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- Three Types of Grow Lights for Orchids - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from james dahlbergNext to the problem of over watering, not enough light causes the most challenge to the residential orchid grower. When new to the orchid growing world many don’t understand the relationship of light in the growing process. Plants start to crash and the new grower 1) ups the watering, 2) adds ...
Views: 2155 - Get in Touch With Nature - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat better way to reflect, meditate, daydream or just to take a break from a hectic lifestyle, then to retreat to your own backyard sanctuary. Get back to Nature by spending time in your garden as you prepare your soil, plant, weed and enjoy your harvest. Not only will you enjoy the beauty ...
Views: 2151 - Do I Need a Garage Door Opener With Battery Backup? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jim SorensonDo I Need a Garage Door Opener With Battery Backup?There is an easy thing to say about an automatic garage door opener. When the power is out, it will not work. By automating our garage doors, we have simplified our lives in many ways and we have the ability to keep our vehicles safe and warm ...
Views: 2143 - How to Plan a Beautiful Herb Garden - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Marilyn ZinkPlanning how to grow a beautiful herb garden is a useful step that can make all the difference in how the garden grows and how it looks once the garden is complete. Whether it’s an existing garden or one that is brand new, the first step is to think about the trajectory of the sun. Which areas ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - Ancient History of Rose Plants - Floribunda, Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea and Polyantha Roses – Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Bob WalshThe history of roses begins long before one would imagine. Roses were here long before the first human beings set eyes on them, fell in love with them and began writing about the genus Rosa in song and poetry that celebrated their romantic beauty in color and form. They were here millions of ...
Views: 2133 - Dangers Of dehydration - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandDuring this time of rising outside temperatures, it is important when working outside to be sure to stay hydrated. The human body is about 60%-70% water. Our brains are 70% water, while our blood is 80% and our lungs 90% water. Yet, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. This can lead ...
Views: 2131(2 votes) - 6 Common Accidents While Cutting Trees - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Ron SpencerTrees require a lot of tree trimming services along with pruning and maintenance work for its proper growth. When a tree gets diseased or dies, it must be cut down in order to avoid any adverse incidents to human beings and nearby structures. That is why it is best left to the professionals who ...
Views: 2124(1 vote) - 4 Great Backyard Design Ideas to Spice Up Your Summer - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeI feel a responsibility to my backyard. I want it to be taken care of and protected. ~ Annie Leibovitz It’s nearly summertime and if you’d like to give your backyard an interesting facelift, here are some great backyard design ideas to make that happen and give a new twist to enjoyment during ...
Views: 2117 - 10 STYLE MISTAKES MEN MAKE - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2018 from Rashmi AdwaniSKINNY JEANS OR RIPPED JEANS. Ripped Skinny Jeans Ashley Weston WEARING DRESS SHIRTS UNTUCKED. They stay tucked into your dress shirts are created with tails. You shouldn't wear them untucked. Like an Oxford button down, but using a suit or game jacket shirts untucked, by means of ...
Views: 2113 - Self-Storage Businesses Go Mobile - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Michelle SymondsAs more and more people worldwide own mobile phones so the number of people with mobile internet access is rapidly increasing with the vast majority expected to have mobile internet access by 2017. And with that growing level of access so the website offerings of self-storage companies and many ...
Views: 2061 - Bring your Plants Indoors this winter and Enjoy Pretty Plant Stands with Gorgeous Green Displays - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Avi ReismanMany people bring their plants indoors for winter, in the conservatory, kitchen or dining room. As well as protecting your plants, you can display them in decorative plant stands and holders to brighten your day and enhance your living space throughout the dull, grey winter. Exotic ...
Views: 2030 - Balcony Or Patio Privacy Screens Are Great New Way Of Safeguarding Your Privacy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Carlo MamarIf you think you have some privacy if you are inside you home, you should think again. Not all homes can provide the privacy you want in life. When you are living in a populated community where you have plenty of neighbors that may mind your business, then your privacy is at stake. Your homes ...
Views: 2016 - Organic Gardener – How to Save Your Tomato Seeds - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eric SmithSaving seeds from the plants we grow is a good way of regrowing your favourite vegetables without the need of continually buying new seed. There are many types of vegetable seeds that can be collected. Plants must be open pollinated and not from a previous Hybrid as there is no guarantee of the ...
Views: 2014 - Backyard Renovation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Rose McGowanTransforming a conventional backyard from overgrown to outstanding can be done on a low budget with clever design and budgeting ideas. It is important to keep in mind that the area's climate will play a role in how the backyard is planned; a wet climate will make maintaining wood that isn’t ...
Views: 2002 - Organic Gardeners Saving Planet Earth - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jah Jay NorthWhen we look around the world and see our current circumstances, we might consider asking ourselves, “What does personal responsibility play in all of this?” A simple thing such as planting a seed may be all that is necessary for people throughout the world to save planet Earth from extinction. ...
