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    How to Grow Catnip

    Catnip is a herb that is part of the mint family and it comes with a powerful fragrance, that has the effect of attracting cats. The normal height for the catnip plant is between three and four feet. It has light green and downy foliage and in some cases you will also find smaller lavender flowers on it. You can grow this herb on almost every type of soil possible, but it’s best if you grow it on a soil that is moderately rich and well drained. If a better aroma is what you’re looking for, grow it in a soil that is sandy, as they love that. It’s a…

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    Verbena Care

    Verbena is more of a genus name than that of just a single plant. There are a number of plants under this name and they have different characteristics. While they are different, they have in common the fact that they need care and love, in order for them to thrive. If you take care of the verbena as you should, they will manage to survive and you will love the benefits that they bring with them. You can plant either perennial or annual verbena. Both options can be found if you go to a garden center. In a garden center you can also found a number of varieties to choose…

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    Lemon Balm

    A plant that is hardy and perennial, lemon balm can grow up to a size of 24 inches, as far as its diameter is concerned. This plant is part of the mint family and in many ways it has the same properties as regular mint. You can use lemon balm both for culinary and medicinal purposes, so if you want to grow it in a garden, go for it. You can grow this plant (lemon balm), both in areas that have shade and in areas that are sunny. The soil where they are grown should be fertile and loose, but you can grow them in soil that is dry as…

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    Growing Chives

    Chives are as easy to grow as putting some seeds in a lot in the corner. While other plants are very difficult to grow, chives are very easy. You can se them in your soups, dips or simply as a garnish. If you want to grow them you should have them in a sunny spot, as they love the light. Still, they can be kept in a less sunny place as well. If you want to plant some chives, wait until the winter is over and frost is no longer a danger. With a ready and moist soil, put the seeds of the chives inside and tamp them down a…

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    How to Dry Lavender

    There are many uses for dry lavender, so naturally a lot of people want to get it or to make it on their own. You can use lavender if you’re doing aromatherapy or you can use it to create oils and a number of different lotions. It’s an easy thing drying lavender. All you need to do is to do a number of things when you harvest the stems of the plants. It’s easy to harvest the stems. All you need to do is use the gardening shears and cut above the leaves to get the stem. Do that as the buds begin to open. That’s because oils are stronger…

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