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How to Grow an Olive Tree from a Pit

Determine the type of tree you want to grow., Gather olives., Place the olives in a bucket., Drain the water., Cut the...

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How to Grow a Bean Plant

Learn the two different types of beans., Consider growing a pole-bean variety., Consider growing a bush-bean variety...

16 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Buy Soil Amendments

Determine what kind of soil amendment you need., Bear in mind that each type of amendment will change the chemical...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Test Soil pH

Dig a small hole in the soil., Fill the hole with water., Insert the test probe into the mud., Hold it there for 60...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Acidify Soil

Get your soil professionally tested for the best, most accurate results., Try a DIY home pH test., Be sure to test the...

19 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Adjust Soil pH

Identify your soil type., Understand soil pH., Consider what you are planting., Test the soil’s pH., Have your water...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Buy Organic Soil

Do your research.Truly organic soil can be hard to come by since the market for organic potting media has only begun...

10 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Amend Clay Soil

Look into clay-tolerant plants., Test the pH of your soil., Test the pH of your water., Try a percolation test.A...

14 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Improve Soil

Check which nutrients your plants need., Choose fertilizers from organic sources., Consider using manure or other...

22 steps 12 min Advanced
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How to Do a Home Soil Test

Check the pH and nutrient levels of the soil before planting trees, shrubs, perennials or annuals., Consider checking...

29 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Water Succulents

Mist your succulents gently every 2-4 days., Create a schedule, then be sure to follow it., Soak the soil completely...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Grow Chestnut Trees

Pick a sunny spot., Pay attention to soil quality., Give the tree plenty of space., Plant at least two trees., Chill...

25 steps 10 min Advanced
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How to Lower Soil pH

Test the soil pH., Dig five small holes in the planting area., Take a sample from each hole., Mix the soils in the...

17 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Grow Birch Trees

Find a birch tree that is suitable for your climate., Capture seed pods from a birch tree in August when they start to...

19 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Grow Crabapple Trees

Mix the seeds with compost., Moisten the mixture., Place the mixture in a plastic bag., Store the bag in the...

19 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Plant Chinese Cabbage

Plant in early spring or early autumn., Plant in a spot with moderate sun., Put Chinese cabbage near companion plants...

13 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Plant Parsnips

Prepare the site., Lay a piece of string on the soil as a guide to make sure you dig the row in a straight line., Use a...

11 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Plant Asparagus

Find out if asparagus grows well in your region., Decide whether to start your plants from seeds or crowns., Asparagus...

6 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden

Plan early., Research when to expect your first frost., Choose cool-weather vegetables., Determine how much time each...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Plant Vegetable Seeds Outdoors

Choose the types of vegetables you would like to grow and purchase the vegetable seeds to plant., Learn about the types...

9 steps 1 min Medium

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