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Growing

The basic starting point for all gardens and gardeners is knowing how to grow and look after your own plants successfully. Gardening is a skill that is learnt over many years, but some of the essential elements can be established quite quickly. The following brief guide will help you to gain an understanding of general plant growing techniques, covering sections like seeds, seedlings, plants, cuttings and related subjects.

Growing plants from seed - Hardening

The final step for the seedlings is hardening off or acclimatizing the plants to the outdoor world.

During this process make certain that the young plants are well watered.

Place the containers outside in a shaded, sheltered area. When the temperature drops at night, bring them back indoors.

After doing this for 2-3 days put them into an area where they will receive a half-day of sun. Bring them inside at night if it is cold.

2-3 days later the young plants should have hardened off to your local environment enough to be planted. Follow the instructions to ensure you choose the best location for them.