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Articles & How-To's - Horticulture
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- Physical Characteristics of Growing Mixes
Growing mixes used to produce greenhouse floricultural crops provide four functions.
- Strawberries are an Excellent Fruit for the Home Garden
Strawberries are well suited for planting in the home garden since they produce fruits very quickly, and require a relatively small amount of space.
- Oil and Other Early Season Sprays for Apple and Pear Trees
Applying the proper sprays early in the growing season should minimize the use of pesticides during the remainder of the growing season.
- Kiwifruit and Hardy Kiwi
Kiwifruit, which has replaced the old English name of 'Chinese gooseberry', are native to the mountains and hills of southwestern China where they grow ...
- Basic Principles of Pruning Backyard Grapevines
Growing grapes has been a long tradition in many home gardens.
- Pruning Backyard Grapevines in the First Three Years
The key to good pruning is learning how to select good quality fruiting wood to leave for cropping.
- Fertilizing Vegetable Garden Soils
Vegetable plants, like all other green plants, require several nutrient elements for growth, development and productivity.
- Improving Soils For Vegetable Gardening
To obtain a desirable soil for gardening, consider the following areas of concern: water drainage, moisture condition at the time of working, erosion, texture and ...
- Growing Asparagus In The Home Garden
Asparagus grows in most any soil as long as it has good internal drainage. Asparagus roots do not like waterlogged soils that will lead to root rot.
- Growing Beets in the Home Garden
Beets are popular in the home garden because they are relatively easy to grow and practically the whole plant can be eaten.
- Growing Broccoli and Cauliflower in the Home Garden
Broccoli and cauliflower are two popular garden vegetables belonging to the cabbage or cole family.
- Growing Grapes in the Home Fruit Planting
Grapes are an excellent fruit for fresh use or processing into jam, jelly, juice, pie, or wine.
- Growing Blueberries In The Home Garden
Blueberries are a very popular fruit in the United States because of their unique flavor, small edible seeds, and ease of preparation.
- Raspberries For The Backyard Fruit Planting
Raspberries can be used in a variety of appealing ways.
- Micronutrient Disorders
A micronutrient disorder may be a deficiency (when the micronutrient is in deficit) or a toxicity (when the micronutrient is in excess).
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