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Cleaning New and Used Flower Pots or Planters
By R Barbara
It is a good idea to clean both new and used pots before replanting them. New pots can have a chemical residue and previously used pots and planters may have salt deposits, diseases from previous plants, mold, fungus, insect eggs, or weed seeds.
Painting Decorative Indoor/Outdoor Signs
By Ana
I found these very nice metal/tin signs to upscale for my home and outdoor garden. I looked at the decorated metal signs, that are to pricey for my taste. So here is my take on a decorative spin on them.
Homemade Compost - The Natural Way To Green Gardening
By Ana
Our neighbors think we are very odd people when we save grass clippings, leaves, discarded fruit and veggie peels, and now shredded newspaper clippings.
Testing Bargain Camellias (And Other Plants)
By likekinds
The above picture is of a new variety of camellia. If I am correct, it is one of a series called 'October Magic', this particular variety being named 'Orchid'. Most camellias bloom late winter to early spring.This plant is said to bloom in fall, at a time when there is little else in bloom. I like that.
Wear Rubber Gloves Inside Gloves
By Donna
We have been wearing rubber gloves under our winter and even gardening gloves this year. Hands stay dry, warmer, and cleaner!
By Linda Hagelstien
I got this from my Jerry Baker gardening book. I have used this tonic with great results. Here is his unique tonic:
By EllenB
Hen and Chicks are interesting, low-maintenance perennial plants that are rarely troubled by pests. They are also suitable to almost any outdoor garden environment - especially the rock garden. Here's what you need to know to start growing them.
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