Articles, tagged with "root ball", page 1
21st September 2011
Bindweed is one of the most persistent and resilient weeds in the garden. Its roots grow several feet (up to 15ft) deep in the soil and stems and roots and very fragile, easily breaking off into small pieces. Each one of these pieces has the amazing abili...
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Grow House
19th September 2011
The gardener is well placed to harvest the rainwater that falls onto the house roof, but also the greenhouse roof and any sheds or garden buildings. Providing there is a slope for the water to run off, this can be collected into guttering and directed int...
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Grow House
19th September 2011
In times of water shortage gardeners are often blamed for wasting water, but most gardeners understand the value of water and how precious it is.
There are several different ways to water a garden, but the first thing to consider is whether it is neces...
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Grow House
29th June 2011
Despite the fact that it is not usually assumed of as this kind of, fall can truly be 1 of the greatest seasons for planting trees. Because summertime months are drier, often even drought-stricken, recently planted trees typically face a hostile environme...
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Author:
tierra
17th May 2011
I am slightly obsessed with tomatoes. In fact, I grow about 25 different varieties of tomatoes each year. In this video, I am joined by my friend and fellow tomato enthusiast, Urban Gardener, William Moss. Check us out; we’re talking about the dos and d...
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pattimoreno
31st March 2011
One of the best ways to enhance the landscape of your home is to plant trees around your yard. Growing trees and fruit trees is both an exciting and worthwhile activity. When you take time and care to plant trees in your yard, you can be certain that you ...
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Author:
sonnix
10th March 2011
The Krauter Vesuvius Cherry Plum is a rounded, deciduous tree with deep purple leaves most of the year and pink cherry blossom flowers in the spring. This tree makes an excellent decorative showy specimen tree for an ornamental garden area. This plant is ...
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Author:
vgates81
07th March 2011
DIVIDE AND MULTIPLY
If you are the proud owner of an established garden, you may be disappointed to see your borders looking a little tired, sprawling or straggly. Root division is an easy way to rejuvenate your plants and increase your stock. What’s mor...
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Author:
Diane Forster
17th January 2011
Orchid potting is not as complex as it may seem. On the other hand, it is also not as commonly necessary as you might think.
If you do not know yet, orchids are famous for their expansive roots. They are like thinarms, extending and wandering out of th...
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Mary Ann Berdak
13th January 2011
If you have never grown hostas you may want to consider them for your part sun/part shade areas of your yard.These plants will tolerate afternoon shade and thrive with just the right amount of sunlight.They also multiply year after year so you don't have ...
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Beast Marketing
26th November 2010
There might come a time when you find that to ensure the continued health of your roses you might need to transplant them. If it is necessary, you will be pleased to know that transplanting roses does not need to be difficult. However, it is important to...
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Rhonda Jeffry
18th November 2010
Firstly you have to decide on the suitable climate for tomato cultivation. Usually growing tomatoes in an 80? soil temperature together with the proper amount of moisture content will bestow fantastic harvesting. Therefore it is vital to prepare the soil ...
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BobbyBushnelison
16th November 2010
Your choice of species and location will lead to a different set of tree planting criteria. Here is a simple tree planting guide.
If you need specific tree planting instructions, ask us at Ask an Arborist. Or find a local tree service or tree planting ...
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Author:
David Merriman
04th November 2010
Tree and shrub planting considerably enhances your yard and increase home value. Moreover, trees are also wonderful for decorating your landscape and help in protecting the environment. By taking time to plant trees in your yard, you can be certain that t...
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Author:
sonnix
26th October 2010
Although it is not typically thought of as such, fall can actually be one of the best seasons for planting trees. Because summer months are drier, sometimes even drought-stricken, newly planted trees often face a hostile environment, unable to take root ...
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Author:
anjohnson