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Grow Some Interesting Plants You Won’t Find At Your Local GreenhouseIf you are a newbie at seed starting, try and pick some plants that would be easy to grow. Purchase seeds early enough in the season so that you can give them a good start if they need extra time. If seed companies haven’t been sending you catalogs, then go on the internet and search for seed catalogs and I’m sure you can find some sites that will be happy to send you a catalog. Vegetable plants like tomatoes and peppers or flowers such as impatiens and pansies. What do you need if you are going to start your own seeds? Clean containers, good soilless seed starting mix, fertilizer, warmth, and plenty of light. I use empty milk cartons plenty of times. See if they are still viable by pre-sprouting. Dampen paper towels, spread out the seeds, and put the folded towel in a bag. Just handle very carefully when planting so you don’t damage the root. You are now ready to plant. In cell packs, place 2 seeds in each cell to be sure of getting at least one sprouted seed. If two sprout, snip out the weaker of the two with scissors. Start at the right time. Do you have a little experience starting your own seeds? How about tree, shrubs, or wildflower seeds? Generally, these seeds need stratification to germinate. To stratify your seeds try this method. Sow seeds in moist soilless mix in a plastic container with a tight fitting lid or plastic wrap to hold the moisture and prevent spills. If you have some really hard seeds, then you can try scarification by rubbing the seed with sandpaper or an emery board. Basic Landscape Gardening TipsThe process of creating a complete scene through the growing of bushes, trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants in strategic locations is called landscape gardening. Trees that are place well, can add a lot to the overall aesthetic of your yard. You can make a choice of a single tree or a cluster of trees. Fruit trees that will thrive in your local area can be planted. Shrubs can be used to provide focal points for your yard, or even use them to form a hedge. So make a plan of the shrubs, trees, and flowers you will use before hand, and gradually grow a beautiful landscape yard.
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Posted: June 16th, 2009 under Gardening, Gardening Magazines.
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