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| Sheri Ann Richerson |



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Home Worm CompostingIf your composting space is limited, consider worm composting, also known as vermiculture. Worm composting gives you the freedom to compost in small spaces like your garage; in fact, since most people who practice vermiculture feed their worms mostly ... Forcing Plant BulbsMany gardeners like to force bulbs for midwinter or even holiday blooms. The stores are full of bulbs around this time of year, such as Amaryllis that have already been forced and are just waiting for someone to take them home. ... Buying Big TreesWith the rising cost of electricity, shade trees for the yard are more important than ever. Planting trees is also environmentally friendly. However, not all trees make good shade trees. To choose the right tree, you should: 1. ... Drought Tolerant PlantsNative plants are great for the environment for a number of reasons. First of all, they're already adapted to your local climate, so they don't require much water (except during establishment). Native plants also provide food, shelter, and ... Variegated Leaf Plants CareFertilization of variegated plants should be done with caution. Too much nitrogen can cause the variegation to disappear. Look for a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen or simply top dress your plant with compost from time to time. Do not expect ... Planting SeedlingsBefore planting seedlings that have been grown indoors or in a greenhouse outside it is a good idea to harden them off. This should be done gradually. The same technique should be used for moving houseplants outdoors as well. On ... Companion HerbsHerbs make great companion plants, partly because they tend not to be bothered by pests. They're also aromatic and can make your time spent in the garden more enjoyable and therapeutic. Here is a list of some common herbs: Garlic: This is one of ... Garden Watering SystemsIf you are thinking about installing automatic garden watering systems in your yard, check out the Yard N’ Garden Kit from DripWorks before you decide on a system. This particular system is very easy to assemble, comes with a ... Indoor Herb GardenEven if you live in an apartment, there is no reason why you cannot grow fresh herbs. The AeroGarden makes it possible to grow fresh herbs right on a table or countertop. All you need is a plug in. This neat little unit comes complete with a ... Organic Farming FertilizersOrganic amendments such as compost are a wonderful way to provide your plants with a slow, steady stream of necessary nutrients. In fact, many organic farming fertilizers provide trace elements that are sometimes hard to find in ...
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