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CCE - Suffolk County: Propagation of Houseplants
... The peat moss holds moisture and prevents rapid drying. Vermiculite also can be used for rooting cuttings. This expanded mica is sterile, clean and easy to handle. Because it holds moisture, cuttings root easily ... have been inserted. Cuttings also may be rooted in a wick-watered pot. The constant moisture supply prevents the tender, newly formed roots from drying. Another method is to place cuttings ...
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Making the Transition from Conventional to Organic Farming Using Conservation Tillage in Florida
... cover crops to control weed growth while protecting soil and conserving moisture. Cover crops can be managed by physical means such as using ... for a thick ground cover which will help control weeds and holds moisture for a spring crop (cole crops or other summer crops). ... as well as other crops while suppressing weeds and conserving moisture. Tillage may be necessary on some perennial grasses but may ...
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Summertime Tomato Care (Part 2)
... of plants in our gardens, they will benefit form an even moisture supply without drastic fluctuations of soil moisture. Whether your soil is sandy or a heavy clay, a deeply- ... maintaining uniform moisture. On a clay soil, organic matter permits easier water infiltration, while on a sandy soil organic matter absorbs and holds moisture, preventing rapid drying. For tomatoes, an even moisture supply ...
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Spring Care of Lawns
... amount of thatch (1 cm) is very desirable. It cools the grass crowns, helps eliminate moisture loss due to evaporation, cushions the crowns against wear and tear, and protects the crowns ... deep thatch (more than 1-1 1/4 cm) can cause problems. A deep layer holds moisture, and roots tend to form in this layer. When dry, hot weather or unusually cold ...
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TILLANDSIA MOUNTING
... anything. If they are mounted on wood, cork, bark, rock or other such surface which holds moisture, they will grow roots, enabling the plant to fasten itself to the substrate. A few ... the plant and into the glue give the mount a more natural appearance and hold moisture, encouraging the plant to produce roots. Plants may be fastened with nylon monofilament (fishing line ...
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ORCHIDS FLOURISH UNDER RIGHT CONDITIONS - Tips for the novice grower
... unattended indoors. They must rely upon us to supply their basic needs - the correct temperature, moisture, humidity, soil and lighting. Potting media Some orchids can be mounted with osmunda fiber on ... are also used. The idea is to have a coarse, friable non-decaying medium that holds moisture with no trace of sogginess and allows free movement of air. Orchids need to be ...
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LYCHEE Fruit Facts
... areas lychees tend to be alternate bearers. Fruit splitting is usually caused by fluctuating soil moisture levels. CULTURE Location: Lychees need full sun, but young trees must be protected from heat ... removed. A round of hog wire covered with plastic gives excellent wind protection and also holds moisture in. In case of a freeze, one has only to throw a blanket over the ...
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Growing Plants From Seed
... of 1 inch. The organic matter helps keep the soil from becoming too compact and holds moisture needed for seed germination. Rake the surface smooth and remove or break down clods larger ...
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The Gardener;s Network - A to Z's of Home Gardening: Manure for Your Garden
... of those valuable naturally sourced chemicals and nutrients, well-decomposed manure adds valuable compost that holds moisture and promotes easier, and healthier, root growth. Tip: When dealing with manure, make sure that ...
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Determining Forage Moisture Concentration
... moisture concentration for silage. Characteristic of forage squeezed in hand Moisture (%) Water is easily squeezed out and material holds shape > 80 Water can just be squeezed out and material holds ...
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