Articles for category: Garden

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Growing a Papaya Tree

Cultivating papaya during winter requires taking extra measures. Plant the fruit in either an indoor container or greenhouse to protect from freezing temperatures. You can start seeds indoors during the autumn or early spring and observe their progress while you wait for frost to arrive. Plants won’t bear any fruits until later on, but you ...

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Caring for tropical plants

A potting mix that contains peat moss and perlite is necessary to care for tropical plants. Bright indirect lighting should be provided for 12-14 hours. Tropical plants should be watered once per week. Aim for a 60% humidity. Use a liquid fertilizer to fertilize bi-weekly in spring or summer. TROPICAL PLANTS BASICS Although your house ...

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Here are some tips to keep your houseplants healthy

It can be overwhelming to take care of your houseplants when you are a first-time parent. Most plants don’t require constant attention to keep them healthy. There are many houseplants that require little maintenance, other than watering. We are able offer a wide range of Plant Care Guides through our partnerships with greenhouses in California, ...

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Moss Benefits for the Environment and in Landscaping

Moss is an evergreen plant that is often used for shade gardens. Moss can be placed under your trees and shrubs to provide winter interest and its many benefits for the plants in your garden, including: – It helps keep the soil moist and promotes healthy root development. – It provides a habitat for earthworms ...

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How to Create Your Spa Garden Room

There is no better way to end a long, stressful day than by spending an hour in your garden spa. Although it may seem like a distant dream, it is possible. A Cabin Master Garden room is a standalone, peaceful oasis in your backyard that can be enjoyed at a fraction the cost of an extension ...

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Being an Arborist

This one is sure to be a hit. This is a peek through the lens at what it’s like being an Arborist at Thor’s tree care. Bark and Branch tree specialists are experts in vegetation management, from trees to invasive plants. All of our tree surgeons, site clearance, vegetation and invasive weed control work is done with ...

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How planting trees can help fight climate change

Our planet is being seriously threatened by the global climate crisis we are currently experiencing. Experts predict that the average temperature will rise by 3-4 degrees by 2100, with more dramatic increases at the poles than on land. It will not be possible to reverse the trend once we reach a tipping point. We all have to do ...