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How to Revive a Dead Houseplant
Posted on 15. Jun, 2009 by admin.
Much to the dismay of many homemakers, there are some houseplants which are sensitive and seem to die quickly, without much attention. When this happens, is there anything that can be done to revive the plant?
There are many reasons that the houseplant may have died in the first place. In most cases, the reason the houseplant dies is because it has been exposed to too much water or cold and even extreme heat without watering. Depending on the type of plant, it can take specialized fertilizer to encourage the plant to grow.
First, determine how the plant looks. Are there are any signs of life through the plant? In some cases there are small green pieces left on the plant and this can help to get the plant back on its feet and get growing.
New soil that is filled with nutrients can help to bring a plant to life, as well as regular watering. Be sure to check the label that comes with the plant to determine the plant’s particular needs for water, as every plant differs. Ensuring that enough water is given, as well as exposure to light can help to revive a dead houseplant!
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How Much Water Does Your Garden Need?
Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 by admin.
Did you know that the majority of people are over-watering their garden and causing rot and decay to occur which can be detrimental to the plant? Watering too much or watering not enough can be the death of a plant – even grass! Water is one of the crucial ingredients that is used to ensure a garden is growing as it should and without it, the garden can easily dwindle.
How are you supposed to determine how much water is required for the garden? First, determine the types of plants that are being grown in the garden. Different types of plants that are being grown may require different amounts of water.
Next, determine how much water is being introduced to the garden naturally, this means, through the use of rainwater and other components. It is important to supplement this water if you are in an area with little precipitation.
Depending on the type of soil that is found in the garden, it may require different amounts of water. Soil that tends to be wetter, like clay soil requires less amounts of water than soil that may be naturally dryer, like other types of dirt.
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How to Make the Most of Your Small Space Garden
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by admin.
Did you know that a great garden is possible even in the smallest of spaces? Small space gardens are an effective way to make use of all available space and think outside of the box, using space that is not only found on the ground, but on walls, fences and other parts of the garden that can be used to grow vegetables and plants within any small green space.
Use these tips to make the most of your small garden:
Use the walls. There are many shelves, garden trellises and other types of hanging baskets that can be used to make the most of the small garden space, which should be taken advantage of in spaces that are lacking area. Hanging baskets can be used to grow flowers and other types of small plants – even an herb garden! Hanging baskets can also help to reduce the access to the plants from pests that may invade the garden!
Small garden spaces are often lacking ground room and have cement patios, consider using patio stones that are smaller in size through the entire garden, rather than taking advantage of the entire stone patio. Removing the stone patio can create the maximum room to grow items in the garden.