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How to Plant Vegetables

Decide which veggies to plant., Decide where to plant your veggies., Decide whether to plant seeds or starts., Figure...

12 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Plant Sycamore Tree Seeds

Plant the seeds in a shallow tray., Bury the seeds about ⅛ inch deep., Cover the seed with peat moss or leaf mold., Set...

9 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Start a Vegetable Garden

Find out which USDA Plant Hardiness Zone you live in., Choose a spot with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.

2 steps 2 min Easy
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How to Turn Clay Into Growing Soil

Get your soil tested., Add the suggested amendments to your soil., Clay soil may also need some secondary...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Increase Nitrogen in Soil

Plant starflower, peas, or beans., Fresh compost is rich in nitrogen., Used coffee grounds are high in nitrogen, but...

11 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Plant in Poor Soils

Choose your plant carefully., Dig a hole slightly larger than the pot the plant came in or slightly bigger than the...

8 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Take an Accurate Soil Sample

Obtain a soil sample bag or bags from a Department of Agriculture extension office., Get a shovel, a plastic bucket or...

17 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Grow Pecan Trees

Learn about the different varieties., Pick a sunny planting spot with plenty of room., Make sure the soil is...

19 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Plant Redbud Trees

Choose a good location., Amend the soil only if desired., Obtain a young redbud in a container from a local garden...

8 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Prepare for Tree Planting

Decide where you want to plant., Find an employer., Ask your employer about living conditions: How much are daily camp...

8 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Grow Snowball Trees

Pick the right spot to plant the sapling., Remove grass and weeds from the spot., Dig a small hole for the bulb., Place...

6 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Plant Pyracantha

Select the right cultivar., Plan to plant in autumn or spring., Choose a spot that receives full sun., Look for areas...

18 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Pollinate Fruit Trees

Research pollination partners for your tree., Choose a compatible cultivar., Check the blooming time., Provide the tree...

16 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Protect Trees from Lightning

Measure the diameter of the tree., Determine how many down lead cables to use., Ascend to the highest point in the...

10 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Prune a Crabapple Tree

Perform major pruning during the dormant season., Remove suckers., Remove water sprouts., Cut off dead or dying wood...

11 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Prune a Ficus Tree

Get some bypass garden pruning shears to prune a ficus., Choose the right time to prune., Examine the tree to see where...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Prune a Peach Tree

Prune your peach trees to help them grow., Know when to prune., Choose your pruning tools., Know how much to prune.

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Prune a Pear Tree

Select a central leader and scaffold branches.Once the buds of the tree grow out to about 4 or 5 inches (10 to 12.7...

17 steps 6 min Advanced

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