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- Lock out threats by Expert Locksmith Melbourne - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Darsh TThere are the times when a quick-fix can cause more damage than you’ve considered. You’ve just locked yourself out of the house and don’t have a spare. You could be in for a long wait before a family member can help and you might think that getting help from a local handyman might get you ...
Views: 744 - A Few Things About Tomatoes - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThe temperatures heated up, the tomatoes started performing. Tomato plants don’t mind hot weather and will keep their composure even when more heat sensitive vegetables wilt pitifully, but they will not set fruit if the temperatures are above 85 to 90 degrees during the day or 75 at night. ...
Views: 672 - What is the Difference Between Vermiculite vs. Perlite - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2017 from Kevin ClarkIf you are looking to know about vermiculite vs. perlite then you’re in the right place. In this post, you will get the most relevant You will be a step advance in your way. Two inorganic soil additives are prevalent in horticulture vermiculite and perlite. Both of them are created by ...
Views: 1438 - Fun Idea’s for Children’s Gardening - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2017 from Rebecca YoungShould we be trying to get our young involved in gardening? Absolutely! My theory is that if we go back to hunter-gatherer times, our teens and early twenties would have been our prime hunting time. We’d be needed to get meat for the tribe. Once we got old (around 25), we’d be less useful. ...
Views: 1018 - Summer Night Rain - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThe rain started right before midnight, with a soft, somewhat tentative thunder announcing it from afar, almost as if it was asking itself whether or not it had the right time. I listened to it for a while, reliving a memory. The sounds, the scents of rain, removed from sight, speak to the ...
Views: 632 - How to Build A Wheelbarrow Planter - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Kalyna KapurA wheelbarrow planter is used for planting flowers or trees. Well, it is a tool that can help you with planting trees, not only that but also you can move that one place to another quickly. Sometimes people get confused about building a wheelbarrow planter like as; what tools should be used for ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Flowers for the Summer Solstice - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThis is so exciting! I have heard so many stories and legends about this flower, but I never actually saw it before. This is Galium Verum, Lady’s Bedstraw, the flower of St. John, a plant so deeply associated with the summer solstice that some even believe it only blooms on the Eve of St. John’s ...
Views: 1265 - Working with Herbs - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldWorking with herbs is an art and small details in the practice of harvesting and preserving them makes the difference between success and failure. Harvesting: Always harvest herbs in the morning, right after the dew has dried up but before the heat makes the plants release their volatile ...
Views: 755 - BEST RULES TO FOLLOW IF YOU WANT TO BE A GOOD WOODWORKER: - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2017 from Sagar MandanWoodworking is an art of making goods from wood using the required skills and safety rules. Everybody needs to pay attention to the prescribed rules and regulations. While dealing with the tools and machines, we need to go through their specification, pros and cons so that you will work ...
Views: 1122 - Summer Rain - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI sometimes forget how much I love summer rain, even the subdued kind, like the one right now, the kind that lasts for days. The light shifts to green from bouncing off lush wet foliage under a murky sky. There is harmony in the dance of raindrops tapping on the roof, life itself feels softer, ...
Views: 682 - Valerian - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI worried when I added valerian to the herb wheel that it wasn't going to last very long in my garden. Cats are supposed to be so attracted to this plant they can't rest its scent and chew it into oblivion. Either we don't have enough free roaming cats in the neigborhood or its reputation of ...
Views: 673 - WARNING: You Might Have Prostate Cancer Without Knowing It - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Lora LorenaWARNING: You Might Have Prostate Cancer Without Knowing It A new study has shown that 80% – 85% of men experience permanent and devastating side effects from treatments… A new US-based study has come out confirming the link between BPH and increased risk of developing prostate cancer. This ...
Views: 788 - How to Care for Daylilies - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThe day lilies came with the house and they were already established when we moved in, so I didn’t pay much attention to their care. It showed. I used to take day lilies for granted because they are so ubiquitous in public and commercial outdoor spaces people see them as care free. That they ...
Views: 662 - Top 5 Trending Wedding Flower Arrangements You Must Order For - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Lora DavisFirst, Congratulations for your big day! Organizing for a wedding is exciting, but there are important decisions that you must make for your day to be as memorable as ever. Decision on your guest list, the food to serve your guests, the wedding venue and also decorations of the venue are all ...
Views: 782 - Bladder Campions - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThis is an edible plant, widely used around the Mediterranean Basin to flavor omelets, pasta and risotto. Its young greens make a tasty addition to meals when stewed in a little olive oil, just like chards and spinach. It can be eaten uncooked, but the raw leaves taste bitter because they ...
Views: 704 - Can thoughts of memories heal you against the aches of life? - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Naresh ReddyEveryone have their own kind of emotional intensity attached to that person who has left the world and we know that they wouldn’t be back again. For some, they don’t want to live in those memories as it makes them dejected, but for several, the remembrance makes them glad even though for a ...
