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Rose Fertilizers - These usually contain nitrogen, phosphorus and potash in varying proportions, and minor elements as well. The proportions required by roses are not vital and almost any brand-name fertilizer will give good results if applied according to the manufacturer'... more Green Manure Crops - Because gardening is an intensive cultivation, it is rarely possible to devote considerable areas for lengthy periods to the growing of cover crops to turn under. Cover cropping or green manuring is therefore less extensively practised by gardeners than b... more Seedling Transplanting - Transplanting of seedlings should be done as soon as the seedlings produce their first true leaf. The earliest "leaves" to appear are the cotyledons or seed leaves; their shape is normally simple and different from that of the true or normal leaves of the... more Choosing Your Plants From The Nursery - When choosing plants from the nursery, always look for healthy leaf growth, perhaps new shoots and good colour in the leaves. Plants that look pale and show no sign of new growth could be root bound or unhealthy and will take longer to establish in the gr... more Climbing Roses - Climbing roses are often slow starters and will not produce a profusion of flowers for at least two years after planting. They are, however, very long lived. They can be grown on arches, pergolas, fences and walls. There is a basic difference between ramb... more When to Plant Roses - All types of dormant rose-bushes can be planted. The season selected depends upon factors such as soil and climate. In heavy soils which hold much moisture, planting in early spring is often more successful. A planting in late August or during September i... more Grass Seed - Except for very special purposes (making a putting green, for example) it is always better to sow a grass seed mixture than just one kind. In a way it is insurance. Different grasses, even different varieties of the same kind, prefer different soil condit... more Temperature and House Plants - A chief consideration is the temperature of the room in which the plants are to live. If the night temperature falls to between 7° and 10° C., choose only the hardiest kinds, If the minimum night temperature is maintained at 10° to 15°C., intermediate pla... more Propagating Cactus by Cuttings - The best time to take cuttings is early spring. Once the cutting has rooted pot up in the usual way. Another way to obtain offsets is to temporarily deform a plant by beheading it. This forces the plant to produce offsets around the edge of the cutting.... more |
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