Gardening Basics

How to Make a Simple Bio Filter for a Pond

By Gardengates

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If your have a pond with fish, you would be well advised to have a bio-filter to keep the water clean. The more fish or the larger the size fish, the more important it is to filter out the impurities. Bio-filter designs can be straight-forward ... more »

How to Make a Washing Machine Drum Firepit

By pianistic

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You have probably seen them before, a simple fire pit made from the drum of a washing machine or dryer... more »

How to Make More Geraniums From Cuttings

By Willi Galloway

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Old-fashioned summer blooming zonal geraniums (Pelargonium spp.) are popular in mixed containers because they add a reliable splash of color and are so easy to care for. I’m partial to Martha Washington-type geraniums, as well as fancy leaf types ... more »

How to Make Your Apple and Pear Tree Produce More

By byllz

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This was one of the most craziest things I have ever heard of until I tried it myself and it worked... more »

How to Make Your Own Potting Soil

By *Janet Ford

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Save money, ensure your garden is organic and really go green all at the same time when you make your own potting soil! Besides, it's just good clean fun! Well, okay, maybe not clean... more »

How to Make Your Own Seeds for Your Garden

By GreenMomma

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Gardening is made easy with this simple trick for seeds... more »

How to Overwinter Plants in a Greenhouse

By Dr. Christopher J. Kline

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This article presents step-by-step overwintering techniques for preserving plants in a greenhouse... more »

How to Plan, Plant, and Care For Your Garden

By Tonig

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Gardening is a hobby that will bring many hours of work, but also produces great satisfaction as your garden grows and shows off throughout the summer. If you have not gardened before there are guidelines that you can follow to make your efforts ... more »

How to Plant Perennials

By sugaredup

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Perennials are a nice addition to any landscape. With proper planting and a little care they will reward you with beautiful blooms for many years to come... more »

How to Prepare a Garden

By AutumnLeavz

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No matter if your garden is as small as your kitchen table or as large as a back yard, you still prepare it the same way. These steps will help you prepare any size garden for planting any vegetable you would like... more »

How to Preserve Marigold Seeds From Your Garden

By Heidi Braley

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There is something about the smell of a marigold that is attractive! I am not sure if one could say it smells good - but somehow it means summertime and gardening and home - at least to my senses! These flowers are a great asset to gardens for ... more »

How to Prevent rust on garage tools

By pigs4fun

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Why work with rusty tools if you can prevent it. Try this method to prevent rust on your tools and keep them working as if they were brand new... more »

How to Professionally Manage Your Landscape from Month to Month

By Todd Wessel

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For many of us, most things associated with the landscape, i.e. mowing, mulching or pulling weeds will never be something we look forward to or something we would ever think of planning for. Sadly, most of us don't have the money to pay someone ... more »

How to Propagate from Cane Cuttings

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Indoor plants can be propagated from cane cuttings. Make cane cuttings if the plant has lost a majority of the lower leaves and has a long, unsightly stem with only a few leaves left at the top of the plant. By making several new plants from the ... more »

How to Propagate From Cutting and Leaves

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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How to Properly Plant and Maintain Evergreen Trees

By Todd Wessel

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Evergreen trees, when planted in the proper setting, will grow to soar over your landscape and become one of your most prized specimens. Keep these beauties in the fore front of your landscape for the entire season and make the maintenance ... more »

How to Properly Prune a Tree

By JanCast2007

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A good way to maintain the aesthetic look of your property is to prune any trees that make up the landscape. Not only will this make the property look nicer, but it serves as a positive means to take care of trees in order to keep them healthy ... more »

How to Protect Against Gophers

By Gardengates

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There are a number of ways to protect your garden from gophers. Getting rid of them altogether is another thing, though. Here are some suggestions... more »

How to Prune a Hedge

By only1special1

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Informal hedges seldom need pruning. In fact, some types of hedge may be harmed by pruning. If your hedge consists of bridal wreath or azaleas, doing too much can ruin the natural shape of the hedge and interfere with blooming. Hedges of ... more »

How to Prune Old Wood Roses

By only1special1

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Roses are a beautiful part of your garden. They give you a wonderful sense of satisfaction when they are full of blooms but , to be full of blooms, they need to be pruned correctly. Old wood roses require special pruning techniques in order to ... more »

How to Prune Spring Flowering Shrubs.

By GreenGardenChic

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The best way to shape and shear your early spring blooming plants. Azalea, Rhododendron, Camellia, Forsythia, Quince, Daphne, Skimmia, and others..... more »

How to Recycle that Spray Bottle

By HardworkinJudy

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If you just finished using that spray bottle, don't toss it. You can use it for a dozen different things and I'll give you a few suggestions here. Every where you look empty spray bottles cost at least $1.00, so why not pocket your dollar?.. more »

How to Replant Your Living Christmas Tree

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When Christmas is over, you'll need to move your living Christmas tree outside. You can keep it in a pot and use it next year - but sooner or later you'll probably want to set it free... more »

How to Repot a Houseplant

By lmdevona

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For anyone who isn't sure on how and when to repot a houseplant, here are the simple steps:.. more »

How to Revive a Nonperforming Compost Pile

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When it comes to organic matter, compost is la cre`me de la cre`me. Making a big batch of the stuff is fairly simple: The key is striking the right balance of 3 parts dry, high-carbon (aka brown) material to 1 part succulent, high-nitrogen (aka ... more »

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