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- Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Derek FarleyVariety is the centerpiece of the joy of a beautiful landscape. You can make your landscape more captivating by using dwarf weeping willow trees to emphasize scale and form of your yard. A dwarf weeping willow tree or Kilmarnock is a perfect ornamental tree especially for small gardens. The ...
Views: 9576 - The Blueberry Dwarf Hamster - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Derek FarleyThe blueberry dwarf hamster is actually part of the dwarf Campbell's Russian hamster family. The blueberry name comes from their fur which is has a bluish hue to it. These fascinating little creatures are the more docile of the hamster family and much smaller in size. Although the blueberry ...
Views: 4905 - Corner Garden Shed - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Derek FarleyThe corner of most properties is typically wasted space. With a corner garden shed, however, that wasted space can be transformed into valuable storage even as you improve the overall appeal of your yard. When you are dealing with an angle, there are few options. Anything that you place there ...
Views: 2398 - Japanese Garden Shed - A Structure With Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Derek FarleyWhen you're thinking about adding a garden shed to your property, it can be difficult to know where to start, including selecting a style that suits your purpose. Building styles and levels of complexity abound. So it helps to be clear about your purpose for adding the structure. Will you be ...
Views: 2119 - Chinese Weeping Willow - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Derek FarleyThe weeping willow tree was first known as the Peking willow from Peking China. It has been around for centuries, dating back as far as 400 B.C. In North America, Europe and parts of Asia it is now called the weeping willow. It can be found in countries all over the world. There are more than ...
Views: 1923 - Curly Weeping Willow - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Derek FarleyA curly willow tree (Latin name Salix Matsudana Tortuosa) and a weeping willow tree are both in the willow family. While a weeping one has limbs that grow down toward the ground, the curly one has branches that grow in a curling, spiraling form. Other popular names for the curly variety are the ...
Views: 1709 - The Beautiful Babylon Weeping Willow - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Derek FarleyThe beautiful Babylon weeping willow is one of the prettiest blooming willow trees that have ever been seen! The Babylon will tolerate moist soils, but need lots of water to survive! These trees have long and drooping branches and are directly related to plants that come out of China. This ...
Views: 1489 - Free Online Games Require No Download - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Derek FarleyThere is absolutely nothing better then being able to set down at your computer, log on to the internet, and play a lovely game that costs you nothing. You also don't even have to download the multitude of games that are out there nowadays. They are completely free, easy to play, and take no ...
Views: 1438 - Advice on Home Improvement Loans - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Derek FarleyThere are a series of questions that need to be asked when contemplating a home improvement loan. A well informed applicant can be assured that the outcome of his/her diligence will be appreciated by all concerned. The first question one must ask is 'what can I afford'? An accurate accounting of ...
Views: 1398 - Golden Weeping Willow Trees - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Derek FarleyThe golden weeping willow tree is one of the more popular trees of the weeping willows. It adds unmatched graceful beauty to water landscapes with it's long, sweeping, golden branches that flows down to the ground. The golden willow grows to be an extremely large and spreading tree, reaching ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Dwarf Hamster Breeding - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Derek FarleySo you were sitting there watching your Dwarf hamster play one day and you thought, "Gosh, wouldn't it be cool to breed them?" Well, there are a few things you need to do before you act on that thought. Really, breeding any animal, whether its for profit or just for kicks, is a very serious ...
Views: 1264 - Garden Fence Ideas - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyA garden fence around your flower or vegetable garden is the perfect addition to when you are needing privacy from your neighbors, protection from the animals that may want to "visit" your lawn, or from a child who may wander into the garden and to do his/her own "gardening". The whole idea ...
Views: 1243 - Ready to Assemble Kitchen Cabinets Are Easy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Derek FarleyIf you are looking to renovate your kitchen and install new kitchen cabinets, check out how purchasing ready to assemble kitchen cabinet kits can benefit you. Kitchen cabinets can cost anywhere from under a hundred dollars for a set, to upwards into the higher hundreds, even thousands for the ...
Views: 1237 - Different Types of Decorative Garden Fencing - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyThere is more to a garden than just flowers and vegetables. Often, people want their gardens to also be aesthetically pleasing. This can be done several ways, one of which being decorative garden fences. These fences come in many different types including wood, bamboo, and vinyl. Each of these ...
Views: 1172 - Fixing Your Leaning Chimney Properly - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Derek FarleyAnyone that is dealing with a chimney that is settling or pulling away from a home needs to consult with a professional chimney repair company at once. There are many reasons why chimneys begin to detach from the rest of the home. The most cited reason is that the home is built on unsettled ...
Views: 1158 - Vegetable Garden Pest Control Tips - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Derek FarleyA beautiful vegetable garden can quickly be ruined by unwanted pests. However, effective pest control does not have to complicated. There are some simple steps that can be taken, to help effectively control most pest problems. One good way to avoid diseases is to choose vegetable seeds that are ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Find Free Online Games for Girls - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Derek FarleySearching for free online games is not as hard as you may think. There are hundreds of websites that offer them for free and the majority of them you do not have to download to your computer. I did a Google search for 'free online games for girls' and loads of free websites came up. One look at ...
