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There are few things more delicious than a juicy pomegranate in this world. The bright internal grains look like a lot of edible rubies. If you like this fruit, try growing pomegranate, or Punica granatum, yourself. Although its appearance is more like a shrub, you can help it take the shape of a tree.

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Plants, like people, need a balanced diet to thrive. Here is the 'mystery' of fertilizers explained in the most basic way. Steps Step 1. Determine the percentages of the main active ingredients in the package N-P-K (nitrogen - phosphorus - potassium) are the 3 most abundant ingredients indicated on the label of EVERY fertilizer.

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When the blackberries ripen, you know that summer has arrived. Although they grow wild in many areas of the world, the cultivated varieties produce particularly juicy and sweet dark berries, usually larger than their wild counterparts. You can grow them in almost any soil type, and in all regions with warm summers and relatively mild inventions.

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Building your own hydroponic system yourself is quite simple and can be a lot of fun if you know how to follow the instructions. This type of plant is great for growing plants such as lettuce. Steps Step 1. Choose the type of implant you want to make Among the choices we have:

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Tomatoes are one of the favorite crops of the summer, providing sweet fruits with an intense aroma, around the middle of the season and in the autumn months. As soon as the new plants planted in the spring start to grow, it is important to give them support to prevent them from falling to the ground.

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Learning how to grow tomatoes at home has several benefits. This will allow you to produce fresh and flavorful tomatoes during the winter months, when those from the grocery store are likely imported and tasteless. Indoor cultivation is also useful if you live in an apartment and do not have access to an outdoor space to grow vegetables.

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Potatoes are a nutritious product and can grow almost all year round under the right conditions. Planting potatoes in pots minimizes the space required and also the risk of pest infestations and diseases. All you need is a deep and heavy pot, since potatoes grow underground and need a lot of space in the soil.

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Sprouting beans, vegetables, seeds and grains is a simple way to exponentially increase the nutritional factor of these simple foods. By sprouting alfalfa and lentils you can intensify micronutrients and supplement your diet with delicious active food.

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Green beans are sensitive to some conditions, but in general, they are a fairly simple vegetable to grow in the summer and fall. You can grow bush or pole varieties under the same basic conditions. Whatever your choice, here's what you need to do.

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Have you ever wondered if it is possible to take the seeds of the delicious apple you are eating and simply plant them in the garden? Well, the answer is yes! However, growing apple trees from seeds takes some effort, patience and organization.

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If you are a gardening enthusiast, you know that there is nothing more exciting than seeing the first little green shoots appear after you plant the seeds. In order for the seeds to germinate, they need to be in the right soil, receive the right amount of sun or shade, and have the temperature adjusted so they don't stay too hot or cold.

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Whiteflies (also known as whiteflies, of the order of Rhynchota Homoptera - present in more than 1500 species) are insects that resemble aphids or small white moths. They gather in groups and reproduce in large numbers on the underside of the leaves.

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Broad bean, also known as Vicia faba, is actually a vetch (Vicia sativa L.), a type of legume that has its roots in West Asia. It is a plant that loves cool weather and full sun, can grow in a variety of climates and is an excellent source of protein as well as vitamins A, C and B.

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We prepare agricultural land for cultivation by turning the soil, tilling, analyzing the pH and micronutrients, and correcting their characteristics. Gardeners can operate successfully if they employ similar techniques on a smaller scale. Applying compost with different methods can solve many soil problems.

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Nobody likes, looking and admiring their garden, to see weeds. They give the lawn an overgrown, scruffy look, and people spend a lot of time and energy clearing them out and trying to keep them away. There are several ways to get rid of this problem.

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In gardening, the worst part is pulling the weeds. While the plants you grow sometimes need all your attention to grow, weeds are easy to grow and take root quickly, suffocating other plants because they spread their seeds in a very short period of time.

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Onions are very easy to grow and, once chopped and cooked, they are a great ingredient to add to different dishes. However, like many other plants, they prefer certain growing conditions. For example, they develop best in raised beds or rows, because in these cases the soil drains water better.

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With a little more effort you can have a weed-free lawn without using chemicals. Weeds can't grow in a healthy lawn if they don't have room to live. Time and effort get less and less over the years, and minimal maintenance will eventually be required.

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There are about 600 species of oak in the world and most grow in the northern hemisphere. They can be deciduous, that is, they lose their leaves in winter, or evergreen (they never lose their foliage). Although they are very different from each other in the appearance of the leaves, bark and other characteristic elements, know that all oaks are born from nuts called acorns that contain the seeds.

