There are so many varieties of roses

Pruning is the process of cutting back the growth of a rose bush to produce a more healthy, productive plant. Few plants benefit more from pruning than roses. While the thought of taking a pair of shears to your prized rose may make you cringe, it is a necessary task.There are so many varieties of roses, some having different pruning needs, that it is not possible here to discuss the specific procedure of every type rose (that would take an entire book). However, following the general advice here will work for most roses.First, the objective of pruning is:1. To open up the middle of the plant to air and light.2. To remove dead or diseased wood3....

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Some of the popular orchid varieties

Exquisite, elegance, exotic...familiar terms used to describe the orchid. While the orchid is thought of as a tropical plant, there are so many varieties, you should be able to find one for your area.In general, orchids can be grown outdoor in climates with a temperature range of 40-90 degrees. If you live in an area that exceeds these temperatures, consider growing orchids indoors.If you are new to growing orchids, talk to your local garden shop. They will be familiar with your local growing conditions and can recommend an orchid variety known to do well in your area.Indoor or out, orchids prefer moderate temperatures, but not a lot of direct...

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Green beans are very productive

Green beans are very productive even in poor soil and are ready for the table in 7-8 weeks. You can expect about 15 pounds of beans from a single 30 foot row of bush beans.Your choice of bush or pole beans and how many to plant will depend on the size of your family and if you intend to preserve or freeze the beans.Bush beans take up more space but require less work planting, staking, weeding and watering. Bush beans also produce most of the crop all at once, which is great for freezing. Pole beans are very prolific and you don't have to bend over to harvest. They mature later than bush beans and bear small amounts each day but will keep producing...

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