Views: 1118 - A Basic Guide To Chinese Dwarf Hamsters - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Derek FarleyChinese dwarf hamsters originally come from northern China and parts of Mongolia. They are becoming more popular as pets, but many people do not know how to care for them properly. If you would like to learn more about Chinese dwarf hamsters, then you will want to read this article. ...
Views: 1084 - The Garden Fence Panel - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyThe typical garden fence panel can have many uses far beyond its usual purpose. Many panels can be used indoors as well and make wonderful decorations. A picket type panel, usually between 4 and 6 feet in length, can make an ideal child's headboard with a few adjustments and creative ...
Views: 1054 - How to Deal With Pesky Garden Pest Snails - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Derek FarleySnails are an interesting species to many individuals. However, the interest stops once these pests find their way into a well groomed garden. This almost always happens to some extent as these slow moving creatures are always on the prowl for a good meal. The snail as a pest is a terrible ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Weed Killer Chemicals - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Derek FarleyAlthough there area a great variety of brand names for weed killers, the actual number of active chemicals used to produce these products is about 5. Most of these can be classified as a broadleaf herbicide, meaning that is will kill off plants that have a larger than average foliage component. ...
Views: 996 - The Importance of a Garden Tool Sharpener - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Derek FarleyNot only kitchen knives but garden tools must be kept sharp as well. When the tools are sharp the job at hand will be completed fast, saving you time for other things. Sharp tools are also safer. Dull ones tend to slip off their intended surface because of their own dull surface. This often ...
Views: 985 - New Home Loans - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Derek FarleyOne of the first things you should do before applying for new home loans is to go over your income and monthly bills or expenses. This way you'll know the amount of a loan you can afford and keep from going into debt. Make sure you take into consideration that you'll also be paying for ...
Views: 979 - Refinancing Home Equity - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Derek FarleyHome equity is the amount of money you already paid for your home. A refinancing equity loan is a second home loan to pay off your first one. You can pay off an existing home equity loan with a new loan by refinancing your existing equity. Home equity loans interest rates and adjustable home ...
Views: 972 - Comparing the Cost of Chimney Repair - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Derek FarleyHaving a chimney cleaned on a regular basis is very important. The failure to do so can result in fires that can ruin the chimney and cause significant damage to others parts of a home. Thus, it is very important to maintain their chimneys on a regular basis. While some people like to tackle the ...
Views: 964 - Garden Fence Posts - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyHaving a fence around your garden is important if you are interested in keeping animals out, a little privacy, and ultimately the protection of your garden. You put all the work into it. So, protect it with a fence. But, fences need to be supported by posts. Depending on what you want your ...
Views: 958 - Dandelion Weed Killer - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Derek FarleyFor all the time and effort people spend on their lawns during the growing season, it is the dandelion which seems to be one of the most frustrating weeds to eradicate. This is especially true when the neighbors have little interest in controlling dandelion growth and seeding on their property. ...
Views: 957 - Organic Weed Killers - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Derek FarleyMany weed killers labeled as organic contain sodium chloride, which is just plain table salt. What a lot of people don't know is that too much salt is actually poisonous so while it may be organic using too much could possibly do more harm than using a synthetic herbicide. The other main active ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Repairing Chimney Flashing Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Derek FarleyIn most construction the chimney is not attached to the frame of the house. And this makes the area around the chimney vulnerable to leaks over time as the house settles. If you are noticing water spots on the ceiling near the chimney area, it is a good indication that there is a problem with ...
Views: 950 - Attic Pull Down Ladder - Reach High and Be Surprised - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyWhat could be easier than using a well-built attic pull down ladder? It is easy and I should know. When I purchased my house, it did not have a ladder for attic access. There was this piece of wood in the ceiling acting as the doorway to the attic. In order to reach this piece of timber, I would ...
Views: 934 - The Black Dwarf Hamster - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Derek FarleyCommonly known as Campbell's Russian dwarf hamster, the black dwarf hamster was named after W.C. Campbell upon his discovery of this species, in 1902. Although there are many color variations, the black dwarf hamster has all black fur with black eyes. It should be noted that all dwarf hamsters ...
Views: 927 - Using a Wire Garden Fence to Keep Out Pests - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyMany homeowners enjoy planting seeds outside in a garden and being rewarded with fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers. However, even with proper care and all of the requirements of each plant taken into consideration, a garden can still be doomed. Families with dogs know how destructive they ...
Views: 913 - What to Do About Old Garden Tools - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Derek FarleyGardening is considered a very active hobby that many individuals enjoy. The idea of spending time and energy to make things grow, often in a beautiful arrangement, is quite interesting to many. Gardening requires tools, however, and these can be quite expensive if the would-be gardener is ...
