David Farrell is an accomplished freelance writer. A certified master gardener graduate and top 50K all time RuneScape player, David writes primarily on those topics. Work and honors include Yahoo! Associated Content top 1000 writer for three years running and top five writers for games and hobbies for Examiner.com and top five national examiner October 2010 and October 2011. David Farrell also has been published in the Ct. Master Gardeners Association magazine. Interests include gardening, crafts, RuneScape, landscaping, and nature.
David Farrell has published over 1,200 pieces of content which have amassed over two million page views. Other experience includes ten years work in garden centers, landscaping, and greenhouse production. David Farrell has over 25 years experience in gardening/plants.
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Pussy willow, grown for its silver catkins in early spring, is commonly sold in garden centers. Home gardeners may opt to propagate a pussy willow bush from a twig instead, saving money while still gaining a bush. This article details how to go about successfully obtaining, rooting, and growing a stem cutting.
Words: 582 Downloads: 0 Category: Landscaping By: David Farrell (Mr. Dave)Bartering for plants provides a means of obtaining new varieties of plants without breaking the bank. What garden and community resources do you need to successfully barter plants? This article takes a look at how to barter for plants, what you need, and what benefits there are to bartering plants.
Words: 382 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: David Farrell (Mr. Dave)Almost all the common salad ingredients may be grown in the home garden. Home grown salad greens are fresh, free, and are free of unknown chemicals. Learn what types of common salad greens can be grown in the home garden!
Words: 528 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: David Farrell (Mr. Dave)The strawberry varieties currently on the market can be classified into three types, based on their bearing habits. This article looks at the advantages and disadvantages of each type of strawberry. Knowing this information enables gardeners to select the strawberries that will perform to best suit their expectations.
Words: 412 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: David Farrell (Mr. Dave)Winter is difficult for gardeners because their hobby is dormant. Having an indoor herb garden provides an outlet for gardening while providing fresh herbs for the kitchen in the winter. Learn how to grow herbs indoors with this simple guide.
Words: 422 Downloads: 0 Category: Gardening By: David Farrell (Mr. Dave)Mulch is valued not only for its decorative purpose, but also for its practical benefits of deterring weeds and retaining moisture. In the garden, appearance is not as essential, so homemade mulches can be used in place of buying mulch. Here are four common types of homemade mulch that may be used in the garden.
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