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How to Pick Sturdy Magnolia Trees for Your Landscape

By tinasam

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Magnolia trees are a staple of the south. If you'd like to bring in some of that feeling to your landscape, here are some good choices for your lawn and garden... more »

How to Pick Wrought Iron Lighting

By George Kramer

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Learn the importance of why you should pick wrought iron lighting for your home. Its durability makes it an attractive feature when considering lighting for your home... more »

How to Plan A Garden

By Cloey

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A beautiful garden requires planning, work and maintenance, but can be your grandeur masterpiece by following a few simple steps... more »

How to Plan a Garden Shed

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Locating a garden shed requires important choices. Assistance in making the right choices will make the process of locating a garden shed easier. Follow these steps and you'll have the garden shed where you need it... 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 a BBQ Garden.

By GreenGardenChic

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The perfect grilling garden dad's will love. Since most BBQ's are kept on the deck or patio, it makes sense to grow this garden in containers. Keep a pair of scissors nearby, so the chef can easily snip and go... more »

How to Plant a Butterfly Garden

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Nothing seems more delicate than the lovely butterfly. But don't let their diminutiveness fool you. Most scientists now believe butterflies were around in the days of dinosaurs, more than 65 million years ago. That's some kind of staying power ... more »

How to Plant a Garden on a Slope

By Tommy Smith

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Growing plants on a slope has several disadvantages. The biggest being the soil is subject to erosion. Also, the soil on slopes often dries out quickly during the summer. With these and other problems, how can a gardener find success on a ... more »

How to Plant a Gazpacho Garden.

By GreenGardenChic

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Reign in the summer garden fresh produce with this classic Spanish dish. Traditionally served as a cold soup, this is one perfect meal for a hot summer evening... more »

How to Plant a Rose Bush

By dlmiller

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If you want a beautiful rose bush that will bloom for years to come, your should take care to give the bush the best possible start in your garden... more »

How to Plant a Spring Bulb Pot

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Pots full of spring-blooming bulbs shout "Spring is here!" They are easy to plant and have the added benefits of being easy to care for, portable and squirrelproof... more »

How to Plant a Wire Hanging Basket

By only1special1

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Hanging Plants make a big impact on the visual interest of your house and garden. They add flair to your landscape and can sometimes double, or even triple your gardening space. Here is an easy way to plant a wire hanging basket that adds a LOT ... more »

How to Plant an Asparagus Bed

By Kat Yares

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When planting an asparagus bed in the garden, the experience gives the gardener a lesson in patience. Asparagus roots, or crowns as they are more commonly known, take up to three years before a substantial amount can be harvested. By taking the ... more »

How to Plant an Eye-Catcher Garden for Pennies

By Cloey

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Have you ever admired someone’s garden and thought that if you had their money, you could make your garden just as beautiful? Did you ever wish that you could deck your garden to the nines just like theirs if only you could afford to buy such ... more »

How to Plant an Organic Garden

By Paul Favors

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Discontent With all the extra chemicals involved in growing and processing today's food, many culinary purists are turning to organically grown foods. Apart from shopping at a farmer's market or organic grocery store, the best way to ensure ... more »

How to Plant Asparagus

By Patricia Resnick

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Asparagus costs a fortune at the store, but it's easy to grow. It makes a beautiful edible plant along fences. A little work and some patience will keep you supplied with beautiful asparagus for ten to fifteen years... more »

How to Plant Organically

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Organic gardening teaches you to nurture plants from the soil up without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Use organic planting techniques for everything you grow and get them off on the right roots for natural success... more »

How to Plant Spinach

By Kat Yares

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Spinach, like most leafy greens, is simple to grow and care for. It is a cool weather plant that can be started as soon as the ground can be worked. Some varieties of spinach have been developed that are heat tolerant, so spinach can be grown ... more »

How to Plant Sunflowers

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Spring time planting is an annual tradition enjoyed by people through the centuries. It’s easy, fun and rewarding, but never plant until Jack Frost leaves the premises! Sunflower seeds need little preparation to bring your garden a colorful ... more »

How to Plant The Native American 3 Sisters Method

By AutumnLeavz

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This is a wonderful method for planting corn, beans and summer squash together. The Native Americans used this method for years! Do not worry, if you do not have garden space, this would go beautifully along a fence row. The idea behind this is ... more »

How to Plant Under Black Walnut Trees

By only1special1

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Black Walnut trees produce a chemical called juglone, which is toxic to many plants in a sixty to eighty foot radius around the tree. All hope is not lost, though. There are several plants that are not affected by this chemical. Here are some ... more »

How to Polish Copper

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Copper is a beautiful metal, whether it is in the form of a plant pot, decorative art or cookware. Copper that is not polished regularly will darken and take on a greenish hue as oxidization sets in. If you prefer the copper to have the beautiful ... more »

How to Polish Granite Counter Tops

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Granite counter tops add a touch of class and elegance to your kitchen. They are a good choice when it comes to durability and affordability, but can also waste away and lose their shine if not properly cared for. There are several ways to polish ... more »

How to Pollinate an Amaryllis for Seed Production

By prism

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If you’re hooked on Amaryllis, harvesting seeds from your favorite plants can be a fun and economical way to increase your Amaryllis population. It’s also a great educational project you can do with kids. However, keep in mind that Amaryllis ... more »

How to Precondition Cut Roses

By wjackson

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Preconditioning cut roses is similar to how you precondition other cut flowers; yet there are a few differences. Read on to learn more... more »