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How Grass Grows
I believe a leaf ofGrass is no lessThan the journey-workOf the stars-Walt Whitman The first thing I want to say is what many of us
March 1, 2023
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Soil Properties
There are some chemical properties you can determine on your own in identifying a soil type along the upper Gulf Coast: Soil Color What color is your soil?
February 16, 2023
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There Are Many Types Of Soil Along The Gulf Coast. What Soil Type Do You Have
One would think all the soil along the upper Gulf Coast is similar in structure; they are not. Although many soil types exist, there are
February 16, 2023
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Different Ways To Prepare Seeds (And Grafts) For Propagation
When the first shoot of a plant breaks the ground, waving its tiny embryonic leaves, the event makes me smile. A tiny seed I planted
February 16, 2023
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What Fruit Trees Can You Plant In USDA Zones 8 And 9
Delicious apples, peaches, pears, blueberries, grapes, citrus and a long list of other plants, some of them native, can grow quite well in milder temperate
January 23, 2023
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Onions – Good For The Body, Good For The Soul
Over 5,000 years ago, during the Bronze Age, onion came into their own. We believe that onions were first developed in Iran and Western Pakistan – centuries
January 12, 2023
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Natural Organic Mulch
Natural organic mulch, as opposed to dyed or synthetic mulch, has essential properties that positively influence the growth and health of your plants, whether they
December 2, 2022
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What The Heck Is PH?
The pH of soil may be one of the most important markers in the existence of all living things. If you’re a gardener, the pH
December 2, 2022
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It’s Time To Plant Wildflowers
Wildflowers often appear in spring, sprouting in abandoned or fallow fields, pastures, along railroad tracks or country roads. The seeds initially brought there by birds,
December 2, 2022