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What Kind Of Soil Do I Have In My Area: description and photos

To achieve greatness in any sphere, you must start with – and master – the basics. Begin with the fundamentals, and build upon your foundation in order to succeed. It goes without saying that the foundation of any thriving garden is the soil – here’s the dirt on identifying what kind of soil you have …

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How To Lower pH In Soil Fast: what to add and why

In chemistry, pH is a scale used to specify how acidic or alkaline a substance is. Acidic solutions have a lower pH, while alkaline – or basic – solutions have a higher pH. If the pH level is exactly 7, such as that of pure water, it’s neutral. If your soil is too alkaline some plants won’t grow well so you’ll …

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Drought Tolerant Perennials That Bloom All Summer

When we think of drought-resistant plants, succulents and grasses come immediately to mind – and while these are beautiful, not every gardener wants a sea of greens and browns. Similarly, if we think of perennials, we envision wildflowers and colourful blossoms – yet these plants usually require regular watering to look their best. So, is …

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What Are Spider Plants Good For

Chlorophytumcomosum has many common names: Airplane plant, St. Bernard’s lily, Spider ivy, Ribbon plant, and Hen and chickens. But we know it best as the Spider plant – not because they attract or harbour spiders, but rather because of the way it reproduces. The offshoots hang from the ends of long wiry stems like spiders on a silken …

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Explaining Hydroponics Systems

The purpose of this article is to give you a brief introduction to what hydroponics systems are, what benefits they have, and how they are used in everyday situations. Explaining hydroponics systems Simply put, hydroponics is a method of growing plants that uses a nutrient-rich, water-based solution instead of soil to support plant growth. The …

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Best Outdoor Lighting For Salt Air: Which lights perform best in coastal areas?

If you live in coastal areas you will understand the importance of picking your outdoor fixtures carefully, as the salt air can cause havoc with standard-grade outdoor fittings, leading to premature rusting and failure. The best outdoor lighting for salt air in coastal areas will have their housings made of noncorrosive materials such as bronze, …

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Wind Powered Water Pump For Pond: boosting land drainage

Windmill water pumps, which is actually an incorrect term for them – A “windmill” is something that harnesses the power of the wind to drive a grain mill. Years ago people used a wind powered water pump for pond, but nowadays they are mostly used for land drainage. The correct term is a “windpump”. although …

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Can You Freeze Fresh Parsley?

Parsley is a beautiful herb that really excels when pulled fresh from the plant- but can you freeze fresh parsley? Read on to find out more about how you can enjoy this wonderful herb too! Though mainly used as a garnish, one of the world’s most popular herbs is surprisingly nutritious and contains vitamins K, …

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Problems With Growing Cauliflower: the correct method of growing

Mark Twain once said that cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education! Thankfully, a college education is not required for growing your own cauliflower at home, but are you aware of problems with growing cauliflower? This cool weather plant can even yield 2 harvests per growing season outdoors if you plan carefully. It …

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How To Hang A Field Gate

In this article i will describe to you how to hang a field gate from start to finish. How to hang a field gate Measure the length of the gate you want to hang. Add 6 inches 150mm to the gate length (4″ 100mm for the gate hanger brackets and 2″ 50mm clearance at the …

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Type of Greenhouses: a guide to the different types

There’s nothing more satisfying than eating fruit and vegetables you’ve grown yourself. Yet, in most climates, it’s too cold for plants to grow outdoors for much of the year. Luckily for gardeners, nowadays many greenhouses are quite affordable and easy to assemble. Some gardening stores have pre-fabricated greenhouses in stock with experts on hand to …

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