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Make your lawn and garden the envy of the neighborhood with eHow’s tips on subjects like growing grass and storing bulbs for winter. Growing an herb garden? Is a rock garden a better fit for your environment? eHow has suggestions for both, plus advice on rose gardens, vegetable patches and planting a lawn. Protect your hard work with information on controlling pests, testing soil and fertilization. eHow even helps you get your supplies together with How Tos on organizing gardening tools.

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How to Plant a Palm Tree From Seed

By 1citygirl

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Growing up in California, palm trees are a permanent fixture. Here's how to grow your own palm tree from seed... more »

How to Plant a Small Garden Yourself

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Planting a small garden is often more challenging for amateur gardeners because they have difficulty choosing just a few plants for the space. By choosing the right plants and forming a strong soil foundation, your small garden will be beautiful ... more »

How to Plant a Tree

By Gardengates

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Trees will give shade, protection and beauty for many years if you plant them properly. They will increase the value of your property and make your landscape more comfortable. To have a beautiful healthy tree, you need to start it out right. ... more »

How to Plant a Tulip Bulb

By jpaint

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Tulips are a great choice to liven up your garden and add a splash of color. Many varieties of tulips exist to give you the color and look you desire. Tulip bulbs are usually planted in the fall season (October through December), but this time ... more »

How to Plant an Arizona Citrus Tree

By Bobbi Holmes

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It is not just the Arizona cactus that has thorns, it is the Arizona citrus tree. Yet, even with the nasty thorns, orange, lemon, grapefruit, and tangelo trees can thrive in the Arizona desert. Of course, first someone has to plant the citrus tree!.. 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 Instant Garden

By Susan Gregory

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More and more people want to grow flowers or some of their own food, especially since the latest reports of tainted tomatoes and other fresh vegetables. Well you can create an Instant Garden in just a few hours and have your plants in the ground ... more »

How to Plant an Organic Garden

By Paul Favors 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 aTree

By 1800topsoil

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Trees are wonderful to grow, and, if treated properly, will most probably live longer than whoever planted it. Depending on the species of a particular tree, a tree can serve an exorbitant number of services. However, planting a tree must be done ... more »

How to Plant Blue Flowers

By Gardengates

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Monochromatic colored gardens can be both tastful and eye-catching. I have a special love for blue colored flowers, probably since there are a lot fewer of them than other colors. So here are some fun plants with blue flowers that you can use ... more »

How to Plant Care during vacation

By logan

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Keeping your houseplants healthy while you are away from home... more »

How to Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers

By *Janet Ford

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The leaves are turning and the weather is getting chilly. Your mind may be on the winter looming ahead but don't be fooled! It's time to think Spring instead! Don't put away your garden tools just yet. Now's the time to plant your fall flower ... more »

How to Plant is High so it Won't Die and Plant it Low so it Won't Grow.

By GreenGardenChic

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Remember this simple saying when you’re planting a new plant or garden: “Plant it high and it won’t die, plant it low and it won’t grow.” This is one little secret for a garden that thrives... more »

How to Plant like a Landscaper and Guarantee Success.

By GreenGardenChic

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Gardening 101: Seems simple enough? Bring home a new plant, dig a hole and plant it in the ground. Well guess what? There are a few tricks to starting your new plants off right and guaranteeing a healthy and successful garden... more »

How to Plant Potatoes in Your Winter Flowerbed

By soaringeagle

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It is not hard to grow your own potatoes. Many people don't do it because of garden space. But what about that flowebed of annuals that lays barren all winter? That is the perfect place to grow som yummy potatoes under straw or mulch... more »

How to PLANT YOUR COMPOST PILE

By DUSTYMILLS

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Are you a gardener who has a large compost pile somewhere in your yard? Most people want to hide the compost because after all it contains all the scraps of our kitchen and garden. And lets face it, that pile of compost usually sits in any and ... more »

How to pot an orchid

By iconcurr

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Bear one thing in mind when thinking of how to pot an orchid: Don't use glazed or painted earthenware pots! Though decorative, they are damaging to plant growth. They keep the compost over-watered and under aired—both fatal to orchids. ... more »

How to Prepare a Garden Bed for Planting

By Gardengates

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The best way to assure a well-grown garden is to prepare the garden bed properly. Here are some suggestions... more »

How to Prepare a Garden for Spring

By OutdoorWoman

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As our gardens wind down from the summer, it's time to start preparing the beds for next spring. Doing most of the prep work in fall will make lighter work next spring and will give amendments time to work their way into the soil. In spring, you ... more »

How to Prepare a Lawn for a Flower Garden

By lostmarble

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Have an area in your yard that you would like to turn into a beautiful garden with flowers and shrubs? In this article, you will learn to prepare your grassy area for planting. Read on!.. more »

How to Prepare Houseplant Potting Mix

By Ruby Bayan

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Different houseplants thrive in different types of growing mediums or substrate. Some houseplants will grow well in regular soil, but since most houseplants are brought indoors, garden soil is hardly considered the best substrate because of its ... more »

How to Prepare Perennials for Winter

By sugaredup

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Winter? Yes, it's coming. Take care to prepare your perennials for the cold days ahead... more »

How to Prepare To Plant A Fall Vegetable Garden

By Doodlebugs

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In the warmer areas of the country a fall garden can be planted and you can enjoy fresh vegetables such as broccoli. Here are some steps to take in preparing for a fall garden... more »

How to Prepare your Garden for Winter and Find a Prettier Spring

By psychonurse

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The garden party is nearly over, and most certainly winding down. So, now is the time to prepare your grounds. Perennial gardens require work, as they need cutting down, and one last weeding. Fortunately, this doesn't need to be done all at once. ... more »

How to Prepare Your Home for Selling

By lisadee

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When you decide to sell your home there are a few things you can do to increase the positive feedback of buyers... more »