Views: 1540 - Magic Beans - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIf I knew how much I would enjoy purple beans, I would only have planted those to begin with. Besides being an attractive feature in the garden, they taste better and are not stringy at all, which is a blessing. Of course the purple color turns green in the pot, but that's beside the ...
Views: 622 - More About Lemon Verbena - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI know, when you think cooking herb, lemon verbena is not the first plant that comes to mind. A lot of people, especially here, up north, where it is not winter hardy, may not be familiar with this wonderful plant, so I'll do the honors. It has the fragrance and taste of lemon zest, with just ...
Views: 638 - Essential Old Fashion Things to Have in Your House - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Emma MiahHome is an important place for everyone as it is the safe place where you can relax and enjoy your lifestyle. If you want to make a relaxing and happy environment then you need to make an effort and decorate it in the best way possible. Decorating a house helps in creating the atmosphere that ...
Views: 1112 - 3 Spring Craft Ideas To Wake Your Home From Winter - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanIt is time to put the winter doldrums behind us and step into spring. After your ritual spring cleaning, you may want to add some things to spice up your décor. Here are three great hacks to give your home that refreshing spring vibe: Potted Plants Nothing says springtime like green plants ...
Views: 1660 - Gardening is Art - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIt turns out flower gardening meets the criteria in the definition of art: it is a human activity dedicated to the creation of a physical item principally meant to be appreciated for its beauty and emotional impact. How much of it is the gardener’s input and how much of it is nature’s mercy is ...
Views: 667 - Top 7 tips for Garden Tools Maintenance - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2017 from alan coryGardening is all about providing maintenance and care to your gardens to make them look beautiful and elegant forever. Proper maintenance of your garden ensures that it remains lush and bloomy year wide irrespective of the seasonal changes. Every gardener knows that best gardening tools ...
Views: 1399 - Garden Sage - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI had to give the sage a serious hair cut so that the struggling rose could emerge from under it. When plants thrive, they thrive. I’ve had this clump of sage for two years, and it expanded through all the seasons, including winter, only it knows why! I really don’t know what to do with sage, ...
Views: 745 - Carpet Cleaning: Dos and Don’ts - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from Darsh TIt is no secret that people nowadays want the best in everything; this includes the best jobs, cars and even houses. This urge to have the best in everything has also spread to people seeking the best in everyday services. This can mean things like grocery shopping, internet services and even ...
Views: 1159 - All-Time Favourite gardening tools that you require every time - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from alan coryGardening is considered as the finest art that one always loves. It’s the only art that no one can study without any teacher and you just require focusing on few things. The love of a gardener can only make the prolific garden and the planting the plants and new flowers always aid in clearing ...
Views: 1515 - Jack in the Pulpit - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI know that Jack in the Pulpit is not the only living thing that changes genders in order to adapt to its circumstances, but I still think it is a cool enough fact to mention. The plant starts out male and if in time it finds its location accommodating and its nutrient supply adequate, it ...
Views: 642 - Growing Peonies - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThe peonies would have bloomed by now, the buds have been ready to burst for more than a week, but it is so unseasonably cold, weird May weather! Temperatures in the fifties, I almost have to question the wisdom of moving the basil outside, it looks miserable. Peonies are the object lesson for ...
Views: 707 - Here are some of the must have tool for Gardening - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Reshma ShettyA patch of green amidst the dry and grey cityscape makes a visual treat for any eye. And imagine the pride and joy you will feel if that little piece of beautiful green is your backyard, veranda or garden. With clogged roads and dusty streets, setting up and maintaining a garden requires a lot ...
Views: 642 - Flowers of the Rainbow - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldBecause they are so old, irises have become quite heavy with symbolism and legend, so much so that I almost got drowned in the downpour of information that carried me from the gods and goddesses of Antiquity to the budding medicine of the Middle Ages, to the royal house of France, and then back ...
Views: 699 - The Benefits of Gardening - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2017 from Kalyna KapurIt’s been about a year and a half since I started my gardening activities and I have to let you know that it’s been an incredible ride. Since I reside in a humble apartment, my gardening venture started out on a small note … I began with just 3 pots of herbs. As of today, that has improved to ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - Buttercups - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldGuess which were the first flowers to bloom this year? Spring finally made up its mind, not before one last fluffy snow. Despite this desperate attempt, winter lost its power and the wet blanket swiftly melted to provide the plants with welcome moisture. Every day I take a trip through the ...
Views: 683 - types of lawn mower brief - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2017 from john tailorLawn Mower and tips for maintaining lawn mower According to the type of blades there are two types of lawn mowers: - ROTATING - HELICOIDAL. Rotating lawn mowers are the most common ones, used by most people. However they do not serve for cuts of less than 2 centimeters in ...
