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How-ToPruning Conifers for Health
One reason to like conifers is that they generally require little pruning. Still, it is occasionally necessary to prune these plants to improve appearance and/or to prevent future problems. It's…
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How-ToHow to Prune Firs, Douglas Firs, and Spruces
Learn how to prune evergreen single-needle conifers such as spruces, firs, and Douglas firs in this video with Bert Cregg, an associate professor in the horticulture and forestry departments at…
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How-ToHow to Prune Arborvitae, Junipers, and False Cypress
Conifers with fanlike needles include arborvitae, junipers, and chamaecyparis. These are found in the cypress family (Cupressus spp. and cvs.), Learn how to prune these conifers in this video with Bert…
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How-ToHow to Prune Pine Trees
Learn how to prune evergreen pines in this video with Bert Cregg, an associate professor in the horticulture and forestry departments at Michigan State University. These trees have a…
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How-ToPinching Coleus
Have you ever wondered how to get your coleus plant to look as lush and full as the ones you see in the pages of glossy garden magazines? It's easy:…
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How-ToA Classic Approach to Pruning Tomatoes
The rapid growth of a healthy tomato plant can sometimes lead to problems. Often you'll end up with a plant full of leaves but no fruit. Or your plant will…
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How-ToRoot Pruning Container Plants
Perennial plants, small trees, and shrubs (along with houseplants) can only live for so long—generally a couple of years—within the same pot. If your container plant is root-bound, or just…
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How-ToWhat Happens at a Soil-Testing Laboratory?
You might have heard of gardeners getting their soil tested, and that this can be a great way to learn more about the soil and what nutrients it might be…
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How-ToTesting Soil Drainage
In this video, Lee Reich, author of Weedless Gardening and Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden, explains why knowing the drainage of an area of soil is important for gardening. Drainage…
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How-ToPotting Soil Recipe for Annuals
Just as creating a healthy soil environment is crucial for your in-ground plants, providing a suitable growing medium for your container plants is a key factor to success. Most gardeners…
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