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How to Compact Straw (with Pictures)

How to Compact Straw (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Harvesting and the process of compacting and rolling hay are an important part of the life of ranchers and farmers who own herbivorous or ruminant livestock such as sheep, cattle, and horses. A good hay harvest is usually influenced by weather, soil conditions, and the process of dispersal of seeds from plants that have grown naturally, in addition to the time and hard work of farmers.

3 Ways to Get Rid of Grass

3 Ways to Get Rid of Grass

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

No one likes to look at his garden or admire his lawn and see weeds. Grass makes the garden look overgrown and untidy, and people spend a lot of time removing it and trying to make sure it doesn't grow back. There are various ways to get rid of this annoyance.

How to Grow Lentils: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Grow Lentils: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Lentils are a super food that contains large amounts of protein. Fortunately, lentils are easy to grow and care for. Start by preparing quality dried beans or lentils. Plant these beans in a container or garden that gets plenty of sun and plenty of water.

How to Care for Norfolk Fir: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Care for Norfolk Fir: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

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The Norfolk fir is a coniferous tree native to Norfolk Island in the Pacific Ocean, between Australia and New Zealand. Although not a true cypress, this Norfolk Island spruce is similar to a spruce and is often used as a Christmas tree. In the wild, this tree can reach a height of up to 60 m.

How to Grow Freesia: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Grow Freesia: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

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Freesia is a fragrant and graceful flower, which grows from a bulb. Freesia would make a beautiful addition to a bouquet, you most people grow freesia for display. Freesia can be grown in the ground or in a pot, and they flower about 12 weeks after planting.

How To Dry Tobacco

How To Dry Tobacco

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

There are various reasons to dry or aerate tobacco, for example to smoke, perform special ceremonies, or use it as an insect repellent. Drying the tobacco is a process that takes about 3 to 8 weeks for the tobacco to be ready for use. Unlike other methods, this method can produce tobacco leaves that are low in sugar, high in nicotine, and sweet!

How to Grow Onions: 10 Steps

How to Grow Onions: 10 Steps

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Onions are easy to grow and can be sliced and cooked for your cooking. This article will show you how to grow onions. Step Step 1. Find a good location Onions should be planted in a place that gets full sun or partially shaded with low winds.

How to Grow Watercress (with Pictures)

How to Grow Watercress (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Considered the oldest leaf vegetable consumed by humans, watercress is a close cousin of mustard greens, cabbage and arugula. Watercress provides many nutrients and health benefits, and can be used in salads, soups, sandwiches and to give it a fresh, spicy taste.

How to Care for Sunflowers: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Care for Sunflowers: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

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Sunflowers are very beautiful plants with the center, which is called a tube flower, can consist of two thousand small flowers. Many common varieties of sunflower can grow quickly and are quite resistant to drought and disease. As long as you can protect them from wind and pests, sunflowers will make your garden look beautiful.

How to Deadhead a Rose: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Deadhead a Rose: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

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When a rose is nearly dead, or has reached its peak of bloom and is starting to wilt, you should throw it away. This process is called "deadheading" which aims to keep the rose tree looking beautiful and able to produce new flowers later.

How to Grow Bamboo Indoors: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Grow Bamboo Indoors: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

There are hundreds of bamboo species that can be grown indoors, from colorful table bamboo to magnificent ornamental plants for the center of the room. Bamboo tends to be stressed when grown indoors so you should take care that is intensive, gentle, and loving.

3 Ways to Build a Hydroponic System at Home

3 Ways to Build a Hydroponic System at Home

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Hydroponic gardening is a way to grow plants with water and nutritious fluids without using soil. Hydroponic gardens can be easily made at home so you can garden all year round. There are many different styles of gardens you can build, the most common choices being the wick system, deep water culture, and film nutrition techniques.

How to Grow Saffron: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Grow Saffron: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

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Saffron is a unique and delicious spice that will create a distinctive flavor for many dishes, such as Spanish paella and bouillabaisse. Saffron is taken from the crocus flower which is easy to grow in areas with temperatures from -23 to -1 °C.