Views: 769 - Key factor of Maintenance & Set-up process of garden ponds - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from john tailorA well designed ornamental pond provides many hours of enjoyment for the whole family.Never leave children alone.It includes a step or a protrusion to a foot of depth along the edge of the pond so that you can leave with ease. Make sure the location is not on pipes, wiring, drains or septic ...
Views: 930 - Waiting for Violets - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldEvery summer I plan to thin the violets and every summer I change my mind at the last minute, and this picture is the reason why. How can I pull these delicate flowers that cover the earth in spring in every shade of blue between aqua and indigo? Sweet violets are to the flower bed what Pac-Man ...
Views: 548 - Roses for Landscaping - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIt is amazing what special status roses have in gardens! A gardener will move a tree, completely restructure a flower bed and change the location of a patio before they decide to touch an established rose. New homeowners who inherit roses plan their entire gardens in ways that feature and ...
Views: 651 - Cleaning Tips: How to Clean Your Tile and Grout? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Darsh THave you got a house or property that has tiles all over the floor? Great! You have made a good choice when it comes to choosing your flooring as tiles are versatile, look stunning and are easy to clean compared to carpets. However, with time, tiles do tend to trap dirt between their spaces ...
Views: 1099 - Chamomile Lawns - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIf you have a sunny slope that is difficult to mow, in a location with well drained, sandy soil, try a chamomile lawn. The delightful apple scent is a reward in itself, and using chamomile as a groundcover offers some advantages, like low mowing, feeding and watering needs, but the plant is ...
Views: 716 - 4 Worthwhile Services to Get Your Home Care Up to Speed - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanMaintaining a home is work, and sometimes a person just cannot do it alone. Keeping a list of professionals, either individuals or companies, on hand that can assist in keeping a residence clean and in good repair will help homeowners have homes that they can be proud of. With today's busy ...
Views: 1363 - Bulb Propagation - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIf you would like to try your hand at serious bulb propagation, a method often used by professional growers, especially for hyacinths, is called scooping, and it is known to produce up to thirty bulblets from a single bulb. Clean and dry a large and healthy hyacinth bulb and scoop out the ...
Views: 762 - Are Sound Barriers really Effective in Controlling the Noise Pollution? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2017 from Kamal SwamiA pleasant sleep is enough to enrich you for next day’s hectic schedule, but now many of us do really enjoy a pleasant sleep is the matter of concern. In-fact if you ask this question from anyone or even from you, the reply of almost every person will be ‘not exactly’. This is mainly because of ...
Views: 1012 - How to create a calm and minimalistic garden in small spaces - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Reshma ShettyGarden space has become a purchase commodity along with your home these days. Gone are the days when we could just walk out of our house and get as many fruits and flowers from the trees around. Gone are the days when we had some yard in the front and rear of the house that acted as our own ...
Views: 620(1 vote) - Little Miracles - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThe amount of time I spend contemplating the fresh seedlings in the starting tray would probably irritate an action oriented person. I would likely have some difficulty explaining to that person the wonderment of seeing the first set of leaves emerge, or the excitement of watching the tiny ...
Views: 624 - Tips for Trimming Pine, Apple, and Oak Trees - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Lora DavisTree trimming is necessary to keep the trees healthy. It will also prevent tree branches from straying into the way of power lines. You can also shape trees when you trim them. If you have tree limbs that are dead or broken, you can help to prevent rot from spreading to live healthy branches ...
Views: 668 - The Symbolism of Tree Blossoms - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI will continue with the love and romance theme, since it’s Valentine’s Day and all, a day when the meanings of cut flowers suddenly rise to prominence, fact made evident by the dire scarcity of red roses around this blessed date. On this day it is impossible to escape the knowledge that the ...
Views: 676 - Myths about Fake Grass Debunked - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2017 from Ron SpencerNo matter how much the manufacturers of artificial grass claim that it is an eco-friendly option to natural grass (primarily because it requires way less water than its traditional counterpart), most of us don’t trust their claims. Often dismissing their assertion as advertising gimmicks, we are ...
Views: 817 - February Sowing - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIf you thought February is when the gardener has nothing to do but wait for spring, that would not be correct: February is planting time. Every year in the middle of winter my otherwise serene living room turns into a wild jungle, and for two blessed months I live inside a miniature ...
Views: 621 - The Garden that Keeps on Giving - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIf you have established perennials, they are a readily available source of new plants for your garden. Most herbaceous perennials can be propagated by division. In spring, for fall blooming perennials, and fall, for spring blooming perennials, dig up the clump, break it up into smaller ...
Views: 619 - How to Choose a Roofing Contractor - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2017 from Misty JhonesSomething as minor as a leak you notice with the first heavy rain or a bigger problem caused by a windstorm may have you looking for a contractor. Generally, this is not the type of services a homeowner rarely has need of and choosing one you trust can be a daunting task. The following are some ...
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