Rooting Plants Simplified – Layering

Layering is a safe, sure, simple way to increase many types of plants, and particularly the climbers and danglers with which this book is concerned. The first requirement is that the plant have long, lax or drooping stems – which vining plants do. The rest is easy, because the stem is not severed from the parent until the new plant is well rooted and can survive on its own. Humidifying devices, bottom heat, and close protection are seldom called for.

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Buying Garden Furniture

For many, outdoor furniture made out of any material then wood, is unacceptable. Not surprisingly it’s not true for everyone. Wooden patio furniture features a variety of advantages over say, metal furniture, one other popular materials used for outdoor tables and chairs. It can be beautiful, durable, naturally blends on the surroundings, lasts a very long time and it is relatively easy to keep up.

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