Views: 2000 - Tropical Plants and Plumeria Care in Temperate Climates - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Bob WalshWhen it comes to growing tropical plants, including plumerias, some gardeners will tell you that these plants cannot be grown in temperate climates. Recently, I have been asked how tropical plants and plumerias can be grown in less than ideal conditions meaning outside their native subtropical ...
Views: 1997 - How to Use Cold Frame Greenhouses - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Whitney SeguraIf you live in a part of the country that experiences cold winters but you still want to be able to grow and enjoy fresh garden veggies you are not going to be able to unless you have a cold frame.Cold frame greenhouses are designed to extend the growing season so that, no matter where you may ...
Views: 1964 - Why should you to use calcium in hydroponics? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from sarah pickCalcium is needed for crops to grow and gain solid structure in their cell walls. It also is used in the plants membranes as a sort of cement fastening cells to one another, and plays a valuable role at the root. Calcium activates the protein channels in the roots that intake the nutrients ...
Views: 1948 - Take the sting out of bites naturally - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandNATURAL PEST REPELLENTS Having a wonderful garden helps to soothe your soul, but along with that comes responsibility for our environment. Whenever we can use a natural approach to maintaining our yard and garden, we all benefit. Some natural pest repellents to consider that are safer ...
Views: 1944 - Awesome Pallet Garden Ideas - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from habib ahmed mithuYour garden at the back may be loaded with tons of eye candy such as the displacements of floral pots, cool-looking benches, vertical gardens, and so on so forth. However, is there really anything unique about the garden itself? Wouldn't you want to have a few things that will help differentiate ...
Views: 1941 - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ August 14, 2012 - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine, filled with color photos and a recipe for you, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/august14-2012/index.html Weed Walk August 14, 2012 Green greetings. We finally got some rain. How about you? I hope so. The trees are thankful and so are ...
Views: 1934 - Have You Ever Heard Of Touch Me Not Plant? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Emilija SpirkoskaMovements by plants have always fascinated people. Did you know that written accounts describing movement by a plant in response to touch have been documented to be over 2000 years old. Now that's something! And the best example is none other but the sensitive plant, which is one of the more ...
Views: 1932 - 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: 1918 - The 3 Common Reasons to Hire Gardening Professionals - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Ron SpencerA garden is something that most of us maintain by choice. It not only adds up to the charm and appeal to the house but also allows us to pursue a hobby. Taking care of the garden with gardening services in Brighton to avoid overgrowth of the grass or weed, maintaining the flower beds and keeping ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ July 24, 2012 - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine, filled with color photas and recipes, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/july24-2012/index.html Weed Walk July 24, 2012 The Berries of Summer Yum! Yum! It’s time to harvest the berries of summer. There are so many to choose from, I ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ June 19, 2012 - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Ezine including color photos and recipes, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/june19-2012/index.html Joyous Solstice Greetings to All. The energies of the plants are throbbing as the longest day of the year floods us all with warmth and sunshine. It’s a good thing ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - Organic Food On A Budget - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Amy TodiscoYou're About To Discover How You Can Eat Organic Food AND Stay On Your Budget! Have you been trying to figure out if it's worth the money to buy certified organic food? And, if it is, how do you afford it? Not sure organic food is any better than conventional, and which companies are ...
Views: 1907 - I Loved Roofing Back Then Because It Was Good Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Shelby CoiepassOne day while painting a house, I ran into a friend who was one of the finest roofing contractors Salt Lake City. I was a newly married and trying to earn a living while going to school. Lee, the roofing contractor just mentioned, said he was looking for some good roofing help, where he would ...
Views: 1906 - Waterproof Laminate Flooring is the Present and Future of Flooring - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from William JamesWood is invariably the most sought after flooring options that is available to the people who are willing to add décor to their interiors through furnishing or while building. Wood has captured the imagination of the people since times immemorial just because human beings have had a long ...
Views: 1902 - Lifestyle, Luxury, Living and Home Decor Store - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from John WatsonA home decor store has a great role to play in modern lifestyle, luxurious living and finest living. Home decor store makes it possible to create finest and luxurious living. There are many home and garden products that make a part of the home decor store. Some of the home decor stores have ...
Views: 1897 - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ August 3, 2012 - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine, including color photos and a recipe for you, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/august3-2012/index.html Weed Walk August 3, 2012 Umbels and Asters Green blessings to you all. Ah, the first days of autumn. Yes, really. The beginning of ...
Views: 1895 - What is a Culinary Gardener? - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Bettie InfanteFor many years now we have had a square foot vegetable garden just outside our kitchen door. Kind of a small farm to table idea, you could say. Living in southern California allows us to have vegetables virtually all year long. We love growing fresh food, cooking and eating. But just recently I ...
Views: 1881 - 15 Great Metal Garden Furniture Tips - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Avi ReismanBuying 1. Before you buy a metal patio set, make sure you accurately measure your designated space beforehand. You’ll want about 90cm (3ft) of space around the table to accommodate chairs and people. This will allow people to walk around the table even when others are seated. 2. Consider ...
