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Morning glories are fast-growing vines that have large, fragrant flowers. If it is successfully planted, this plant can grow in all types of soil. Before growing this plant outdoors, be prepared to "fight" the morning glory to protect other plants.

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Ficus trees are a family of tropical plants, vines, and shrubs that can be adapted into potted plants, both indoors and outdoors. To keep the ficus tree healthy, it is recommended that you transplant the ficus tree into a new pot or container every few years.

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Lacang grass is a type of grass weed that often spreads in fields, meadows, and other grassy areas. To eradicate them, you can use chemical, organic methods and the implementation of precautions to protect the treated area from future threats of weeds.

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Did you know that in addition to being used as an antiseptic and bleaching agent, hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) in the medicine cabinet can also be used for other purposes? Most people do not know that hydrogen peroxide can be used to accelerate plant growth in the garden.

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Aster (daisy) is a popular perennial flower that can be grown in gardens or pots anywhere in the world. Gardeners generally prune asters in the summer to increase the number of flowers they produce and to keep the plant blooming longer than its natural flowering period.

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Jasmine is a beautiful and aromatic flower that can be grown indoors as well as outside. Provided it is planted in well-draining soil with plenty of sun, moisture, and sufficient water, jasmine will adapt well to potting media. Jasmine planted in a pot can be used as an indoor ornamental plant or the flowers can be picked for tea or decoration.

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Sometimes we have to throw away old plants that are no longer productive to make room for new, more fertile plants. Aged shrubs will also look unsightly. So, it is better to clean it as soon as possible because the golden age is over. This article will give you advice on the most efficient way to clean or move large bushes.

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The insectivorous plant Venus is a carnivorous plant that catches insects and breaks them down with enzymes into food. This plant is native to North Carolina, America, and can grow in warm, humid, or cold areas. Many people keep this plant as a hobby or fly repellent.

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Are you one of those people who likes not roses? The rose is a symbol of love and beauty for thousands of years. To grow roses, you must know which varieties are suitable for your area. Read the article below to find out more about how to grow roses.

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Most fungi benefit the yard, as they help break down dead material and return nutrients to the soil. However, not all mushrooms are beneficial and their reproduction should be supervised if you have children or pets. Just pulling out the mushrooms won't kill them.

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Wet soil definitely causes discomfort and causes dirt. Soil that is too moist can cause plants to die, crop failure, and cause stability problems to surrounding structures. The best way to dry the soil on a large scale is to aerate it thoroughly and add natural soil enhancers that don't interfere with the soil's composition and natural pH level.

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Did you know that vinegar can be used as a herbicide, fungicide, as well as an environmentally friendly insecticide? Step Step 1. Spray wherever you need it If you experience pests and small insects in the garden, there is no need to worry.

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Imagine that you are inhaling the mysterious and strong scent of lilac, wafting in through your window on a warm summer evening. Lilacs are not difficult to grow if you give them plenty of water and plant them in full sun. There are more than 100 species of lilac flowers all of which grow as shrubs or trees and produce fragrant flowers.

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Hosta or plantain lily, is a perennial with minimal maintenance, which is perfect for sprucing up your summer garden. Hosta plants thrive outside in shaded areas, and can range from 5 cm to 1 meter in height. Hostas come in a wide variety of leaves, from smooth to wrinkled, from blue to red, and from faded to glossy.

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Poets spend their lives dreaming of the beauty and refinement of the perfect rose. Perhaps, roses also have certain uses-especially that dried rose petals can be turned into very nice things. These rose petals can provide an intoxicating aroma in the form of potpourri and satin sachets, add color to room decor and become romantic confetti at weddings.

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While lake weeds and algae have many benefits, extreme breeding can cause a lot of problems. If weeds cover more than 25% of the lake surface, this condition is considered quite dense. Weed-covered lakes will interfere with recreational water activities such as boating and swimming.

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Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicans) is an epiphytic vine native to Malaysia. Epiphytes grow on branching trunks and crevices of trees or rocks. This plant does not suck food from the host, but instead absorbs moisture and nutrients from the debris that collects around the roots.

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Do you feel that there are so many locusts in your house that your days are like a horror movie? While they are great bird food, locusts can destroy crops and can be very annoying at times. Here are some ways to get rid of this annoying animal.

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Freshly picked walnuts should be dried in two stages. First, peel off the green part of the skin while the beans are still in the shell. Second, dry the walnut meat after removing it from the shell for a few more days before processing or storing it.

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Parsley grows fairly easily and the ingredients are even easier to harvest, but to get the best results and taste, there are a few protocols you need to observe. First-year parsley plants can be harvested for the leaves, while second-year plants are generally harvested for seeds.

