Propagating From Cuttings 101




The Best Companion Plants for Potatoes

There is absolutely no doubt that some plants grow better alongside others, and the potato is no exception. While not all companion planting is based on horticultural science, there are some quite significant scientific foundations for the concept.

How To Grow Peppers – Tips For Growing A Better Crop Of Peppers You Will Be Proud Of

I grow a pretty mean tomato, but my record with its cousins, the peppers, is much less impressive – and that’s with a regular, season-long effort. But, after years of trial and error I think I have perfected my plan and know how to grow peppers that I am proud to call homegrown.

How to Plant Flowers

First, buy a flower! Select a healthy-looking flower (they will usually come in pots) and make sure to choose one that is suitable for your region and the area you wish to plant it. Next, prepare the place that you want to plant it.

Hydroponics – A Useful Technique

Hydroponics is highly productive; it is a method that conserves water and land. It is also safe for the environment. Hydroponics is high tech, but requires only basic agricultural skills to begin with.

Pathways And Beyond: Functional Beauty Of Garden Lights

Functional garden lights have evolved tremendously into a realm of beauty and aesthetic possibilities. Though outdoor lighting has its practical purpose of providing safety and security, many people use it to enhance their home or yard through a form of “visual manipulation” or drawing the eye to that which is as beautiful at night as it is during the day.

Small Garden Design – Blueprint For Planting A Three Season Small Space Garden

Using intensive planting techniques as well as crop rotation small garden design can be successfully achieved. Yields are high when plants are closely spaced. By growing early, mid and late season vegetables in the same space, maximum yield is realized from minimum space.

Rose Gardening Success – Beautiful Peony Rose

The Peony Rose is a well sought after plant for the garden. The flowers are really big and beautiful but it is not the easiest plant to grow in your garden.

Iron Tapered Window Planters – Offering a Wide Range of Applications

Modern innovations have significantly influenced the common lifestyles of man as well as the development of more sophisticated products in the market. Indeed, it paves way for a less complicated and tedious existence. These innovations lead to the tremendous demand of window planters in the market these days. Such case has encouraged a lot of window box manufacturers to come up with unique and attractive window planters that would surely fit in to the varying specifications of potential customers. Perhaps, this would generate business sales.

When To Plant Vegetables – Tips To Help You Decide The Best Time For Planting Your Vegetable Garden

Knowing when to plant vegetables can be tricky in fluctuating spring weather. If you plant too soon, while the ground is still sodden and cold, your seeds will either rot, or just sit there, waiting for their feet to warm up.

Keeping Your Herb Garden Pest Free

Millions of people around the world choose to plant their own herbs and vegetables in order to get the great benefits that are associated with gardening. When you grow your own produce and herbs you not only save money, but you also eat healthier. Herbs and vegetables that are grown in your home have a higher nutritional value than those that can be purchased at the store because they can be harvested at peak ripeness and not been sprayed with pesticides and other dangerous chemicals. Spraying plants with chemical based pesticides can be dangerous, especially if the vegetation is not thoroughly cleaned before it is eaten.

How to Dry Flowers in the Air

If you have a particularly pleasing arrangement of flowers that you don’t want to see wither and die, and have to throw away, then you should consider drying them. This way you can preserve them and make them last forever! You can either hang the flowers or arrange them in a new arrangement, or use them to create some other beautiful project – there are no limits!

Aquaponics or Hydroponics – Which Is Right for You?

Earth friendly farmers around the world are discovering ways to grow food without the use of soil. Once the decision has been made to grow without dirt, the next question is do you raise your crops using aquaponics or hydroponics… which is right for you?

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