Views: 1876 - How To Make An Office Space More Appealing - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Daniel CrowOffices can be dull and drab if you don't take any steps to do anything different. This article describes some tips and tricks for brightening up any office space and making it more appealing as a result. How many of these secrets are you trying in your office? There is nothing worse than ...
Views: 1873 - How to Clean up a Yard That’s Been Neglected for Way Too Long - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Hannah WhittenlyIf you are going to clean up an abandoned yard, then there are many things you need to do. Creating a plan and following it will save you frustration. Here are some steps you may want to consider taking if you are cleaning up a yard that has been abandoned for way too long. Pick up Trash The ...
Views: 1865 - Planting your adenium seeds - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from mark baileyAlso going by the name desert rose, adenium is found mostly in the desert regions of Africa, highly sought after as an ornamental plant to be grown indoors in the Western parts of the world. The plant may be grown using adenium seeds, kept in a warm location to bloom into flower-bearing shrub ...
Views: 1864 - A Different Kind of Art Project - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthWhat is art? Painting, drawing, sculpting, writing, making music, acting… and the list goes on. I’ll let you in on a secret. You can still be an artist without knowing how to turn a puddle of paint into a Mona Lisa or throwing notes on a page to create beautiful music. Art is about creation. ...
Views: 1863 - What is Bokashi Composting? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Graham BuckleyOver recent years we have all become more and more aware of our impact on the environment. Many of us strive to recycle when we can, and to reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill. The first place we can make a difference is in our own homes. Most of us throw away food waste, both in the ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - A Solar Birdbath Fountain in the Garden - Encouraging Relaxation and Concentration - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Cecelia BrownThe definition of being ‘really busy’ seems to have changed over the last 10 years. We are juggling jobs with additional responsibilities and children with multiple activities. On top of this we are trying to keep up with the daily tasks of managing a home. Many look to the garden as a way to ...
Views: 1861 - How To Use Bokashi Compost Directly In Your Yard - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Graham BuckleyAfter coming out of a Bokashi container once the fermenting procedure is complete, the Bokashi pre-compost still needs to continue to decompose even further in order to completely allow access to all of it’s contained minerals and vitamins. Almost all the difficult work has been carried out ...
Views: 1860 - Seed Starting Junk - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Robert PummerWhen it comes to starting seeds indoors there's a special charm in some of the junk that gets enlisted to the task. Some of that junk may remain immortal due to the immense character of the moment. Like the coffee can my grandmother planted an orange seed in. The can came out of a junk pile ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - Pest Control Solutions with Portland Pest Control Company - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Tom DerringerWhen it comes to creepy crawly's, we only ever want to see them in one place. Where is that place? You guessed it, it's the woods! Even at the woods we aren't particularly phased about seeing them, but that's where it's expected. But, when you spot them in your home, it is nothing but an ...
Views: 1838 - Garden Wire Baskets as Garden Planters for Garden Decor - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from John WatsonGarden wire baskets also know as wire planters are a great addition to any garden for garden decor. Garden wire baskets can be used to create beautiful hanging baskets, a statement for topiaries, great for wall mounted planters, wire basket planters and rustic planters. The best part of the ...
Views: 1828 - How To Get Rid Of Green Home Improvement Politics - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Anna RodriguezPhoto by: Anita Wilson via Pinterest Undoubtedly, green home improvement contributes to the maintenance of healthy living and environment. Of course, you won’t be able to obtain and keep an eco-friendly place to live in without putting a little sacrifice. The conveniences of the usage of ...
Views: 1825 - Autoflowering Cannabis strains - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Auto SeedsbankThe Growing Rise in Autoflowering Cannabis Strains. There has always been developments in the world of Cannabis seeds.since the rise of "Neder" Weed,with the arrival of the Super Skunk Strains,the Cannabis Seed Breeders are constantly developing new strains and improving old one's. The ...
Views: 1823 - Spirit Gardens - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Laurie Bornstein“More than anything else, a garden is a portal, a passage into another world, one of your own thoughts and your own making; it is whatever you want it to be and you are what you want to be.” - William Longgood Spirit gardens are places where our soul feels embraced. Creating a spirit ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - Grow Your Own Medicinal Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Karen VaughanIt is almost Spring, depending on where you are in the country. Time to start the annuals and to awaken the garden. Even if your garden is primarily ornamental, you can include medicinal herbs, many of which are lovely. And don’t forget to eat the weeds, once you know what they are and what ...
Views: 1812(4 votes) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ June 26, 2012 - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine, including full color photos and recipes, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/june26-2012/index.html Weed Walk June 26, 2012 “Can we go for another walk in the woods?” you ask. Good question. Let’s see . . . Have we harvested and dried ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - Parking garage cleaning system by advancedproclean in Chicago - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from william denzelParking garage cleanings is a service that required any where there is a parking area.But who exactly are trying to reach when we go out,or pick up the phone.What kind of facilities are we trying to get.The obvious one would be large retailers.These companies are largely found in the city of ...
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