Gardening

Gardening

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A great alternative to using chemicals on plants. It may not be the total answer to getting rid of insects but certainly should be tried first. A homemade version is two tbsp. to a gallon of water. ...

Soil polymers

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Super absorbent polymers that have been around for a while, that can be added to retain moisture containers. It will absorb many times over its weight in water. Use sparingly.

Companion planting

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Different plants that are planted together for the benefit of each other. Whether it be colour or roots deeper to bring up the nutrients for the secondary plant. Ground covers are great companion ...

Microorganisms

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Animals and plants that are too small to be seen clearly with the naked eye but are the soil enablers helping to improve the dirt.

Thinning

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Picking out the overpopulated seedlings in any flower or vegetable bed, to make a better growing condition for the rest. Making better spacing and aesthetics for the growing area.

Micronutrients

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These are the very important nutrients that plants need for proper growth. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and from the soil they will acquire nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus and in smaller quantities ...

Thimble and thumb pots

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Not generally spoken of a lot in the United States, but in Britain are interesting miniature clay pots. Thimble pots are 2 x 2 inches and thumb pots are 2.5 x 2.5 inches.