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- How Plants Survive Winter - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from smith JacksonIt’s cold—the plants in the greenhouse are thriving—their glossy leaves in stark contrast to the view beyond the glass. Outside, brown and gray bare stems and drooping evergreen leaves are rimmed in ice. Have you ever wondered—what mechanisms make those outdoor plants survive beyond the ...
Views: 1176(5 votes) - Garden Decor To Increase The Beauty Of Your Garden! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Neelima ReddyMost of the people know the decorations in their living room or in the house. But, only few people connect the word decor with the gardens and yards. Yes, you can decor your garden in various ways to increase the beauty of it. Types of garden decor: There are various things by which you can ...
Views: 836(2 votes) - Benefits of Interlocking Paving - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Brian SmithWhen it comes to remodeling either inside or outside your home, the options and choices quickly become overwhelming. However, as the time for you to build a new patio, driveway, or deck approaches, the best answer is durability and affordability. Take a look at a few of the benefits to ...
Views: 958(4 votes) - Baby Wearing and Organic Baby Carriers - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from James HarrisonBaby Wearing is a method of carrying or 'wearing' your baby in a piece of fabric that can be wrapped around your baby and yourself, slung across a shoulder in a fabric Sling or Rebozo, secured in a traditional Asian style carrier such as a Mei Tai, worn on your body in a Backpack or Framed style ...
Views: 895(3 votes) - Nine Essential Factors To Determine Your Soil Type! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Neelima ReddyThe role of soil in plant growth is unique. Soil serves as the basic resource and the roots of the plant act as a means to transfer the water and nutrients from the soil to the leaves. Soil provides physical support, acts as a temperature fluctuations moderator, and protects from ...
Views: 1117(3 votes) - 11 Planting Tips For Growing Vegetables! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAre you interested in growing vegetables in your garden? Growing vegetables in the vegetable garden is much easier than you imagine. To grow vegetables, you do not need a large site. You can grow in containers without any need for a piece of land. In fact, growing vegetables need a ...
Views: 1058(3 votes) - Plant A Garden And Better Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Annie DeakinIf you have been looking for a new hobby then maybe one you should consider is planting a garden. It can be rewarding, healthy and educating all at the same time. You get the benefit of being outside in the fresh air and warm sunlight which will provide your body with Vitamin D as well as see ...
Views: 922(3 votes) - Have An Expert Help Design Your Garden - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Annie DeakinMany gardeners think they know everything about gardening that you can possibly know. This is true of some long time gardeners, but for most of us we don't really know much at all in the scope of things. This sets limits upon how far we can go with our own projects. If you wish for that garden ...
Views: 869(2 votes) - Create An Edible Garden With Herbs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Annie DeakinWhilst a garden these days is very much a place to relax, and enjoy the sights, smells and senses from a host of plants and flowers, more and more people are beginning to grow their own foods. High on the list of things being grown are herbs, which both look beautiful and provide all year round ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Office Decor And Plants - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from George PettitYour work environment should be one that helps ease the stress that comes along with the profession and allows you to concentrate on the task at hand. One natural and therapeutic way to help relieve office related stress includes adding real plants as office decor. Plants have a calming effect ...
Views: 2202(2 votes) - Improve Your Garden Decor with Beautiful African Violets - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Sara MarlingsAfrican violets have a great range of color and form. Easy to grow, they will flower continuously over a long period and new plants can be grown from leaves. African violet, known botanically as Saintpaulia was first discovered in the hill of Tanzania in East Africa. The leaves are hairy and ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - How to Make a Bonsai Tree Thrive Indoors - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Christiene S. C. VillanuevaBe wary with bonsai tree dealers who want to make a fast buck! Bonsai can thrive both indoors and outdoors, however caring for bonsai tree is not a walk in the park! Why do some bonsai trees perish indoors? Is there a special variety of bonsai that can only survive indoors, but would simply ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Letting Nature Grow Your Garden - Dancing with the Fairies - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedYour garden. What fun - and frustration - await you there! The best mentor you can choose, as far as I'm concerned, is Nature herself. Nature likes life everywhere. Have an open field and plants magically appear! This is the way plants grow when left to themselves. We don't have to struggle so ...
