Growing flowers in a greenhouse is a great way to save the plants through the winter season, as just an extra layer of plastic draped over the most tender plants can save them. Use a greenhouse to grow a variety of off-season plants withadvice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: [...]
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How To Find the Right Deer Repellent Plants
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There are many different ways, both natural and man-made, to keep deer from entering a garden or piece of property and doing any damage. The natural methods include liquid repellents made from natural ingredients and plants that deer find offensive. Deer repellent plants may be selected when planning a garden from the outset or to fit into an existing garden.
White Flower Farm – How to Grow Tomatoes in a Container
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Visit www.whiteflowerfarm.com for more information. If you have an area that receives at least 6-8 hours of sun a day during the summer, such as a patio, deck, or small backyard, you can grow Tomatoes in containers. Any pot roughly the size of a six-gallon bucket will work, as long as it has drainage holes [...]
Flower Gardening : How to Grow Canna Lilies
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Canna lilies, native to Mexico, require full hot sun, well-drained soil and a greenhouse in the winter. Avoid letting the canna lily sit in moisture for too long withhelpful tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing flowers. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and [...]
Rose Pruning – What You Need to Know to Get Beautiful Roses
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Pruning roses is crucial if you want to grow beautiful, lush roses. Over the years, roses have been highly hybridized and cross bred in order to produce beautiful blooms. This has effected their growth habits. Today, keeping the bush size and shape appealing requires some human intervention in the form of pruning.
Growing Flower Gardens : How to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
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Used coffee grounds can provide a lot of nutrition for plants when used in a garden. Put coffee grounds in a garden to get rid of slugs with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on planting flowers andgardening. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and [...]
Planting & Growing Flower Bulbs : How to Plant & Care for a Giant Elephant Ear Bulb
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Elephant ear flower bulbs, which grow in tropical areas, get their names because their leaves look like huge elephant ears. Giant elephant ear bulbs can be grown as an annual in a shady location withtips from an experienced gardener in this free video on flower bulb gardening. Expert: Jessica Smith Bio: Jessica Smith has worked [...]
Flower & Plant Garden Care : Tips on Small Container Gardening
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Small container gardening is easy, does not require soil or bark dust and can contain different plants in the same pot for different blooming times. Although small container gardening is easy, small containers can’t hold a lot of water, so learn when to water container gardens with tips from agardening specialist in this free video [...]
Gardening Tips : Which Flowers Grow Well in the Shade?
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Flowers that grow well in the shade include Coral Belle, hydrangeas, cyclamine and culturecom. Plant shade-loving flowers withtips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolonda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen has been growing and selling flower bulbs on the internet, at garden shows and at farmers markets for nearly [...]
Gardening Tips & Tricks : How to Grow a Sweet Potato Plant
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To grow a sweet potato plant, also known as ipomoea, plant it in a lush, warm climate while providing plenty of moisture to keep the soil damp. Avoid cold weather exposure when growing sweet potato vines withplant tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda [...]