Views: 912 - Clover Weed Killer - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Derek FarleyWhen clovers take over a garden, they tend to do just that. Some might agree that although they are one of the more better looking pesky plants, they still pose a huge problem in a lot of extra moist soils. They spread like a disease, rapidly. When you look into finally doing something about it, ...
Views: 907 - Real Estate Mortgage - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Derek FarleyThere has been so much information on the news lately about the housing crisis. Is it impossible to obtain a real estate mortgage in these troubled times? The answer to that question is no. Real estate mortgages can be tougher to obtain for some persons with a poor credit history, but if you ...
Views: 900 - The Lowest Home Equity Rates - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Derek FarleyHome equity loan rates are very volatile parts of the home equity loan. Finding the best possible home equity rate agreement is critical to making sure that your home equity loan does not put you in bankruptcy court at some point in the future. Most lenders will give the range of rates they ...
Views: 900 - A Quick Guide To Russian Dwarf Hamsters - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Derek FarleyThe Russian dwarf hamster (Phodopus sungorus) is distantly related to the common golden hamster (Mescricetus auratus) that is native to Syria. Introduced to the U.S. in the early 1980s, they arrived from England where they first came on the market in 1970. Other names for the Russian dwarf ...
Views: 875 - Why You Would Refinance Your Home Loan - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Derek FarleyPeople hear about mortgage refinancing all the time but some people wonder why they would need to refinance their home loan at all. There can be a great many reasons why you would do this and as long as you are making sound financial decisions with the terms of your loan then there is no such ...
Views: 867 - Non-Toxic Weed Killer - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Derek FarleyFor anybody who has done any gardening they know the difficulty of keeping a good garden free of weeds is an ongoing task that seems to never end. It is like the legendary monster whose head gets cut of and as soon as that happens another one pops up. This war against weeds seems to have been ...
Views: 852 - Attic Access Ladders - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyIn many homes, the attic is the perfect place to store seasonal items and boxes of heirlooms for children to someday own. This dark and stuffy area of the home is typically visited not very often because it is primarily a storage place. Despite its low traffic, it is important that it can be ...
Views: 850 - Home and Garden Pest Control Information - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Derek FarleyHome and garden pest control is generally an ongoing task that gardeners and homeowners must address. As the seasons change, so do the pests. Gardeners may have different pest problems depending on where they live and what they are growing. Some pests are more common to arid, hot climates, while ...
Views: 834 - The Electric Garden Fence - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyIn today's economy, more people than ever are looking for ways to save money, and live healthier. This has led many families into growing their own vegetables. However, other critters are also out there looking for ways to find more food. Working a lawn can be hard work, and you don't want ...
Views: 822 - Organic Garden Pest Control Tips - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Derek FarleyGardening is a fun and productive hobby undertaken by many people throughout the world. The ability to raise beautiful flowers or food is something that many people enjoy. However, other creatures enjoy a nice garden as well. These creatures are typically considered pests of the highest caliber. ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Refacing Kitchen Cabinets - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Derek FarleyNo other task can be quite as daunting as kitchen cabinet refacing if you are not sure what needs to be completed. If you are completely at a loss for how to reface your cabinets then your best bet is to hire a professional. The refacing of kitchen cabinets is vital to keeping up the appearance ...
Views: 810 - Folding Attic Ladders - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyWhen shopping for an attic ladder, there should be many considerations taken. Many people focus on the appearance alone because they want their home to flow well together, but it is important that other things are considered as well. Since folding attic ladders are not used on an everyday basis, ...
Views: 805 - Aquatic Weed Killer - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Derek FarleyWeeds can be a very big problem when you are trying to get rid of them. You see them in gardens, in lawns, and in the water as well. Aquatic weeds are very resilient, and although you may break your back trying to get rid of them, they seem to come back without any problems and just pulling them ...
Views: 801 - Common Garden Pests - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Derek FarleyPlants are no different from humans or animals. At some point of their life they will encounter pests and diseases during their life time. Therefore keeping an eye out for problems can help save the situation. Of course the earlier you catch the problem the better. There are several different ...
Views: 787 - Garden Pest Repellent - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Derek FarleyWhen choosing what type of garden pest repellent to use in your home garden, your biggest dilemma is probably whether to choose organic products or others to get rid of those little buggers. After all, you would rather save those herbs and vegetables for your family, you are not growing them to ...
Views: 786 - Go Wireless With Cordless Garden Tools - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Derek FarleyGardening has become more and more popular among families and even children. Families look at it as a way to spend time together while growing food or flowers in the process. If you are indeed an individual who has a green thumb or just has a passion for gardening then it is certain you are ...
Views: 784 - Why You Need a Pull Down Attic Ladder - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Derek FarleyMost accidents take place inside the home. The main culprit is the bathroom, with slips in the tub, or while getting out of the tub, at the top of the list. But another location where accidents can occur is when the home owner tries to get in or out of their attic. Some homes may have access to ...
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