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Quackgrass is a weed that can be recognized by its bluish-green color, broad leaves, and hollow stems. Unfortunately, this grass is very stubborn and can spread so quickly that it takes a lot of work to get rid of it. The safest way to eradicate quackgrass is to do regular mowing and watering of the lawn.

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There's nothing quite like the feeling of walking barefoot on thick, soft grass, or smelling the smell of freshly cut grass. If you want to grow your own grass, start by choosing a type of grass that suits the climate in your area. Plant grass seeds at the end of the dry season or at the beginning of the rainy season so that the grass can thrive.

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To prune a cucumber plant, just remove the vine branches from the stem. Do the pruning when the plant grows to a height of 30-60 cm, then prune every 1-2 weeks. Additionally, you can use special plant clips to tie the cucumber vines to a trellis or trellis.

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Placing mulch (such as straw, sawdust, husk, or leaves) around the trees will make the yard look more attractive, control weeds, and help keep the soil moist. However, if you spread mulch the wrong way, you can actually stimulate mold growth, attract insects, and starve the tree roots of oxygen.

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Plants need a mixture of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and other micronutrients in order to grow healthy and fertile. Some of these nutrients are naturally available in the soil, but by planting new flowers, grasses and vegetables each spring year after year, these nutrients are depleted and need to be replaced.

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You can recycle bottles into an attractive mini garden. You can make the mini garden as a condition for fulfilling tasks, or as a craft in your spare time. Creating a mini garden is a creative, fun, and easy activity to do. Your work will also become a beautiful decoration, and can satisfy your gardening desires in winter.

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Gardening can provide both satisfaction and pleasure, but the use of land often makes a house messy. However, did you know that there are a variety of plants that can be grown without using soil? The process is also very easy. As long as your plants get the water and nutrients they need, you can grow them almost anywhere!

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Ruku-ruku-also known as Ocimum tenuiflorum, holy basil, or tulsi-is a beautiful plant that is often used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, from headaches to cancer. This plant is easy to grow and very easy to care for, from seed or by placing it in water until it takes root.

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Eggs are delicious and full of nutrients. Most people will throw away the shell (which is the best part of the egg-at least for the plant). Instead of throwing them away, try using eggshells to increase soil fertility as they are an excellent source of calcium for plants, and make a good fertilizer.

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Take care of your plant seeds until they grow thick by making an easy and inexpensive mini greenhouse. You can make one greenhouse for one plant or one that can contain several types of plants. This is a great way to add plants or decorative elements to your home.

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Algae are aquatic plants that can be grown using nutrients in water and energy from sunlight. There are many species of algae that are grown and have many benefits in life. Various species of algae can be grown to produce a variety of things, from a food source to a biodiesel source for trucks.

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When it comes to olive trees, most people imagine a vast field in the Mediterranean, with full sun that will help ripen the fruit. However, olive trees can grow in most areas with a mildly warm climate, as long as winter temperatures don't fall below freezing (if you live in a country with 4 seasons).

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Hibiscus syriacus, or more commonly known as rose sharon, is a flowering shrub whose flowers are pink, purple, or white. This plant is very easy to care for, but occasional pruning can help it grow and look more attractive. Get in the habit of pruning sharon rose bushes during their dormancy.

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Along with the rise of the eco-friendly movement and awareness of environmental sustainability, the idea of making living graffiti that can grow has become an attractive choice for graffiti artists. Moss graffiti, also known as green graffiti or green graffiti, replaces spray paint, permanent marker, and other toxic chemicals with self-growing brushes and moss "

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Aloe vera can be grown indoors or outdoors. This plant is also useful because it has healing properties. Aloe vera is a succulent plant so it can get sick due to excess water, lack of water, and other environmental factors. Root rot is a common problem with aloe vera plants.

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Peonies are plants known for their large, fragrant blooms. However, a common problem that peony growers face is ants gathering on the flowers. The peony buds secrete a sap that is rich in carbohydrates and the ants feed on this substance. The relationship between ants and peonies goes back so long that it is believed that somehow ants play an important role in making peonies bloom.

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Organic gardeners grow healthy, high-quality food and flowers, without using any chemicals. The organic method is healthier, better for the environment and wildlife, and cheaper because you don't have to buy chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.

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The paris lily (spider plant) is one of the easiest houseplants to care for. So don't worry if some of your paris lily leaves turn brown! If the plant's leaves turn yellow, are too large for the container, or have a lot of tillers, it may be time to trim the paris lilies.

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You decided to create a garden? It's a lot easier than you might think! First of all, decide what you want to plant, then prepare a suitable land for your plants. Learn about garden planning, start farming, and take proper care. Step Part 1 of 3:

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When cultivating your garden, you want to make sure your plants are growing in the healthiest possible conditions. No nutrient is more important to garden health than nitrogen. However, not all soils contain sufficient amounts of nitrogen for plants to grow to their full potential.

