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Gardening

4 Tips for Bonsai Tree Maintenance

Staff Writer

 · Feb 24, 2010

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Bonsai trees are miniaturized versions of the trees we see in nature. Because the trees have been genetically altered, it’s important to follow a routine schedule of bonsai tree maintenance in order to preserve their beautiful forms and keep them healthy. Prune Excess Branches and Roots Bonsai trees go through a period of dormancy. Therefore, it’s essential you […]

With more and more people turning to indoor gardening, they’re wondering which to buy: Light -Emitting Diode, or LED grow lights or Fluorescent grow lights. In the fluorescent grow lights category, you have two options: High Pressure Sodium lights and Metal Halide lights. Gardening enthusiasts have drawn the lines and chosen sides, but now you […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 23, 2010

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Window box gardening is an excellent way for an apartment dweller to enjoy the rewards of enjoying plants and harvesting vegetables. All you need is a little know-how and you too can appreciate a window box garden of your own. Choosing a Window Box Container The choice material for a window box container is wood. […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 22, 2010

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Keeping flowers fresh is great because not only does it allow you to enjoy your beautiful flowers longer but also ensure you get your money’s worth from them. The main things you need to keep in mind when attempting to keep flowers fresh is that they need food and you need to keep bacteria from […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 21, 2010

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Growing a bonsai tree is becoming more and more popular among beginners and veteran gardeners alike. The fact that you can grow them in containers, makes them appealing to apartment renters who don’t have access to land or a yard to grow a garden. Bonsai trees require care and maintenance, which includes grooming. Here are […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 21, 2010

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One of the decisions you’ll have to make when it comes to indoor gardening is whether you’ll grow an organic or non-organic garden. If you plan to grow an organic garden, you’re committed to not using any chemical pesticides as well as any chemical fertilizers and herbicides. On the other hand, if you plan to […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 19, 2010

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When it comes to composting, apartment dwellers have some opportunities for turning their household waste into useful organic material. With all of the attention around sustainable practices and ecology these days, composting is something that many are considering, even in an urban setting. Here are some of the main pros and cons of deciding to […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 18, 2010

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Keeping an indoor garden in an apartment with pets can pose several problems. Use the following tips to avoid harm to your pets and plants as well as the headaches that come from cleaning up messes that result from a curious pet: 1 – Use a Spray Formula One of the easiest ways to keep […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 17, 2010

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Container gardens are not just for the outdoors. You can grow a variety of vegetable indoors as long as you have adequate sunlight, the right temperature controls and plants that grow well in containers. If you’re wondering which veggies to try, start options that have proven to grow well. Some choices include: Radishes Growing your […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 16, 2010

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A flower box adorning the outside of any window, or sitting beautifully on the balustrade brings new life to any home. A unique, homemade flower box adds to that life with a bit of personal zest and inspiration. The color from the flowers attached with the personality of a homemade flower box brings can be […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 12, 2010

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