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This leaf disease attacks plants throughout the year but is prevalent during the dry months. If left untreated, the black leaf spot spreads rapidly, and severely weakens plants. It is important to realize that black leaf spot is a fungus that originates in the soil and is always present.

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To get a beautiful lawn it is not necessary to use a lot of chemicals. Careful irrigation, mowing and fertilization allow you to grow a lawn that is resilient enough to deal with disease, weeds and drought on its own. If you still have problems despite all this, you can restore your lawn to perfect health by changing the composition of the soil or the techniques with which you take care of the garden.

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Do you have the habit of filling the refrigerator a bit at random when you come back from the supermarket, putting everything where there is space? Organizing the refrigerator shelves will help you remember which foods you have on hand and which ones are running out.

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It is not at all easy to recognize oak leaves. In the United States alone there are over sixty species and in the rest of the world there are hundreds of different varieties. To try to narrow it down as much as possible, you can divide oaks into two basic categories by looking at just the shape of the leaf:

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Keeping seedlings healthy, regardless of type, depends on respecting some basic basic rules. This article explains what you need to consider to keep your seedlings in the best condition. Steps Method 1 of 3: Maintain Healthy Seedlings Step 1.

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Transplanting a sapling is a little more complex than buying a container grown tree and simply planting it - there are a few additional things to consider. However, the basic principles are the same, so don't think it's too difficult a task.

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Perhaps you too, like many homeowners, have planted fruit trees in the garden to increase the value of the property in a useful and aesthetically pleasing way. While growing these trees may seem like a real challenge, with proper care and precautions you can ensure that every single plant reaches its growth potential.

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Replanting a tree after removing it from the ground can seem like a daunting task. With proper preparation, however, novice gardeners can replant most of the smaller trees. By assessing the condition of the tree and keeping the root ball intact, you will be able to preserve its health until you are ready to plant it.

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Propagating plants means generating multiple from a single specimen. Starting from a cutting you will duplicate the starting plant, thus obtaining one of the exact same variety. But when you grow a plant from seeds, you won't always be able to predict what will come out of it.

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If you love to take care of your plants and want to make your garden even more beautiful, but find that organic fertilizers are impractical, knowing how to use commercial fertilizers (i.e. synthetic or chemical ones) in the right way could be a great solution.

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Ferns are very common plants used both as houseplants and as green garden plants. Present on earth since prehistoric times, there are tens of thousands of different species of ferns. Their appearance varies from light and delicate to dense and bushy, but their needs and care remain similar.

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Grassy lawns need periodic care to stay in good condition. However, even a well-kept lawn can get old, and it may need to be replaced every 6-7 years to keep it in the best possible condition. This method requires little work on your part and guarantees a beautiful new lawn as a result.

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Lettuce is the simplest vegetable to grow with the hydroponic method. Instead of growing lettuce in the soil, water, minerals, and another growth medium, such as gravel, are used. Once you've got your hydroponic system set up, you'll have your first lettuce crop in just a few weeks.

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The delicate and fragrant lavender is easy to dry and store and then be reused in aromatic bags or for a bouquet of dried flowers. To dry lavender it is important to harvest the flowers at the right time, when their color is at the highest level of brilliance and fragrance.

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Thinning out means removing the seedlings from the original container and replacing them in single pots to give them more space for growth. The method explained here is suitable for any type of plant. Steps Step 1. Know when the seedlings are ready Thinning is necessary when the leaves of the seedlings begin to touch.

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Growing plants is an inexpensive and satisfying hobby. Propagation consists in producing new plants by dividing, grafting or cutting existing plants. If you have seen a beautiful plant in your neighbor's garden and in your area, you can add it to your garden with these methods.

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Planting a bare root tree is a fun and economical way to have green and lush plants within your land, avoiding the too high cost of sod plants. While it is not difficult, it is important to consider some particular indications for successful planting.

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Aloe vera is a perfect plant to keep indoors or outdoors; having one available can also be convenient for its healing properties. It is a succulent plant and for this reason it can suffer when given too much water, too little or in the presence of other adverse environmental factors.

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Peonies are fantastic flowers that don't require excessive care, so they are a great choice for those who don't want to have to rearrange their garden every spring. These plants, in fact, are able to bloom continuously every year, for decades or even for over a century.

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Adding plants is a good way to liven up areas under trees. However, gardeners should keep in mind that finding plants suitable for the shade conditions present under a tree can be a challenge. In addition, shrubs, flowers and other ground cover planted under trees must compete with their larger companions for valuable nutrients and water.

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Moss doesn't kill grass, but it can creep in if your lawn has already begun to die. To get rid of it, you must use physical and, if possible, chemical methods of removal. Next, you will need to improve the quality of the lawn, in order to discourage further moss growth.