Tree Feeding Helps Trees Regain Vigour and Health
Experts say lack of soil nutrients signals tree stress and slower growth. By drilling holes 12 to 15 inches apart around the root system and filling with proper tree food, roots grow more and foliage improves, boosting drought and disease resistance. Signs include yellow leaves, small buds, and reduced growth.
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Pretty Welcome Note at Your Doorstep with Clay Pots
Old clay pots offer versatile indoor and outdoor uses for a bright welcome display. Use large pots with geraniums or mix geraniums with petunias or marigolds, or group several smaller pots with different colors. Place on a sunny spot or garage windowsill, water daily, feed weekly, and rotate plants to keep window boxes in bloom.
Container Gardening Not a New Idea for Home Use
The housewife who likes to rearrange can enjoy container gardening, moving plants indoors or out as needed. Use strong moisture retaining containers, water daily in hot weather, and choose porous soil with drainage. Feed every three weeks and plan moves in advance to ease transport.
Brightening Garden With Berried Shrubs And Colors
A reader guide describes planting shrubs with colorful berries and leaves to brighten gardens. It covers varieties such as dogwoods holly magnolia and euonymus, soil preparation and fertilizing, planting methods bare root or balled stock, and slow release fertilizer options for berries in different regions.
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Right Chain For Hanging Up Planters
When hanging clay pot planters use a chain with a working load limit at least twice the planter’s wet weight. Galvanized chain is ideal outdoors with decorative indoor finishes available. Hardware or garden stores can advise on strength and provide compatible hooks and attachments.
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