March 25, 2008
The rapid approach of Spring is heralded by the growing appearance of beautiful tulips. And planting tulip bulbs is a great way to get them in your yard. You can plot your garden by placing your bulbs where you want them to go. Also, plan to replace the bulbs every five to six years.
Planting tulip bulbs is really simple, although it may seem like a complicated task at first. To have a beaut ...more...
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23. Arrow Utility Buildings - Smart Storage
by Adriana Copaceanu
March 24, 2008
Are you one of those people, who have a lot of yard and garden tools in the garage, which occupy a lot of space? This is the perfect opportunity for you, as arrow utility building is the best solution for you. Your storage needs will be taken care of, with these cool buildings.
Given how tremendously important the storage of your property is in this world, there are a huge variety of storage ...more...
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24. Basket Gardening
by Larry Combs
March 24, 2008
Basket Gardenings
If you're considering growing plants in baskets there are a few things that you will need to do if the plants are to survive. Obviously, you want to start with the best and healthiest seeds or plants available.
You need to use a good quality container mix as well. There are hanging basket mixes that are made specifically to provide the best ...more...
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25. Garden Sheds Can Secure Your Lawn Tools
by Adriana Copaceanu
March 16, 2008
Need storage space outdoors? Garden sheds are the answer. Cheap plastic sheds are available at major garden supply retailers. They are attractive, easy to assemble, and can withstand the elements. These garden sheds make great additions to an already crowded living space at a cost of very little time and money!
You should remember that there are many models of garden sheds, as well as lots o ...more...
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