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Rabbits are a nuisance pest in many areas of the world. You can often get rid of them with homemade ingredients that smell or have a pungent taste, but it may take a few tries to find a way that works. In difficult situations, it is quite easy to build a rabbit repellent fence.

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Roses always have a enchanting charm, but once the freshness wears off, the magical power evaporates too. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to extend the life of flowers, whether in the garden or in the vase that adorns your home. Providing plenty of fresh water, providing balanced or low glucose plant nutrients, and maintaining a constant temperature can help keep roses fresh for days or even weeks.

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Rubber kebo (rubber plant) is a popular ornamental plant to be placed indoors. Rubber kebos are generally medium in size, but if given time and space to grow, they can grow to the size of a small tree. Rubber kebo usually does not need to be trimmed as often.

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Few foods and drinks are considered tastier than pomegranate juice. The fruit glitters like an edible ruby. If you like pomegranate or Punica granatum in Latin, try growing the tree yourself. Although the plant is more like a shrub, you can shape it into a tree.

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Named after their blooming time in the Northern Hemisphere, the Christmas cactus plant (Schlumbergera bridgessii) is beautiful and easy to care for in the right conditions. A simple pruning process can help it grow into a bushy, leafy plant or reduce its size to a smaller size.

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Tomatoes, with various sizes and varieties, are compact plants and can grow tall according to their type. Although there are several types of tomato plants that are suitable for growing at home, all tomato varieties have a short harvest period, as well as special growing conditions.

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If you love gardening, you know that nothing is more thrilling than seeing the first little green shoots that appear after you've planted seeds. In order for the seeds to germinate or germinate, you need to provide the right type of soil and make sure the seeds get enough sun or shade, also adjust the temperature so that it is not too hot or cold.

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You may have a really pretty plant in your home. Maybe the plant has luscious foliage and fresh fruit-or maybe you can't take your eyes off the shiny stalks. You feel like spending the rest of your life with this plant, but you realize that it won't last forever.

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Plants will not grow well in compacted soil. Without sufficient air in the soil, water and nutrients will be difficult to circulate, and plant roots cannot grow properly. Fortunately, you can take several steps to improve and prevent soil compaction.

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After creating raised beds, you may be wondering how best to fill them. Raised beds usually require a mixture of soil and compost. You can mix the soil with the compost until evenly distributed, or spread it out in layers-what's known as the “lasagne gardening method.

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Geranium plants will grow tall and thin if not pruned regularly. Through pruning, the geranium will experience continuous growth so that it looks bright and bushy. Plus, you don't have to remove the pieces from the pruning; You can use it to grow new geranium plants.

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The rabbit's foot fern (rabbit foot fern or Davallia fejeensis) is native to Fiji. Rabbit's foot fern can be grown outdoors in warm climates, but is more commonly grown as an indoor houseplant. The light brown hairy rhizome of this ornamental fern resembles a rabbit's foot, which is why this plant is named so.

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All planters have faced problems in improving the quality of their land. Not all soil is suitable for growing crops, and improving the quality of the land is one of the main jobs of the gardener, regardless of the size of the land. To effectively improve soil quality, you need special skills and strategies.

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Removing shrubs or shrubs is physical work, but anyone can do it effortlessly. If you don't want to pry it out of the ground, just use a pickup truck to pull it out. Or trim the bush with pruning shears and dig to clean the roots of the plant.

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Bungur is a shrub or small tree that produces large flowers in summer. This plant is known to have many branches with striped bark with a cracked texture. Bungur usually grows in areas with warm temperatures and grows well in the southern part.

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Water girlfriends or impatiens are colorful flowers that can be found everywhere that are often used for garden borders and bloom in flowerpots on terraces throughout the summer. This beautiful and hardy flower comes in many colors and can be planted in a pattern that creates a stunning visual effect.

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Fortune bamboo (hockey bamboo or lucky bamboo) is a popular ornamental plant that many people like to give as a gift when they have a new home. Despite its name, sustenance bamboo is not a type of bamboo, but belongs to the Dracaena species.

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Shellless or slugs are a nuisance to gardeners; These small soft-bodied animals ("gastropods") crawl at night, eating the fruit and leaves of many types of plants. Instead of letting these animals take over your garden/park, take action to reduce the slugs that will destroy your plants.

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Urea is a stable organic fertilizer that can improve soil quality, provide nitrogen for plants, and increase crop yields. Usually, urea fertilizer is in the form of dry granules. Urea fertilizer has a number of benefits, although there are also disadvantages.

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Pink, red, and white azaleas grace South American lawns each spring. This flower is weather and environmental resistant and easy to care for as this plant can thrive in many locations and conditions. Learn how to prune azaleas to keep them in bloom year after year.