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How to fill large flower pots

Having large plants and dwarf trees on your deck, porch and even indoors can add a lot of beauty and interest to your space. However, these pots can take a lot of potting soil to fill. It will be nice to fill the pots with something lighter and cheaper. Here are some answers to the question: How to fill large flower pots You need to understand the needs of your large potted plants Before you…

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How to grow a citrus tree in a container

What citrus trees grow well in pots and containers? Actually, they do! Let’s find out how to grow a citrus tree in a container The best citrus trees for containers are dwarf trees. Just like they sound, draws trees will stay smaller than their traditional counterparts. These trees will stay small but still produce enough fruit to make any gardener happy. Growing Lemons in…

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How to make a hanging plant holder

Hanging plants are a great addition to any indoor space. It is easy to add plants to space without taking up limited floor or table space when you hang them. But I hate to spend lots of money and hanging plant holders to be very expensive. Since I am a person who likes to DIY things I wanted to find out how to make a hanging plant holder. How to make a hanging plant holder with rope I…

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The best hanging plants for beginners

Hanging plants are a great addition to any home. They can be a space saver. If you don’t have lots of extra floors or shelve space you can hang a plant instead. However, if you are new at growing plants hanging plants can be intimidating. So what are the best hanging plants for beginners? Hanging plants that are best for beginners that do well in the morning sun What does morning sun…

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What herbs can grow indoors without sunlight

Growing herbs are a wonderful way to add fresh flavors into your cooking and some pretty greenery into your kitchen. However, not all kitchens have bright sunny windows. If you don’t have a lot of sun in your kitchen you might ask What herbs can grow indoors without sunlight? All plants need sunlight but some do well with much less sunlight than others. Which herbs do well without…

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What plants can grow indoors without sunlight

Everyone knows that plants need sunlight to grow. They use sunlight to make energy that fuels their growth. If you have a desire to experience the joys of growing plants indoors but don’t have enough or any sunny spots for them you need to ask What plants can grow indoors without sunlight? There are many plants that can grow indoors without sunlight. These plants will need some indirect…

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Hydroponics vs aquaponics for indoor gardening

Hydroponic and aquaponic farming has been around for many years. There are currently thousand of hydroponic and aquaponic commercial farmers world wide. Will this technology work in a small indoor garden? The answer is Yes, but which is better? Lets look at Hydroponics vs aquaponics for indoor gardening What is hydroponics? In its simplest terms, hydroponics is the science of growing plants…

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LED grow light tape strips

Growing plant indoors, whether traditional house plants, herbs, flowers or vegetables, is fun and relaxing year round. However one of the biggest dilemmas when growing indoors is proper lighting. How do you get the right light to your plants if you don’t have huge south facing windows. I found the best answer by far is by using LED grow light tape strips. I have seen these on the market for…

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Growing Roses in planters

Roses are wonderful plants to grow. They are so fragrant and will flower for months. This makes roses a wonderful addition to anyones garden. But what happens if you don’t have an outdoor garden? If you prefer growing indoors or you just don’t have outdoor space then the question is: Growing roses in planters possible? Yes You can just know a few important things. Do roses grow well in…

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Growing mustard at home

Can I grow mustard at home? Yes! You can grow mustard easily in containers or in your garden. Many people grow mustard greens however you can grow mustard for use as a spice just as easily. Growing mustard at home can be a great way to experiment with new flavors, make your own mustard, see the recipe below, or use fresh ground seeds in you recipes to add a kick. Is it easy to grow mustard…

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How to grow sage indoors

Sage is one of my favorite herbs. I love to cook with fresh sage. The smell of sage growing is very pleasent and the soft greens and purples are pretty. So I thought it would be a great idea to talk about how to grow sage indoors. Does sage grow well indoors? Yes! Sage is one of the herbs that grow very well indoors. They can thrive in containers. And fill your kitchen with a great fresh…

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Planting indoors

So you drive by the nurseries and see all the beautiful plants or you jump on Facebook and see tons of posts with wonderful gardens, but you cant enjoy plants of your own because you live in a small apartment or condo. Or maybe you are just not outdoorsy. There is an easy solution: Planting indoors. Planting indoors is a great idea for lots of reasons Plants can truly improve your brain. A…

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How to water plants while away

Travel is back! But many of us now have beautiful indoor gardens. The big question is how to water your plants while away? It would certainly be a bad end to any vacation to come home to dead plants so here are some easy and cheap ways to ensure that does not happen. Watering plants while away Upcycling plastic bottles An easy way to water your plants is to use a recycled water or other…

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#indoor plants #self watering #watering

Compost Tea for container gardens

There is a long going debate about whether or not compost tea is a good idea or a waste of time. I believe compost tea for container gardens is a great idea …. and this is why. What is compost tea? Compost tea is truly just what it sounds like. The tea is the water full of all the nutrients and bacteria that comes from “brewing” compost. This water should have all the micro nutrients,…

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Great Garden Hacks

After years of gardening I have lots of hacks that help me enjoy my garden. There are other great time saving hacks that others use. I decided to make a list of great garden hacks to save you time and money. egg cartons for seed starting don’t buy those plastic seeds trays. They are expensive and you have to store and clean them. Try using a cardboard egg carton. I love to recycle and…

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Do I need to fertilize my plants?

Do I need to fertilize my plants? That can be a complicated question. Since I hate complicated question, I thought it would be great to break it down to the basics. What do plants need to grow? That is a question that you always need to keep in mind when ever you think about doing anything with your plants. The truth is your plants need only water, air, light, and nutrients. So let talk about…

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How close to put a light above seedlings?

When we see the first signs of spring we all get excited to start seed. There are a few things that you need to know when starting seeds to ensure healthy seedlings. The first question is how close to put a light above seedlings? Before we talk about distance lets talk about when you need a light. When you first plant your seeds there is no need for a light. Allow the seeds to germinate before…

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