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Caring for Newly Sown Lawn
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Japanese Garden Maintenance - Maintenance of a Japanese garden is largely a matter of housekeeping; it involves weeding, clearing away dead leaves, raking sand and gravel areas, and keeping paths and lakes clean. Pruning must be precise and frequent; trees and shrubs must never be per... more Types of Roses - Roses come in so many types, plant sizes and forms that an entire landscape planting could be made from them alone. The best way to judge roses is to see them growing. Many public gardens_ botanical gardens and parks make a feature of rose collections. In... more Testing your soil - Soil-testing kits available and by and large they do a very good job of accurately testing your soil. However, if you are only interested in knowing if your soil is acid or otherwise, without worrying about degrees of acidity or alkalinity, here is a simp... more Indoor Garden Planters - Planters can be of any dimensions and shapes appropriate to their locations. Some enthusiasts have floor level, bed-type planters large enough to include a fountain and perhaps a path to make servicing them easier. These are truly indoor gardens! But most... more Fertilizing Houseplants - Fertilizing is beneficial during the period of active growth from spring through summer to early autumn. In late autumn and winter, discontinue fertilizing altogether except for those plants which make growth during these periods.There are many good brand... more Seed Raising and Drainage - It is very important to provide good drainage. Fill the seed-pots to one-quarter of their capacity with clean broken clay pots, called crocks, and give seed-boxes or pans a good layer of these crocks over the drainage holes—coarse gravel or clinker ash ca... more Sowing Seeds in Glasshouses - There are various methods of seed sowing that apply to plants raised in glasshouses and cold frames, but the necessary requirements for germination-moisture, warmth and air -are the same as those for sowing out of doors.... more Bonsai Care - Throughout its life, a bonsai needs special attention - at times daily care - and it cannot be overlooked if the tree is to remain healthy and grow steadily more beautiful. A prime need is for fresh air and sunshine, which can best be supplied in the open... more |