How to Care for Mini Orchids (with Pictures)

How to Care for Mini Orchids (with Pictures)

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Caring for mini orchids is the same as caring for ordinary orchid varieties. Like normal-sized orchids, mini-orchids thrive in warm, humid conditions with semi-dry roots. However, mini orchids tend to be more sensitive and require less water and fertilizer.

3 Ways to Grow Lavender

3 Ways to Grow Lavender

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Easy to grow and appreciate, lavender is a great addition to any garden with its beautiful flowers and sweet scent. All you need to grow and maintain this distinctive scented plant is to place it in the right position in your garden and learn a little bit of gardening science.

How to Plant Eucalyptus (with Pictures)

How to Plant Eucalyptus (with Pictures)

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Some types of eucalyptus can be grown at home, while others can only be grown outdoors in warm weather. Most eucalypts should be grown in an area that does not experience temperatures below freezing. This beautiful plant has fragrant leaves, and can be used to make potpourri and scented flower arrangements.

How to Get Rid of a Yucca Plant: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Get Rid of a Yucca Plant: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Yucca is a tough perennial plant that has a complex network of roots that spreads everywhere where it grows. Getting rid of them can be a difficult and tedious task as yuccas often grow back after being visibly dead. By digging up the plant or applying herbicides regularly, you can kill the yucca and make sure it doesn't grow back.

4 Ways to Grow Rai Grass

4 Ways to Grow Rai Grass

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Rai grass is often grown in cold climates because of its ability to withstand low temperatures. This grass is usually planted when other, more permanent types of grass die. Unlike other grasses that turn dormant after being exposed to cold weather, rai grass can still grow thick and green during the winter.

How to Share a Hosta (with Pictures)

How to Share a Hosta (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Growing hostas can be a lot of fun for a gardener because this parenial plant is hardy, thrives in the shade, and requires very little care. Plants that are large enough will take up a lot of space in the garden. Luckily, hostas are also easy to share to make the perfect gift for friends and family, or even to sell.

How to Water an Orchid: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Water an Orchid: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

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Orchids have become popular as houseplants, and many beautiful varieties of orchids can be found at nursery and garden supply stores. In the wild, orchids often grow on trees, and their roots are exposed to the sun and air and water. Orchids kept in pots require special watering techniques that mimic their natural environment.

3 Ways to Grow Scallions

3 Ways to Grow Scallions

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The leek is a very versatile plant and can be grown in any climate. Whether you have a large yard, a small deck, or just a sunny window at home, you can grow leeks and enjoy the fresh and tangy taste of onions in your salads, soups and casseroles.

How to Grow Bamboo (with Pictures)

How to Grow Bamboo (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Bamboo can be a difficult plant to grow, especially if you live in a very hot or very cold climate. But these plants are relatively inexpensive and can add a special touch to your yard. If you are interested in growing bamboo, here are the things you need to do.

How to Grow Wheat Grass at Home: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Grow Wheat Grass at Home: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

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Wheatgrass contains many important vitamins and nutrients that can keep the mind and body healthy and vibrant. Having a “small glass” of wheatgrass juice as part of your daily breakfast menu is considered a healthy way to start the day. Unfortunately, this wheat grass is very expensive.

How to Divide and Move a Peony Flower: 11 Steps

How to Divide and Move a Peony Flower: 11 Steps

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Peonies are perennial plants (evergreen), easy to grow and flower, and have a long life span. Unlike other parenial flowers, clumps of peonies don't need to be divided (the seedlings are separated) and moved to a new place to continue flowering.

How to Grow Black Pepper (with Pictures)

How to Grow Black Pepper (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Black pepper (black pepper) is a flowering vine known for its fragrant fruit and spicy aroma. This plant is best grown in tropical climates, but can adapt to drier or colder climates. As long as black pepper is grown in warm temperatures, in partial shade, and has a trellis for vines, it will thrive.

3 Ways to Breed Roses

3 Ways to Breed Roses

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The rose (ros) is a perennial (all year round) plant that is favored for its beautiful blooms formed from a delicate, multi-layered flower crown. One of the best ways to propagate new roses is to cut rose stems from existing plants and grow them into a new rosebush.

How to Get Rid of White Flies: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Get Rid of White Flies: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Whiteflies or whitefly (of the order Himiptera, with more than 1500 species) are insects with a shape like a moth or aphids that are white and small. These insects are in groups and reproduce in large numbers on the underside of the leaves. Nymphs and adults damage plants directly by eating them and spreading disease.