Views: 2808(4 votes) - Christmas Flowers – Perfect Ideas for the Season - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from mike jacksonChristmas flowers are meant to represent happiness and joy, as well as bring about the spirit of giving and sharing, just like the Christmas holiday does. They also symbolize hope in the people who receive them and even the ones that give them. Christmas flowers can easily brighten up any home ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - 7 Tips for buying an outdoor fireplace - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Alexa BriksBefore buying an outdoor fireplace, there are several factors to consider. Always remember that the safety of your family and property is the most important factor. 1. Size matters When comparing homes, look at the size of the fire area before the height. If the outbreak is small, buy wood ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Carnivorous Plants - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Lena ChietenburgerCarnivorous plants are a type of plant that can lure, capture and kill life forms. Due to their small appetite and size, they mainly consume small insects such as flies, mosquitoes, butterflies, and moths. However, the largest carnivorous plant in the world, Nepenthes, can capture and digest ...
Views: 1654(2 votes) - Groundwater, Environmental Containment, and Your Role in it All - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Will HauseWhen it comes to groundwater, everyone has to work to keep it clean Did you know that the water that you drink and bathe in comes from underground? Underneath the ground you are on right now there is an aquifer, which society taps, cleans, and pumps to our homes. Generally things go smoothly, ...
Views: 1067(2 votes) - Gardening As A Stress Buster - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from John SamuelsPlanting and maintaining a garden is a great stress buster when it is pursued as a hobby. Gardening in itself is an enriching experience whether it be a small patio you are tending to or a large yard. The end result of having a blooming and colorful garden is a reward but the journey in itself ...
Views: 1609(2 votes) - Pain-Free Gardening, Part I - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dana DavisThis time of the year is a busy one for gardeners. There’s a lot to do in the garden, and when the weather is nice, it’s really pleasant to be outdoors digging in the earth. There are fragrant smells in the air from flowers, the warmth of the sun on your skin, and ripe vegetables enticing you ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - Make Your Own Indoor Garden - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Benedict YossarianMissing a Garden in the Home? While a nice house with a picket fence looks nice, not everyone can get that. Many people live in apartments and condominiums that provide little to no space for having a garden. Unlike in suburban areas where gardens are present in almost any home, there are ...
Views: 2174(3 votes) - The Many Functions of a Garden - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Benedict YossarianA Garden on its Own If you grew up in a house with a garden, then you would appreciate the peace and solace that a garden can give; the fun and enjoyment that a garden plays hosts to in events and parties, there are many, many ways to use a garden. You just have to learn to sit back and ...
Views: 6687(4 votes) - Watering with the Right Gardening Tools - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Benedict YossarianWhy Choosing Helps Like any job, the most efficient way to take care of a garden is with the right set of tools. This is why if you are planning on having a garden, you should first prepare yourself with the knowledge of what tools you need. If you already have a garden but it is not ...
Views: 936(2 votes) - Learning to Take Care of Your Garden - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Benedict YossarianGreen Thumbs are Not Necessary Seeds will grow if planted and taken care of. All you need is a little water, lots of sun and a decent soil. This is the simple fact about gardening and life itself. There are no sure fire ways to ensure that you will have a garden worthy of a blue ribbon award, ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - The Books That Changed My (Gardening) Life - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are several books that altered how I look at the food I purchase and what I grow in my yard. Barbara Kingsolver wrote about her families journey of eating locally grown food for a year in Animal, Vegatable, Miracle. The book is non-fiction, yet is written in a way that draws you in. It ...
