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How to Grow Green Beans on your Fence!

By AutumnLeavz

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If you want to grow fresh green beans the process is relatively easy. You may have seen people making elaborate structures for the beans to climb but the truth is that you can grow beans using your existing fence. This especially works well ... more »

How to Grow Irises

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Irises are easy-to-grow perennials, making them a favorite of home gardeners. The bearded iris, with its furry stripe, is the most common type. Beardless irises include the large-flowered Japanese iris and the Siberian iris with narrow blooms. ... more »

How to Grow Japanese Anemone (Anemone x Hybrida)

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Japanese anemones have soft pink or white flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall on 3- to 4-foot stems... more »

How to Grow Japanese Blood Grass

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Japanese blood grass has 1- to 2-foot spikes, tipped in a vibrant red. Planted with marigolds or coreopsis, the colors can be striking. In fall, the blades turn a brown that adds color and interest to your winter garden. Follow these easy steps ... more »

How to Grow Lettuce In Winter

By OutdoorWoman

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If you live in a climate with milder winters, you can easily grow a number of crops, including lettuce, broccoli and cabbage. If your winter temperatures don't drop below 25 degrees on a regular basis, give it a try and treat yourself to ... more »

How to Grow Lilacs in the Deep South

By jamaclassics

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The mild winters in the South make growing most varieties of Lilac difficult, since Lilacs need a colder climate to flower well. The secret is to select a variety that does well despite the lack of freezing temperatures:.. more »

How to Grow Money in a Backyard Garden

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Converting an unused spot in your backyard into a money-making garden can be fun, pretty and profitable. If you love to grow plants and produce, think of these as money crops that can provide a small extra income. To make money with your backyard ... more »

How to Grow Moss Rose (Portulaca)

By JasneJ

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Portulaca are gorgeous drought tolerant flowers capable of growing in almost every state in the USA as well as many parts of Canada.Growing from seed, proper growing conditions & planting are discussed... more »

How to Grow Mushrooms

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Mushrooms are frequently associated with gourmet foods, but are frequently not grown by the home gardener. These delicacies can be dangerous if poisonous types are not identified properly. To have freshly grown mushrooms without the fear of ... more »

How to Grow Nettle

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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"Ouch, something just stung me," might be something you would say while strolling along a creek bank. If so, nettles are the likely culprit. But nettles don't just sting, they are used as a vegetable and for healing. Although they grow wild in ... more »

How to grow oregano

By happie123

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1. Make sure that you are planting in spring 2. Put in the kind of wet soil 3. flaten the soil 4. Now get your oregamo seeds 5. make a 1 inch hole plant only two seeds for each hole 6. At least 2 inches apart 7. Keep in a sunny place 8. If your ... more »

How to Grow Patio Peppers

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Many vegetables do well in a patio garden, but none are quite as versatile as peppers. From small and spicy hot peppers to big and juicy bell peppers, you can grow a beautiful patio pepper garden in no time... more »

How to Grow Peppermint

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you decide to grow peppermint, you will find that there are many uses for your plant. Peppermint makes an excellent tea, and adds flavor to many foods. It is also very good for digestive problems. The oil from the peppermint plant can be ... more »

How to Grow Plants With a Black Thumb

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Growing plants is a relaxing and rewarding activity; unless you have a black thumb. Despite the best intentions, some of us seem destined to kill every plant that comes under our care. Plants, like people, need attention to survive and can only ... more »

How to Grow Red Currants

By zap2tvnewsgal

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Your patio garden has grown into the lush outdoor haven you've always envisioned, but there's just one small empty patch calling to be filled. Why not add a luscious red currant shrub? Red currant shrubs grow to about 5 feet tall and can be ... more »

How to Grow Root Crops in a Vegetable Garden

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you grow root crops in your vegetable garden, don't limit yourself to carrots. Beets, parsnips, radishes and turnips grown in your garden are more tender and flavorful than those you can buy at the grocery store. Additionally, growing your own ... more »

How to Grow Roses in the Desert

By Jami ONeill

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Despite the conditions it is still possible to grow roses in the desert. These tips will help you find success with this challenging project... more »

How to Grow Rudbeckia

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Deep-yellow, daisy-like flowers on 2 1/2-foot stems make Rudbeckia a showy, summer-blooming perennial (meaning it grows back year after year) for the sunny garden... more »

How to Grow Sedum Spectabile

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Succulent leaves, which are rounded and thick, add texture, and bright pink, late-summer flowers make this perennial (meaning it grows back year after year) a valuable addition to the garden... more »

How to Grow Starfish Flower Houseplants

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Grow a cactus-like plant with an aquatic twist. This houseplant is really succulent, and grows large starfish shaped flowers. The flowers are beautiful, but they are also a bit stinky, so be careful where you keep your plant. Enjoy this odious ... more »

How to Grow Summer Phlox (Phlox Paniculata)

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Summer phlox has 3- to 4-foot stems and fragrant white, pink or red flowers. All this makes this perennial (it comes back year after year) an old-fashioned favorite... more »

How to Grow Tarragon

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Tarragon, with its slightly sweet licorice flavor, makes a tasty addition to many of your recipes and it is very easy to grow. This delicious herb is excellent in sauces, salads, soups and omelets. It can also flavor butter, mayonnaise, mustard ... more »

How to grow tomatoes from a seed/ harvest vegetable seeds

By AutumnLeavz

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It may be easier to go by your local garden store for starter vegetables, but the satisfaction and reward of starting them yourself is well worth it. Not to mention the money you will save on starter plants as well as on shopping from the ... more »

How to Grow Tomatoes in Western Washington

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Tomatoes are a much loved garden treat. Growing tomatoes in western Washington can be a challenge because of excessive rain and mild summers. By following a few simple steps, you can increase your chances of having a bountiful tomato harvest... more »

How to Grow Tomatoes Indoors

By Nicandab

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Tomatoes are yummy and good for you, so why not have them around all year round?.. more »