Juniper Bonsai

Bonsai trees indoor

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Fascinated in growing your own bonsai? The initial step is to choose the right kind of plant.

The junipers is a coniferous evergreen shrub found in abundance in mountains and dry forests across the world. Juniper leaves are needle-like when tender but become scaly as the tree matures. Its foliage is generally light green to blue-green with occasional shades of silver. There are over 50 species of Juniper, but the most famous — juniper bonsai — are found primarily in Japan. Read more . . .

Growing A Flowering Plum Bonsai

Bonsai on the snow

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Are you interested in growing your own bonsai? The initial step is to choose the right kind of plant.

Flowering plum includes a variety of plum trees that are both native and introduced, and can be found growing in valleys and on the low slopes across the United States and southern Canada. They can even be seen by the sides of roads and along fences – especially in those parts of North America with moist soil that is made of loam, clay, and sand. Read more . . .

Greenhouse Plans

Greenhouse from top view

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Like any construction project, a greenhouse should be planned and created with great care.  Building a greenhouse that will last season after season is not a weekend project, so take the time to define your requirements, compare materials, look over plans,  and come up with a game plan before you begin swinging your hammer.

Greenhouses must be more than simply glass buildings housing some plants.  They should be thought of as freestanding ecosystems, independently built with watering systems and climate control to accommodate the needs of Read more . . .

Quality Gardening Supplies

Basic garden supplies, fertilizers

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One of the greatest rewards of owning a home is planting a bountiful garden and reaping the rewards, afterwards.   You have spent time daydreaming about the perfect landscaping and garden and now it’s time to get to work.  Your first step is choosing the best instruments for the job.

Gardening is an art that’s born from the passion to create new life, give it tender care, and watch it grow.  Along with the art, there is also a degree of knowledge involved.  To grow a healthy garden you need to know how to Read more . . .

Heating Greenhouses

Greenhouse made of glass

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Ventilation

While more an environmental factor than an actual supply, proper ventilation is necessary to let your plants breathe.  Ventilation provides carbon dioxide to the plants, and normally cools the greenhouse.  Without a ventilation system, your greenhouse would just be a big glass furnace.  Heat from the sun is generally stored within the greenhouse, making it warmer inside than the natural atmosphere outdoors.  Ventilation fans incorporate cooler, fresh air into the greenhouse. Read more . . .