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Compost bins are easy to build, as well as cleaner and easier than a compost heap. Whether you've been wanting to build one for a while or have recently been inspired by gardening, there's no reason to procrastinate. Here are instructions for building a general-purpose bin, one that can even be used on a patio or veranda, and also as a garden waste bin.

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Aloe vera is a very popular and easy plant to grow, as long as you understand the plant's need for water and sunlight by mimicking the hot weather that aloe is used to grow. Unlike other succulent plants (plants with thick fleshy stems or leaves to store water), aloe vera cannot be grown from cuttings of its leaves.

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Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are also known as lilies of paris or lilies of Siam in Indonesia. The paris lily has a cluster of curved, grass-like leaves. Its name comes from the plant buds that form on its hanging stems. This plant is one of the most adaptable and easy-to-grow houseplants, so it's perfect for anyone, even those with no gardening talent!

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The soft and fragrant lavender flowers can be easily dried and preserved so that they can be put in perfume sachets or in dried flower arrangements. In order to dry lavender, it is important to harvest the flowers at the right time, when they are the brightest in color and the aroma is strongest.

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Compost tea, also known as liquid organic fertilizer, is a balanced and nutritious fertilizer that can be made by soaking compost in water. You can use this fertilizer on flower crops, houseplants, vegetables, and a variety of other crops to increase growth, flowers, and yields.

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Pumpkin can be cooked into a sweet or savory dish, and it also has seeds that can be roasted. Pumpkins are usually used as an attractive decoration as Halloween approaches in the fall. Growing pumpkins is easy and inexpensive, especially since pumpkins grow in many different areas of the hemisphere.

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Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia), or lace bark elm, is one of the most widely available types of bonsai trees and is easy to care for making it suitable for beginner bonsai owners. For maintenance, you'll want to keep the tree warm and the soil moist.

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During a storm, you're bored, and you have some chickens. You can just sit in your chair and wait. Or, you can find tools and a few pieces of wood in your barn and build a home for your poultry. Step Part 1 of 5: Planning the chicken coop Step 1.

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Black walnut is a wild walnut native to North America. Unlike the English walnuts commonly sold in grocery stores, black walnuts have a stronger flavor and are more difficult to remove from the shell. If you want to harvest these flavorful nuts properly, wait until early fall and collect the seeds when they are ripe.

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Turmeric is a plant whose crops are often processed into powder, with a bitter taste reminiscent of ginger. To plant it, you need a rhizome, which is a turmeric tuber that has not yet grown. Growing turmeric is easy as long as you can monitor and water it regularly.

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Fresh and crunchy tomatoes are the type of tomato favored by potted gardeners. Tomatoes need a large pot to grow, and usually require a support in the form of a tomato cage or other type of support for the plant to grow optimally. Some additional precautions, such as installing insect repellent nets and shade cloth, can help tomato plants to survive the extreme conditions.

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Hydroponics is a gardening system that uses a solution without soil (usually water) to grow plants. Hydroponic gardens have 30-50 percent faster growth rates and higher yields than gardens that use soil. To create a hydroponic garden, start by building a hydroponic system.

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Making your own concrete pots is very easy and inexpensive to create space for plants both indoors and outdoors, which suits your needs. You can make your own molds from cardboard, used containers, pre-made custom molds, old milk cartons, or just about anything you want.

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Due to the large number of maple tree species that grow in nature, there is no single germination method that works for all of them. Some maple species are easy to grow, especially those that sow seeds in the spring or early summer, but others are so difficult to grow that professional foresters can only get a germination percentage of 20-50%.

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E6000 is a versatile glue used for industry. Its strength, flexibility and adhesion make it the primary glue for craft, jewelry, household and repair products. However, it is important to apply it with care, as this glue is difficult to remove and contains toxic chemicals.

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Orchids have very beautiful flowers, but must be pruned after the flowers have fallen. You can easily trim dead orchid stems and roots for a healthier plant. You can also do pruning to stimulate the emergence of flowers. Take good care of your orchid so that the plant continues to grow and flower for years to come.

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Cleaning your own house and cleaning someone else's house professionally are two completely different things. Even if you're used to cleaning your house regularly, learning to clean your house professionally takes a lot of time and effort––when clients pay for your services, they expect their house to be clean, very tidy, and smell good when they get home.

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Installing vinyl siding can help reduce the amount of maintenance you have to do on the exterior of your home. If you decide to install your vinyl siding yourself (without the help of a contractor), it's very important to have everything ready and know what to do during the installation process.

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Chandeliers are an attractive lighting option and use a solid base mounting support on the ceiling that lasts an hour or more. Be sure to take the extra time to install the proper supports as described below if your lamp is heavier than the previous lamp.

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Growing your own plants is a fun and inexpensive hobby. Plant propagation is concerned with producing more plants by dividing, grafting or cutting existing plants. If you see a beautiful plant in your neighbor's garden/park or in any area, this is an opportunity to plant it in your garden/garden.