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Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow garlic

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Growing GarlicGarlic (Allium Sativum) is a perennial herb of the Liliaceae (Lilly) family, which has now become one of the essential ingredients in many main course dishes. Not only does it have culinary uses but also many believe in its medical properties. It has proven its usefulness in the garden, giving protection to othe... More..

Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Organic fertilizers

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We can never have too much organic matter dug into the garden particularly in the vegetable garden. Whilst in the humus (half decomposed state), it acts as a sponge in light soils to retain food and moisture; in heavy clay it provides a drainage filter between the soil particles.When preparing the beds for vegetables the orga... More..

Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow summer and winter lettuces in your garden

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Growing LettucesIt is perfectly possible by growing several varieties; to harvest lettuces out-of-doors from May until late October. They can then later be grown under cloches. Few salad dishes are complete without some type of crisp lettuce, rich in vitamins and minerals. Most have a mild flavour but Rocket, my own personal ... More..

Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow Jerusalem artichokes

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Jerusalem ArtichokesAlso known as Sunchoke. The fresh tuber tastes like a water chestnut; it can be used in salads or cooked in the same way as potatoes. It is a member of the sunflower family. Sprouting tubers must not be eaten.Soil Preparation These are tall growing, able to reach a height of almost 7 ft.(210cm). They also ... More..

Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow cucumbers

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Growing CucumbersAll members of the Cucumber family (Gherkins, Melons, Marrows and Pumpkins) have three major requirements - warmth, moisture and a rich soil containing plenty of organic matter. They are not hardy, though some varieties are suitable for outside growing but it does depend on your area and weather conditions.So... More..

Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests Weed free gardening

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Weeds are unwanted plants in gardens in general, but certainly must not be allowed to thrive in the vegetable garden. They reduce available moisture, nutrients, sunlight and growing space needed by the crops. Their presence can reduced crop growth, quality and yield. In addition, they can make harvest difficult. Weeds also pr... More..

Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow squashes in your garden

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Growing SquashesThe squash is a firm fleshy vegetable not used in this country nearly enough. It is in the gaud section of the cucumber family, which includes marrows, courgettes and pumpkins. They come in many shapes, flavours and colours. There are some wonderful recipes that can be made from squashes. As a vegetable it can... More..

Home & Garden > Landscaping Basics of landscape design

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If you want a new look or you are starting from scratch, changing the landscape of your lawn to suit the needs of drainage and other issues, then you should consult a landscaping company. They can do everything including:Remove old tree stumps and smooth out the lawnPlant grassAdd drainage trenchesChange the direction of a sl... More..

Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow celery

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Growing CeleryCelery is a vegetable that is popular with the health conscious. It is almost absent of calories, yet contains important vitamins and minerals. Dieters often munch on it all day long, in the certain knowledge that it will not head straight for their hips. While some people complain that it has little taste, it's... More..

Home & Garden > Lawn Alternatives to traditional green lawns

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If after giving it some deep thought, you just don't want to deal with grass maintenance, but you still want to create a great looking lawn using plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs, you should consider alternative options to grass.Who says a lawn has to be green? Other alternatives include:Clover leaf lawnsGravel lawnsRock la... More..

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