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Propagating Cactus by Cuttings
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Propagating Plants by Cuttings - For many plants this is the quickest, easiest and cheapest method of propagation; one that provides a sure way of perpetuating a kind or variety in the exact likeness of the parent plant. For this reason, cuttings are in common use, especially for the rai... more Cactus and Soil - Cacti need food, therefore amongst the soil ingredients the most important are:
Loam—organic matter (leaf mould or old manure) and sharp sand. Compost should be left to mature for at least a month before using. It should be turned weekly and kept just m... more Sowing Seed in Cold Frames - If cold frames are used and the seeds are sown in pots, pans or boxes and placed inside the frame to germinate, the procedure is much the same as already described; the only difference being that there is no artificial heating and therefore the germinatio... more Bonsai Containers - The bonsai container is always selected to complement the mood and colour of the bonsai. It must help to present the tree and never detract from it. There are traditional colours that are used with certain species. Muted earth colours such as darker reds,... more Will lime break up clayey soil? - Although many soils benefit by the application of lime, lime will not alter the structure of the soil to any extent. Better results could be achieved by applying generous applications of stable and cow manure or compost and coarse sand. Turn these in no d... 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 Know Your Tree's Soil - A most important factor and one that determines the success of your garden is knowing what kind of soil you have and then choosing shrubs and trees that will be suited to it. Many plants will not grow well in acid or alkaline soils, so it is wise to take... more Pruning Standard Roses - Hybrid teas and floribunda trees usually are pruned before delivery. The tops of dormant plants should be balanced. The stems that form the head of the tree should be almost equal in length. Any side shoots along the main stem below the head or at the bas... more Watering Cactus - It is true that in their native state they only receive scant amounts of rain, but they also acquire water through their spines from the frequent heavy dews at night. In cultivation, cacti do enjoy a fair amount of water during the growing season. Begin w... more |