How to Plant and Grow Garlic Plants: 15 Steps

How to Plant and Grow Garlic Plants: 15 Steps

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Garlic is a food ingredient that is widely used to taste a variety of foods. Garlic is also beneficial for health, and can be dried for storage and consumption for a very long time. Planting and growing garlic is easy and inexpensive. In harvest season, you will get a lot of garlic and so many, you can share the harvest with friends.

5 Ways to Grow Asparagus

5 Ways to Grow Asparagus

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Asparagus was one of the first leafy greens whose growing season comes in late winter, and is available in the market in early spring. How to grow stalks of these nutrient-rich masters in your garden? Start from seed, or for faster results, plant the shoots.

3 Ways to Grow Rosemary

3 Ways to Grow Rosemary

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Rosemary is fragrant and delicious, is an excellent herb to grow yourself either indoors in pots, or outdoors like in your garden. Rosemary is generally not difficult to grow, and once it takes root, this perennial shrub will live for many years.

3 Ways to Store Onion Seeds

3 Ways to Store Onion Seeds

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Onion seeds are easy to collect and store. Unfortunately, onions are a biennial plant which means they can only be harvested every two years. Before you neglect all the recipes that call for onions, take some time to plan your gardening schedule.

3 Ways to Ripe Lemons

3 Ways to Ripe Lemons

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Lemons and other citrus fruits will ripen on the tree. Once you've picked them, the lemons won't be able to ripen. If you buy them at the supermarket, lemons are usually ripe and can last for several weeks before starting to rot. If the lemon you're picking isn't ripe, you can place it in a sunny place until it turns yellow, but the taste won't get any sweeter.

How to Grow Bottle Gourds (with Pictures)

How to Grow Bottle Gourds (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Bottle gourds have been used as decorations for centuries because they are useful as tools and utensils. You may want bottle gourds for artistic purposes or you just want some colorful pumpkins to fill your yard, growing bottle gourds at home is easy.

How to Grow Pyracantha (with Pictures)

How to Grow Pyracantha (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Pyracantha, also known as firethorn, is a thorny shrub that produces a bright red, orange, or yellow berry-like color. Grow the shrub by planting young pyracantha in your garden. When it has been planted long enough, this plant does not need much care.

How to Grow a Cocor Duck: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Grow a Cocor Duck: 15 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The cocor duck is a bright, cheerful succulent with thick green foliage and fiery pink flowers. Cocor ducks are very easy to care for and can be placed indoors or outdoors, as long as the conditions are relatively warm and exposed to sunlight.

How to Preserve Eucalyptus: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Preserve Eucalyptus: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Eucalyptus is a warm, fragrant plant that is often preserved for use in flower arrangements, bouquets, and decorations. After the eucalyptus twigs that want to be preserved are collected, put them in a mixture of water and vegetable glycerol.

How to Prune a Yucca Plant

How to Prune a Yucca Plant

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Yucca plants are easy to care for and adapt well so that their popularity as an ornamental plant in the home is increasing. Pruning yucca is a quick and simple process. Trim unwanted leaves on yucca plants, whether grown indoors or outdoors, or shorten yucca plants grown in pots.

How to Grow Chives (with Pictures)

How to Grow Chives (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Chives are plants that belong to the onion family, but unlike most onions, the part that is harvested is the leaves, not the tubers. Compared to regular onions, chives have a much milder taste. This small, grass-like green plant is usually used as an ingredient in soups, salads and sauces because of its mild taste and good aesthetic appeal.

4 Ways to Determine the Age of a Tree

4 Ways to Determine the Age of a Tree

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

You can estimate the age of a tree fairly quickly and accurately by measuring certain characteristics Depending on the type of tree, the age of the tree can be estimated by, for example, measuring the circumference of the trunk or counting the rows of branches.

How to Plant Clematis: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Plant Clematis: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Clematis is a climbing plant that has pretty flowers in blue, purple, pink, rose red, yellow and white all summer through fall. Certain cultivars can grow up to 6 meters in height and live as long as 89 years. Clematis need full sun to flower and cool shade for the roots to grow well.