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Hybrid seeds are seeds that result from the cross breeding of two different species of plant, usually of the same species but with different qualities. The offer by hybrid seed companies of such seeds is usually attractive and tempting. The
Annual plants seldom develop problems since they are brought at home healthy and planted in a suitable spot with sufficient moisture. Unfortunately, trouble-making plants are often identified in the garden because of one or more of the seven cracks that
If you want to have a garden that is as attractive as yours, then you should put nature and yourself in charge. The easiest way to get this is to put a small patch of soil in the garden with
Summer Vegetable Garden Here’s the time again to start anew. Some seeds will germinate in the salty air, sun and water, while others will need a little more patience. Still others are resting in the fridge, hopefully still warm and
The days are getting longer, the seed catalogs are in the mailbox, the plants are greening up. It is time to focus on organizing for the new planting season. It is important to plan for the next growing season. You
The Bonsai Tree The bonsai tree is not ‘just another house plant’ and fans of Bonsai cultivation need to have great patience and perseverance because it can take quite a few years for a bonsai to fully grow and flourish.
Nearly everyone who has a lawn has the problem of weeds interfering with their vision of a lush green lawn. Weeds are unsightly, and they are hard to control once they have taken root. They choke out the grass with
Gardenia, also known as Kukui, Bonsai wherry, Marinberry or Pineapple, is a small tropical shrub with needle-shaped green leaves and a small red fruit. With a quick recovery, you can re-pot your Gardenia every two to three years to a
Similar to germinating potatoes, corn is also a tuberous root crop. If you are familiar with tuberous roots, this is exactly what you’re going for. The difference is that when you plan on growing corn, you need to actually test
The days are getting longer, the seed catalogs are in the mailbox, the plants are greening up. It is time to focus on organizing for the new planting season. Take a LookBefore you even put a trowel to the ground,
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about growing mushrooms. Q: What is the right temperature to grow mushrooms at? A:Mushrooms grow best at medium to warm temperatures of 52 to 54 degree Fahrenheit. Laboratory animals have been bred
In the summer of 2010, I discovered a new rose and really became instantly hooked. The parameters of the plant and the variety were not important, but what was then unknown, perhaps only to the gods, was beautiful. It had
As anyone who has ever grown organic food knows, it takes more than a few seeds and water to produce a bumper crop. If you want to grow organic vegetables, the amount of space you have is not a problem
Do you have a garden pest problem but find it too difficult to discuss it with garden experts? No problem – here are some basic guidelines about orchid care that you will find in almost every gardening book (on bookstore
Of the many thousands of different species of orchids that exist throughout the world, Cymbidium Orchids are one of the most popular. It’s not hard to see why specific types of orchids match certain colors. These plants produce lots of
Hydroponic grow lights are very important for indoor gardening because they allow the gardener to control and monitor the PH of the nutrient solution that is used to replace the sun’s rays that are produced naturally in the atmosphere. If
Growing Irises from Seed Irises seeds were originally discovered as a family of plants calledches tuberosum, botanically speaking. The specific species know as iris are a genus of over 400 species of irises that grow wild around the world. They
If you want to know how to care for orchids then you’ll have to search a bit. There are a number of various species of the plant. Orchids can be both beautiful and frustrating to look at. They come in
The days are getting longer, the seed catalogs are in the mailbox, the plants are greening up. It is time to focus on organizing for the new planting season. Take a LookBefore you even put a trowel to the ground,
Liquid seaweed extract is something that many people would not think about using in their garden but there are so many uses for it. Not only can the seaweed extract be used to give your garden a boost but it
Not every gardener is lucky enough to have flat property on which to garden. If you do have a slope or a hill, it is often very difficult, confusing and challenging trying to figure out how to landscape. There are
There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh vegetables. But who knows where your produce has come from? Most of us buy our food at the local grocery store. While I am an advocate of buying organically grown vegetables,
Maybe you would like your garden to show the beauty of Bonsai trees but are not sure if you are ready to care for the genuine plant. You may want to consider laying out a design that incorporates artificial bonsai
It is that time of year again, summer time. This is the time that makes gardening aoxide a bit more enjoyable as those 3 top gardening tips. Why? Simple, the weather is warming up and people are antsy to get