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If you have green thumbs, these websites give all the information you need
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GARDENING IS one of those invigorating hobbies that keeps you occupied for hours together, besides keeping you healthy. Whether you are a beginner or an expert in the field, given below are a few websites that acquaint you with various types of plants, their care and tips on propagation etc.
Garden web
http://www.gardenweb.com: This is an excellent site for gardening enthusiasts to share information, talk to other gardeners or find out about new developments. The discussion forum covers more than 90 different plants, regions and topics, the forums allow you to tap the collective wisdom of thousands of other users who visit the website.
Plant ideas
http://www.plantideas.com: The website consists of articles about diverse garden topics, from indoor plants to alpine plants and so on. You'll also find good links to other sites on the Internet. If you have a green thumb or if you're just getting started, this site is for you.
Garden guides
http://www.gardenguides.com: Garden guides provide information on various annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables. There are ideas for planting and weeding, and handy hints on combating common pests. The articles are well written and illustrated.
Gardening launch pad
http://gardeninglaunchpad.com: The website has a comprehensive listing of garden websites available on the Internet. Check out the topic categories. It is rare for you not to find the information you are looking for in the exhaustive list of sites.
My garden guide
http://www.mygardenguide.com: The website claims to be the world's largest online gardening encyclopaedia. It is the exclusive source of a 38,000-plant .encyclopaedia and 240 .tutorials. The website also has thousands of FAQs, articles, how-tos, and tips sheets organised by gardening topics.
Guide by mail
http://www.gardenwatchdog.com: This website is a great resource for all gardeners to utilise before taking the plunge into ordering from catalogues with pictures that can sometimes look way too good to be true. You can share your mailing order experiences or use search to find all your gardening needs.
Better homes
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/: The site has informative features on all aspects of gardening. In addition to hints and tips for growing your houseplants, flowers, trees and vegetables, there are useful pictures and commentaries on landscaping techniques.
Fine gardening
http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/index.asp: Discover new and noteworthy plants, from the newest varieties to captivating plant combinations. Master proven gardening methods from avid, experienced gardeners and enjoy inspiring design ideas that help you develop your garden space.
How to compost
http://www.howtocompost.org: From beginners to experts, this website is designed to be a hub for all composting information. This site does a fabulous job of explaining the dos, don'ts and anything else you need to know.
The green gardener
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/6123/: The site's owner shares his gardening experiences here. This site is wonderful and you'll find how-to articles, projects that they've done in the yard, and even some book reviews.
AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI
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