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How to Propagate Titoki

Collect seeds from the tree after flowering., Plant the seeds into seedling pots, about halfway down into the seed...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Prune a Butterfly Bush

Wait for the right time of year to prune., Look for any dieback., Prune your butterfly bush with a hard cut., Dead-head...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Prune a Dogwood

Remove branches during the winter or early spring., Remove deadwood., Cut off diseased or insect-infested branches...

10 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Prune a Crepe Myrtle

Gather pruning equipment., Wait until the appropriate season to prune your crepe myrtle., Determine what shape and size...

3 steps 2 min Easy
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How to Prune a Tulip Magnolia

Prune the magnolia once a year, in early spring., Always use sharp pruning tools when pruning a tulip magnolia., Prune...

9 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Prune Spirea Shrubs

Understand why you should prune spirea., Be prepared to prune some suckers., Know when to prune your specific variety...

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Prune Shrubs

Thin off any old or dead stems., Do hard pruning on the shrub., Switch to a regular pruning routine once the shrub...

3 steps 2 min Easy
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How to Prune Tecoma stans

Make a new cut to shape the bush., Look at this older cut., Finish shaping your Tecoma to the size/shape desired, and...

10 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Prune Conifers

Prune conifers in late winter or early spring., Choose sharp, correctly-sized tools., Disinfect the pruning tools...

17 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Prune Persimmons

Choose the right time., Sharpen your tools., Complete corrective pruning., Trim other branches., Consider the age of...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Identify the Pohutukawa

Look for its crimson or scarlet flowers., often wrap around rocks and find cracks in order to hold onto difficult...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Trim Shrubs

Know the 5 basic techniques of trimming shrubs., Learn how to trim a shrub correctly because the life and health of the...

13 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Grow Basil

Choose the kind of basil you wish to grow., Start seed indoors four to six weeks before last frost., Prepare seed...

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Dry and Propagate Comfrey

Wash the leaves and string them on a wire or strong string, and leave them to dry close to the roof of an open shed...

24 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Grow Ginseng

Consider how you will market your ginseng., Understand the wild-simulated ginseng growing method., Find out if you live...

27 steps 14 min Advanced
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How to Grow Mint in a Pot

Choose peppermint if you want a brighter, strong flavor for tea or general use., Pick spearmint if your garden, patio...

29 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Grow Parsley

Choose a type of parsley., Select a location., Prepare the soil., Soak the seeds in soapy water., Rinse and move the...

17 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Grow Rosemary

Get a rosemary cutting., Strip the leaves off the bottom inch of the stem., Propagate the rosemary., Plant the...

13 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Use Lavender

Treat bee stings, insect bites, minor burns, and cuts., Stop a nosebleed., Reduce nausea and motion sickness...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Prune Mint

Prune mint back by about one third after flowering., Shape your mint plant., Store your mint for future use., Mint is...

4 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Grow Arnica

Obtain Arnica seedlings or use a division from the root of an existing plant., Select a suitable place to grow the...

5 steps 1 min Medium

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