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Entries from February 2009

How To Take Care of Your Houseplants

February 25th, 2009 · No Comments

Whenever its possible, plants should be obtained only after artificial heat ceases being required. They are not subjected to fumes or fire and can give off plenty of fresh air, which will result in hardening of the developing foliage and prepares the plants for unfavorable environmental conditions of the dry environment of heated enclosed spaces.

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Propagating Houseplants by Leaf Cuttings

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

In the garden we propagate by layering by bending a branch or bough of a low growing tree or shrub until it touches the soil. Where it touches we make a slit or crack and keep this portion in close contact with the soil. New roots appear at this point and once the young plant is growing away well it is separated from its parent.

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Finding The Best Mulch Options For Your Gardening And Landscaping

February 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

Mulch can be used for many different applications around your home and business, as can other backfill and aggregates like topsoil and limestone. In addition to being used in gardens and yards, aggregates like stone are used as fill for basement waterproofing projects and other jobs that require good filtering.

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