Views: 746(1 vote) - Healthy Pond Flowers - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Lisa LaneIf garden ponds are to be a constant source of pleasure and delight, it will require a certain amount of garden pond maintenance. Immediately after winter has passed, remove any lingering plant remains and mulch the garden with well-composted bark or peat. Mulching with organic matter every year ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - A Southern Garden in Mid Summer: Co-existence with the Bugs - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lya SoranoAugust can be a frustrating month for gardeners in the South. This is not planting or seeding time – especially not when the temperature tops ninety degrees! No pruning, either. Or transplanting, unless absolutely necessary. Lots of water, of course, but no fertilizing in August; new growth ...
Views: 1310 - *** Ahhh, The Soothing Sounds of an Outdoor Water Fountain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthMany people think of water fountains as the perfect musical accompaniment to the all-natural soundtrack of any garden or natural outdoor space. More than soothing sounds however, an outdoor fountain offers relaxing and steady motion, an element of natural movement to any garden or patio setting. ...
Views: 2936(3 votes) - Hydroponic Gardening for Dummies - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Benedict YossarianFor those who may not have enough space in the backyard for a conventional garden, hydroponic gardening may be the answer to the problem. This is another type of indoor garden that originally made use of water as the medium for growth and cultivation of plants. Nowadays, hydroponics has reached ...
Views: 4407 - Everything There is to Know About Tomato Gardening - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Benedict YossarianA lot of fruit and vegetable gardeners, both hobbyists and professionals alike, have in their garden some type of tomato species. The health benefits of tomatoes are countless. Among them is this fruit’s ability to improve skin color and texture, purify blood, and combat cancer cells, among ...
Views: 870 - Creative Gardening: Hillside Landscaping Alternatives - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Benedict YossarianWhen it comes to gardening, hillside landscaping is probably one of the most difficult tasks landscapers can ever be faced with. This is because soil erosion is a big issue when it comes to this type of landscaping and the soil’s ability to hold the water necessary for plant growth becomes a ...
Views: 1644 - Gardening Secrets Revealed: Black Gold - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Benedict YossarianA lot of people wonder how professional landscapers and gardeners are able to come up with such beautiful works of arts in the gardens they create. Sure they may have been gifted with a greener thumb and they’ve been doing what they’re doing for so long that they already know the tricks of the ...
Views: 907 - Gardening 101: Creating a Garden Paradise - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Benedict YossarianGardening is definitely one of the most enjoyable hobbies in the world. A lot of people take it up because of the joy and sense of accomplishment that is brought about by a beautiful and well-tended garden. However, reaching this goal is not as simple as planting any type of seed wherever one ...
Views: 761 - Three Gardening Tools People Should Never Live Without - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Benedict YossarianAmidst the numerous choices available, a lot of people have selected gardening as their lifelong hobby. One of the reasons behind this is because a well-groomed and beautifully cultivated garden brings a sense of relaxation for not only the gardener, but for family members and visitors as well. ...
Views: 813 - Greenhouse Gardening for Orchids: Producing the Most Beautiful Blooms - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Benedict YossarianOrchids are so popular simply because they are one of the most beautiful ornaments one can have for his garden. However, these types of plants are notoriously known for being quite difficult to cultivate. Although a lot of gardeners are successful in growing orchids in open air gardens, ...
Views: 1146 - Organic Gardening: This is How it’s Done - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Benedict YossarianIn a nutshell, organic gardening is the practice of not using pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in the whole process of growing all sorts of plants, flowers, vegetables, or fruits. By doing so, people are not only able to do their part in saving the environment, but the harvests produced ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Gardening in the City: Bringing the Outside In - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Benedict YossarianLiving in the city does have a lot of perks – perhaps even too many to mention. However, one of the downsides of living in the metropolitan is that yards or gardens are hard to come by. Unless one lives in a house located in a high-end neighborhood, chances are there isn’t any room in or around ...
