A Tulip Frenzy That Blossomed Into Disaster
A Dutch tulip field. (SHNS photo courtesy Netherlands Flowerbulb Information Center) A Dutch tulip. (SHNS photo courtesy Netherlands Flowerbulb Information Center) Everybody wanted one and they spent millions in investment capital to get it. The ... [... more]
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Learning From Wild Orchids
With great care Jerry Fischer squeezes moisture from the sphagnum moss surrounding lady slipper orchids to determine the water's pH level. Orchid grower Jerry Fischer learns much about the cultivation of orchids by observing them in their natural ... [... more]
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Undercounter Lighting Choices
The areas under my kitchen cabinets are dark, even though my kitchen is white. What kind of options do I have for adding lighting under the cabinets? When you're trying to decide how far apart to mount the small halogen lights, this rule of thumb ... [... more]
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Attaching Couplings
There will be times when connecting sections of pipe together will be necessary. Here's how to go about it: Start by trimming off any excess pipe using the poly-pipe cutters ( Push one end of the coupling onto the pipe until it reaches halfway on ... [... more]
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Pruning Roses
A pair of sharp hand pruners is as essential to rose care as water and fertilizer. Pruning opens the plant up to good circulation and helps keep it healthy. Here Disney gardening specialist Mark Maynes shows how to prune correctly. Before you ... [... more]
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Planting and Pruning
When you begin planting your roses, take care to place the graft union of the plant just above the surrounding soil ( It is a good idea to make a basin of topsoil around each rose plant ( Most rose gardens are under pruned and the result is ... [... more]
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Installing Windows in a Sunroom
Good-quality windows will enhance the appearance and function of your sunroom. A flange around the edge of the window makes installation easier and makes the windows more waterproof. If you're building a sunroom and you've finished framing the ... [... more]
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