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How to Grow Fennel
... Herbs | Herb Gardens | Using Herbs in Cooking Cultivation of Fennel Site: Fennel needs moist, fertile, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation: Sow seeds on 6" spacing in the spring after danger of frost has past or purchase pre-started plants from your local garden center. Keep soil moist ...
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The Facts About Termites and Mulch
... the ability of termites to survive where they are already established by keeping the soil moist and temperatures moderate. Mulch laid too thickly (>4-6 inches) can also provide a " ... condition. Finally, maintain termite protection measures for your house. Protection measures most commonly include soil treatments, bait systems, or wood protection measures. (Remember to use a licensed and reputable ...
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Soil Made A Difference - Lucky Bamboo Forum - GardenWeb
... them in water as healthy and lush as in soil. RE: Soil Made A Difference clip this post email ... soil, I kept the soil moist. Not wet, but just sort of moist until they got established. It didn't take long. Maybe 2 or 3 weeks. After that, it let the soil get dryish before I watered again. RE: Soil ...
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Soil Texture: From Sand To Clay
... soil particles. A soil in which sand predominates is classified, logically enough, as a sand-textured soil or simply a sandy soil ... soil by a simple method called "manual texturing." The texture is determined by the feel of the moist sample when rubbed between the thumb and forefinger. If the soil ...
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Using the right soil and containers for your houseplants
... plant and top up with soil if the new soil settles any more. Potting soil mix The potting soil mix required by various houseplants ... soil as the heated soil gives off an odor. If you only have a small amount of soil to sterilize, place the soil in a microwave dish and microwave the soil ... and also absorbs water which helps keep the potting mix moist. 1 part washed sharp sand. The sand is necessary to ...
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Improving Your Soil
... installing drainage tile, or incorporating materials into the soil, i. e. pine bark mulch. In situations of heavily compacted soil or severe soil erosion, it may seem easier to buy ... with clay soil is excessive water retention, ease of soil compaction, and limited soil aeration. Never dig or cultivate when the soil is excessively moist. Minimize soil compaction by reducing traffic when the soil is ...
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The Gardener's Network - A to Z's of Home Gardening : All About Garden Soil
... the compost pile. If you do not turn it and keep it moist, it will still decompose. It will just take a little longer, and ... to have your soil tested. Another fun way is to buy an inexpensive soil tester, and test the soil yourself. You can test for soil pH and basic ... field in two ways. First the grass adds nitrogen into the soil. Second, it reduces soil erosion due to wind, rain and run-off during ...
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Bonsai Tree - Bonsai Soil and Pots - Proper Soil and Pots for a Healthy Bonsai Tree - The Helpful Gardener
... gardening | japanese gardening | hydrangea care | lilacs | garden design | home Bonsai Tree - Bonsai Soil and Pots Gardening tips: The Helpful Gardener brings the pleasure ... . Finish filling the pot with your finer soil. Use your chopstick to work soil under the root ball and down to the ... to be able to access very little of it. Soil should remain moist but not soggy; root rot is lurking here, too. ...
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Soil for Nepenthes
... Soil for Nepenthes Soil: Long fiber sphagnum moss is my choice for potting media. It holds moisture, drains ... or else the water just runs through the edge of the pot and the soil doesn't retain moisture. But the trade-off is that sphagnum peat isn't ... on them so they drain completely. I water once a day to keep the moss moist. Since the humidity is quite a bit less outdoors than in a greenhouse, it' ...
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Soil
... chalky clay, is an extreme example. It is a very poor soil and presents real problems. The clay does retain water and ... and shrubs in a clay soil, it is advisable to choose varieties whose roots are not affected by moist, heavy soil. Sandy Sandy soils ... especially iron) they are extremely poor and require large amounts of soil improvers and regular additions of fertilizers. However chalky soils warm ...
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