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Gardening Magic & Mysteries

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Gardening Science Trees & Shrubs

Cleaning Up the Earth with Trees

September 21, 2016 Canada's Local Gardener 2454 Views Gardening Magic & Mysteries, Local Gardener, Plants, Trees

It is well known now that trees clean the air, removing carbon dioxide and converting it to oxygen in

leaves turn colour nature

Gardening Science Local Gardener

What Makes Leaves Turn Colour?

September 21, 2016 Canada's Local Gardener 2154 Views Gardening Magic & Mysteries, Local Gardener

In recent days, the leaves have been turning a rich bright gold with flashes of crimson colour here and there.

Gardening Science

Happy Gardeners? It’s in the Soil

September 20, 2016 Canada's Local Gardener 2923 Views Gardening for Beginners, Gardening Magic & Mysteries, Local Gardener

You know how gardening improves your mood? Now there may be a scientific explanation for it. Soil makes you happy.

Gardening Science Local Gardener

The Secrets of NPK: Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium

September 20, 2016 Canada's Local Gardener 3016 Views fertiliser, Gardening Magic & Mysteries, Local Gardener

Trace elements for plant health Iron: Promotes healthy foliage, contributing to their rich green colour. Lack of iron is exhibited

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