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Light energy is essential for photosynthesis and growth. The sun contains all colors of light, including some that aren’t visible. Plants use different colors of light energy in different ways.

In this article, we discuss how the color of light affects plant growth and answer the following questions:

What Is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

What Is Photosynthetically Active Radiation?

How Do Different Colors of Light Affect Plant Growth?

What Color Light Is Best for Plants?

How Do You Know if Your Plants Are Growing Well?

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When you put your cars, boat motor or garden machinery in storage for any length of time such as over the winter,  you may be wondering if you need to drain the fuel tank first to prevent fuel related engine problems when you start them up again.

Without using a quality fuel stabilizer to keep the fuel fresh, that would certainly be the case, but by using one of these popular fuel treatments, you can leave the gas in the tank and not worry about it going off or causing issues for up to 2 years!

Two of the most popular choices for fuel stabilizers are Sta bil vs Sea Foam, and they can be used for treating the gas in cars, trucks, lawnmowers, etc. as well as anything you have in gas cans for emergency use.

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When planning a gardening project, most people will instantly think about what plants they want to include without considering a landscape design.

But, when we look at natural landscapes, there’s so much more to consider, including stone and rock. Landscaping rocks such as brick, slate, flagstone or crushed rock, can be useful for a lot of things in your garden, including to raise plant beds and for building retaining walls.

They can also add texture and be quite a decorative focal point in your yard.

In this article, we’ll explore different types of landscaping rocks. We’ll also discuss how to choose suitable stones for your landscape design.

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Trees are beautiful natural features and can be made the focal point of any garden, particularly with a bit of imagination regarding ideas about landscaping around trees.

However, when the roots of a tree become exposed, it becomes a tripping hazard and can make your lawn look unkempt. Additionally, trees can become vulnerable when roots are exposed, and if left unprotected, it can be fatal.

The landscaping ideas we discuss will help you protect the roots of your tree while making it aesthetically pleasing.

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Have you ever noticed that the terms fertilizer and plant food are often used in articles as though they carry the same meaning and function?

We are here to tell you that the two are actually not the same. Although experienced home gardeners are aware of this, if you are a newbie to the world of cultivation, it is understandable that you’re not fully aware of the differences in plant food vs fertilizer.

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Most hand-held outdoor power tools these days use a 2-cycle, 2-stroke engine and that means using gasoline combined with oil mix in the tank rather than just fuel on its own.

There are so many mixing ratio numbers though, and it can be difficult to keep track of what to use in your own machinery. 

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If you’ve just got yourself a new fire pit, or perhaps your home heating system is one that runs on firewood, then you will of course need to go out and get a decent amount of quality fuel to burn.

First-timers venturing into the world of buying your own firewood from a vendor often find it a confusing experience as there are a few strange terms that are used but have no fear as we’re going to explain what things like “what is a rick of wood”, and what does a rick or a cord of wood actually mean and have you purchasing the right amount of wood like a pro in no time!

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