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Pruning the roots: Pruning shrub and tree roots can be as easy as 1,2,3. There are three basic ways to go about it. The first way is by making the shrub or tree suitable for transplanting purposes. If not prepared adequately in advance it can result in shock to the shrub or tree. You can use a spade whhich has a sharpened edge to make a straight cut all across the perimeter of the shrub or the tree. The cut needs to be approximately 16 or even 18 inches away from the central stalk portion. This applies in the case of a small plant. For larger sized plants the cut would need to be further away. The second stage is all about allowing the plant to develop brand new roots and regain all its lost energy and vitality. For about a month or so, you will need to thoroughly put water and fertilize the plant adequately. If you intend on shifting the plant make sure to perform this pruning method at least 6 weeks in advance. After root pruning it is generally adviseable to provide a resting period of 1 year for the plant.

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With spring on the way and people getting ready to garden, some for the first time; this might be a good time to review some of the mistakes that most of us have made at one time or another.
* Not preparing your soil properly. If your soil is barren, you can add peat moss, […]

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Imagine coming home after a hard day’s work knowing that your aches and pains will soon disappear, once you have jumped into your infrared log cabin (also known as an infrared sauna).
Unlike traditional saunas that need to warm up the air to a certain temperature before the body is heated, an infrared cabin only heats […]

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There are many birds, animals and insects which are a joy to the gardener both in their beauty and in the help they give us in the garden. But there are also many which are pests and which can ruin a beautiful garden. Life would be a a great deal simpler if we could just […]

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When it comes to outdoor wall fountains, there are a variety of different installation and location options available to you.
Wall mounted fountains are an excellent choice for adding visual appeal to a wall that would otherwise be drab or plain. Wall mounted fountains are also ideal for dressing up any part of your yard, garden, […]

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The importance of residential outdoor lighting can’t be stressed to highly enough. You must recognize the difference between lighting the outdoors and the indoors of your home though. Here are some things that you need to remember if you decide to install outdoor lighting for your home.

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