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How to Grow False Unicorn by Seed
False Unicorn, or Chamaelirium luteum, is an herbaceous plant that originates from the eastern United States. It typically grows in meadows and woodlands, and gardeners grow False Unicorn in herbal gardens. The mature plant has a spike-like cluster of flowers known as an inflorescence, which grows o
How to Build an 8' Greenhouse
A lean-to greenhouse is a half greenhouse, split along the peak of the roof. It generally butts up against an exterior house wall. It is an excellent choice when space is limited. A greenhouse should be located where it gets maximum sunlight, typically the south or southeast side of a building or sh
Popular Flower Bulbs
Dahlias bloom from summer through fall, and they also come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes.
How to Make Cut Flowers Last Naturally
I love flowers. They just add such a festive look to anyplace, whether the garden, front yard, dinner table, or a work table in my office. Although live growing flowers are awesome, they are not always convenient, for example in the dead of winter in New England or in my small windowless office.
Flower Horticulture Tips and Suggestions
There's much more to a blossom garden than the usual few vegetation growing while watching house. They're becoming backyard art, along with a form of phrase for the property owner. Combine backyard art along with ...
Avoid Few Mistakes in Starting a Lawn Care Business
Starting a lawn care business can be a complicated task if you are not familiar with its real concept. You must be very clear about the services you want to offer to your clients. There ...
Useful Guide to Saving Money on Wedding Flowers
The average price for weddings in both the UK and the US is on the rise, but unfortunately the global economy isn't on the up to compliment this trend. For this reason, many a bride-to-be ...
How to Convert Board Foot to Square Foot
"Square foot" is a measure of area. It equals the area of a square that is a foot on each side. "Board foot" is a measure of volume. It equals the volume of a piece of wood 1 foot square and 1 inch thick. For example, a plank that is 10 feet --- 1/4 foot --- ¼ inch is 10/16 board feet.
How to Sprout Mongo Beans
Mongo beans -- also called mung beans -- are grown primarily for their nutritious sprouts. While mung beans have a high germination rate, it's important to take cleanliness and sanitation into consideration. According to the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resource, mung
Forget-Me-Not Chinese Planting Zones
The Chinese forget-me-not (Cynoglossum amabile), a fast-growing annual wildflower native to eastern Asia, produces cobalt blue flowers just like the common forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica). While both are members of the borage family---Boraginaceae---Chinese forget-me-not is easier to grow. Since
How to Tell if Macadamia Nuts Are Ripe
Macadamia trees grow in frost-free climates, including tropical and subtropical areas of the United States. The evergreen trees produce macadamia nuts, which are eaten roasted or in a variety of breads and other confections. The tree flowers in spring but nuts don't ripen for six to eight months aft
Raised Bed Gardening
If you're a gardening buff, then you might have heard of the term, ‘raised bed gardening'. I have to confess to being quite ignorant on the subject, but upon overhearing, quite by accident I assure you,
How to Grow Sprouted Garlic
Everyone has done it one time or another: forgotten about a bulb of garlic and found it a month or two later in the root vegetable basket with a series of tender green shoots prying their way out. Rather than toss the garlic shamefully in the trash, why not plant the sprouted cloves and grow your ow
Field Stone Cutting Tools
Stone structures that were built hundreds, even thousands, of years ago are still with us. That is one benefit of building with stone. The other benefit is that it can be quite beautiful. Field stone is stone collected as is from the ground, rather than quarried. Some stone workers like to use it wi
Bare-Root Vs Container Roses - What to Plant and When to Plant It
Many new and experienced gardeners ask when is the best time to plant roses? The answer depends on what type of roses you wish to plant - bare-root or container.
Different Designs and Wonderful Ideas for your Garden
The word 'garden' refers to an enclosure, from the Anglo-French term gardin and jardin of Germanic origin. It is usually defined as an outdoor area that contains one or more types of plants usually gr
Grow Box - The Hydroponic Solution
The grow box is the hydroponic solution for anyone wishing that they had a garden but doesn't have the space or the inclination to have a conventional garden. Conventional gardens can be very unpredictable.
Vegetable Gardening Success From Gardeners Just Like You
I have been vegetable gardening for over 30 years. I was taught the skill form my dad who learned it from his. You probably are not too different from me, my dad or grandfather as to the reasons why you have a vegetable garden in the first place.