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Is Softened Water Safe for Plants?
Whilst small amounts of softened water may be safe for some types of plants, it’s generally not recommended for your plants—especially in the long term. Water filtration experts recommend avoiding using softened water when possible and opt for rainwater or purified water (that has been through a water filter) instead. If you have a water softener installed at home, there are still ways that you can safely water your plants, as we will explore in this article. What Is Softened Water? Softened water is water that has been treated to remove the calcium and magnesium ...
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Effective Tips and Tricks to Preserve Christmas Tree
If you are like me, the holiday season brings so much joy. I love shopping early, and this including buying my Christmas tree. However, I noticed that this could be a challenge since it may not make it to Christmas day. Fortunately, I found some tricks to increase the longevity of a Christmas tree that I will share with you. 1. Buy a Healthy Tree Whether you're cutting down a tree yourself or planning to buy one instead, making sure it's healthy is the best step to ensure it will last long. Make sure that ...
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How to Plant and Harvest Green Garlic
Green garlic is an immature garlic bulb that has not started to divide yet. Also known as baby garlic or spring garlic, the green garlic looks like scallions or leeks. Nonetheless, they're a different plant. If you're planning to grow one yourself, you can plant it during spring so you can harvest it during summer. Here's a guide on how to plant and harvest green garlic. 1. Plant the Green Garlic After separating the cloves, plant each in well-draining soil. It should be up to 2 inches deep. The root end should be facing the ...
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