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When soaking seeds prior to germination, or when watering seedlings, use 0.1% Hydrogen Peroxide. This cleans the seed surface and discourages mold, fungus, and damping off. Drug stores sell 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, so dilute that 32:1. It is also great for plants already in the ground or in containers.

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Hydrogen Peroxide Is a Gardener's Friend
By Skiekitty on March 26, 2013

After planting all of those new plants, you might have ground-in dirt on your skin. Hydrogen peroxide will bubble it away. It works the same with grass stains.

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Growing Daylilies from Seed
By beckygardener on July 23, 2015

Growing hybrids from seeds is fun and an easy way to add more daylilies to your garden!

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Potted Daylilies: Trimming Roots
By chalyse on October 18, 2013

When, how and with what can you safely divide your awesome daylilies? What follows is a group-generated article to give you some food for thought, some general directions (which you can adjust for your own circumstances), and some links at the bottom to other helpful articles, including the most responsive place to ask questions specific to your needs - the Daylily Forum on All Things Plants!

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Starting Seeds Indoors Under Fluorescent Lights
By DavidLMO on February 22, 2016

Starting seeds indoors over winter can give you a leg up, save lots of money, and give you something to do in the dreary period. I grow from 500 to 1000 plants in my basement each year. A decent set up can be put together without spending a fortune.

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Seed Starting: Breaking Dormancy
By Joannabanana on January 15, 2013

Breaking dormancy of a seed is like waking it up from a sleep. The four key requirements are water, oxygen, light and temperature. There are a few techniques that will increase the germination percentage and help control timing of germination. Basically, water and oxygen need to penetrate the seed coat to initiate the break of dormancy. Some seeds need a combination of water, oxygen, light and/or set temperature.

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How To Root Brugmansia in Sphagnum Moss
By Rhapsody616 on July 22, 2013

When rooting in soil rots the stem of the plant, you may want to try this style of rooting for propagating Angel Trumpets.

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Brugmansia 'Short Standards'
By gone2seed on June 19, 2010

Almost everyone likes “standards,” those nice straight tree brugs. Standards form well-shaped canopies and make a great display when they bloom. Unfortunately, not all plants want to grow in the shapes we like best.

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Be Rid of Fungus Gnats
By careyana on December 8, 2011

A few drops of hydrogen peroxide in your water will keep the fungus gnats away.

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Sweet Peas (aka Queen of the Annuals)
By Joannabanana on January 22, 2013

Lathyrus odoratus, the annual sweet pea, intrigues gardeners everywhere and the quest for an enchanting display of fragrant walls of colour is one of the most desired displays for many gardeners. Your geographical location will dictate whether sweet peas will be a winter, early spring or late summer and fall bloomer for you. There are a few things to do and consider in preparation for beautiful sweet peas in your garden.

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What Is a Keiki?
By beckygardener on November 2, 2014

Keiki is a Hawaiian word for "child." In the plant world, it is actually a clone of the parent plant. This term is often used in orchid propagation.

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