Starting off right: Taking leaf cuttings
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The proper way to take a proper leaf cutting is demonstrated. The technique demonstrated here could be used to make more plants from other members of the African violet family, Rex Begonias, Pineapple lilies (Eucomics spp), and snake plants (Sansevieria spp).
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2004
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Pot bound: The change from clay to plastic has transformed horticulture
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Clay pots are like bricks, where the clay used to make them can be dug from the same pit. Plastic pots have replaced clay pots because they are lighter in weight, and take less space and it is easy to clean and reuse.
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2004
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Toolshed: Essentials for getting the job done
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Choosing the right tool for pruning trees and different pruning methods are discussed. Details of tools like hand pruning saw and turbo-style saws, known as turbo-styles, are given.
Publication Name: Horticulture, Gardening at its Best
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 2004
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