Views: 742 - How You Can Turn Your Backyard into Your Favorite Spot - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Fran SwiftSummer is the perfect time to relax in the open air and bask in the comfortable evenings that come after a scorching day. Gatherings are even more fun in the lower temperatures of the evening hours. It's a time for loved ones to gather and enjoy a stress-free time together. There are great ways ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Hope is Gardening in the Rain - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI just Googled, “We make plans, God laughs,” because it’s one of my friend Sheila’s most beloved sayings and I was curious about its origin. The other night we were discussing expressions that keep our hope and faith alive during torrential storms, and I shared one of my favorites, “Maximum ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - Christmas Herbs - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayOkay I know it's July but they say Christmas comes earlier every year, and this year, as usual, most of us will be wondering how to get through the long shopping expeditions as well as stressing over the bank balance. Not necessary! Give friends and family potted herbs to grow in the kitchen ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - Get the Lowdown on Organic Container Gardening - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tom HouserIf you’re looking to start organic container gardening, you better complete the seven most basic elements required namely; plants, water, sunlight, temperature, fertilizers, space and most importantly, patience. Once an element is missing, you will not fully appreciate the essence of what you’re ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - *** Outdoor Living: Good for the Mind - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthWe all find ourselves wanting to be outdoors more in the summer months with the abundance of sunshine, warmer temperatures, the sounds of the birds chirping and the longer days. I know that being outdoors always makes me feel much more relaxed and less stressed than being inside looking at all ...
Views: 1369(5 votes) - Gifts From the Garden - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a child in Ohio, I gardened with my grandmother learning of the cycles and seasons of life. As I ate my sandwich made from a tomato that I planted, watered, nurtured and picked, I came to appreciate the fruitful rewards of hard work, patience, nurturing, weeding and pruning. I still garden ...
Views: 773(2 votes) - Research Reveals New Flower Power - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring brings Vitamin D energy and green growth into our lives. There is an easy, natural self-confidence about hidden potential percolating beneath the earth’s surface. When buds and bulbs emerge, there is no consciousness of the past, only fresh beginnings with a clean slate. One of the most ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Energizer Bunnies Unite - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBeing out in the garden is always energizing for me - but then again I am a high energy kind of gal! However, when I feel a mid day slump coming on, all I need to do is take a walk outdoors.I don't always have my garden or a park near by, so even a stroll around the block in the neighborhood ...
Views: 788 - Food Waste and Composting - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to the US Health Department, approximately 25% of the food Americans buy becomes waste. That’s about one pound of food, per person, per day. What is alarming is that the rotting food in landfills produce methane, a major source of greenhouse gases. Methane , like carbon dioxide, ...
Views: 924 - 5 Tips for a Homegrown Garden-- Money Saver or Not? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAt a luncheon in Beverly Hills, all the ladies were jabbering about the rising costs of food and especially fresh vegetables and fruits. We decided to set up a challenge; who could grow the best garden and serve the best salad at our next luncheon! The race is on- in a matter of a few weeks we ...
Views: 802 - The Most Popular Rose Varieties - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Timothy SpencerThe rose, being the most popular garden and cut plant, has over 20,000 cultivars in the Northern Hemisphere alone. This number originates from a conservative figure of only 150-200 species of wild roses. Fossil specimens found in both Colorado and Oregon show that roses have been growing for ...
Views: 2951 - Growing Parsley - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from tina kSunny bright spaces are the best place for growing parsley. The ideal windowsill garden or spot in the herb patch for herbs to grow faces south. Parsley grows very well in containers if you lack the room for a large gardening area. Growing Parsley from seed According to plant folklore, parsley ...
Views: 2695 - Composting: The Best Way to Nourish Your Plants - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Robert HeinerComposting is by far the best way to nourish your plants. If you take care of the soil by adding humus rich compost you will start many beneficial processes: * breaking down organic matter * creation of humus * release of food when your plants are ready to feed * the absorption ...
Views: 1355 - Organic Pot Planting for Your Space! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI know, I could of used the word Container instead of Pot, but pot planting seems so much happier! It can be expensive to reduce pesticides in your food consumption by eating organic vegetables. I want to share Organic Pot Planting with you. Pot planting is a fun, easy, low cost and delicious ...
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