Category : Trees & Houseplants : Home & Garden

Compost for Soils

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Twenty percent of solid landfill wastes are clippings, leaves and other plant materials, according to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Composting these materials saves landfill space while improving the environment. Healthy soil supports a host of beneficial organisms such as earthw

How to Pot Seeds

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Knowing and understanding how to plant seeds in a pot can be difficult to understand, especially for new gardeners. This can be difficult because they do not know how much soil to place in the pot, where to place the seeds, or how much soil to put over the seeds. Understanding how to plant the seeds

How to Solve Root Rot

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Root rot is a common problem that befalls indoor plants, and is nearly always a result of poor drainage or improper watering. If your indoor plant has root rot, the only way to save the plant is to act the moment you begin to notice symptoms, which include dull color, wilting and mushy stems. If the

How to Grow Peonies

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From the time their flouncy, flamboyant blooms burst on the scene in spring until their green, glossy foliage withers with the first fall frost, peonies (Paeonia spp.) transition from prima ballerinas to chorus-line dancers showcasing the summer's other perennial stars. In

Care of Golden Euonymus

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Golden euonymous is an evergreen shrub known for its large, yellow-edged leaves. It likes full sun but tolerates partial to full shade. It has no soil preferences. However, it cannot withstand droughts. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture, especially during dry periods, d