Category : Trees & Houseplants : Home & Garden

How to Plant Thyme in Ohio

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Ohio is a Midwestern state that experiences each of the four seasons. For that reason, it's best to plant your thyme in mid-April to early May, after the threat of frost has passed. This allows your thyme to survive and thrive. Aside from moderate mountains on the eastern border of the state, Ohio i

How to Raise Giant Red Worms

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Red worms are beneficial for both home gardeners and anglers. These worms are known for being excellent bait for many types of fresh water fish. Gardeners can use red worms for composting as they dramatically reduce the time it takes to produce nutrient rich compost. Red worms are easy to raise as t

Kiwi Plant Pruning

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Tan, fuzzy kiwifruit grows on climbing vines. Proper pruning of the vines ensures the best fruiting and keeps vines thinned enough to make overall care more manageable. The vine requires a trellis system---typically consisting of two T-shaped supporting posts with four or five wires running between

Beginner Bonsai Tools

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A few tools are essential for the beginning bonsai enthusiast.bonsai 1 image by Melisback from Fotolia.comThe art of bonsai revolves around the simple concept of restricting the growth of a plant's roots and shoots to produce a miniature version of large trees found in the wild. It is...

DIY Grow Light

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If you want to grow plants indoors that normally need sunlight, you'll need grow lights. Commercial grow lights can be expensive, but it's easy to make your own from commonly available components. There's more to it than just building the lights, however. You also have to gauge intensity, distance

A Deer Eats My Tomato Plants

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Many gardeners know that deer can be a pest in both flower and vegetable gardens. One of a deer's favorite plants seems to be the tomato. If the deer leave your plants long enough to produce the actual tomatoes, then they eat the tomatoes just before they are ripe enough for you to pick. Keep deer o