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If you're looking to infuse your home with some lovely natural beauty, there's no better way than to start your own home garden! Gardening is also a great way to relieve stress and make your life happier. Read on for some tips on how to get the most out of your home garden!
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First of all: know what you want. If you need some ideas, visit the library or your local book store and browse through landscape books, garden and pond magazines. You can also search the web and read and study as much as possible.
Layout is the most important phase of the entire project. I ... Views: 1374
One question I get all the time from people who are thinking about installing solar electric system is, "What do the terms on-grid, grid-connected, grid-tied and off-grid mean"?
The answer is that On-grid, grid-connected or grid-tied means connected to the utility electrical grid. Off-grid ... Views: 1370
Codiaeum variegatum, also called “Garden Croton” or “Variegated Croton”, is a species of plants in the genus Codiaeum, a member of the Euphorbiaceae family.
These colorful tropical foliage plants look great when grown in pots and grouped together with other tropical plants, including dwarf ... Views: 1368
Your roof is the first and foremost portion of your home that provides security against the weather elements of mother nature.
Maintaining a safe and working roof is a positive way to reduce your overall homeowner expenses. If you the “homeowner”will inspect your roof on a regular basis, you ... Views: 1368
You have a few Japanese Garden Design Options... but don’t waste your time and money with the free designs advertised. There is no such thing as a free Japanese landscaping design that is worth having! To most people this may seem like common sense, but on the other hand I have seen many ... Views: 1365
Haven you given much thought to where to plant your organic vegetable garden? It’s a very important first step.
You don’t want to go through the hard work of creating a garden designed to grow healthy organic food only to find out that there is some toxic substance (such as lead dust, paint ... Views: 1365
Everyone 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: 1360
Plants are abundantly created to serve a number of purposes, which bring satisfaction and contentment to man. With its importance, people from different parts of the world have grown and develop a wide variety of plants. Moreover, you can see them thrive on beautiful and vibrant garden, which ... Views: 1359
Pest controlling services are almost a diurnal affair for every home. Those pesky little organisms come and trot around one’s house making it a mess! Though most of the homeowners, landlords and renters control it to a certain extent via preventive measures as – proper maintenance ... Views: 1359
One of the quickest ways to enjoy plumeria flowers is to plant plumeria cuttings. It cannot be emphasized enough to purchase plumeria cuttings only from reputable retailers to get good quality. Prices vary, and prices do not always translate into quality. Higher prices though often reflect well ... Views: 1358
Buying a used or new tractor is a major investment, both in terms of time and money. A tractor is most likely to be used as a part of farm machinery, and as such as part of a business. It is imperative therefore that you research thoroughly before you buy, because if you get it wrong, it ... Views: 1355
Though it is trendy, most homemakers don't seem too eager to make the shift from real to artificial grass. Appearance wise, artificial grass looks just as nice and uniform as natural grass. They are variegated properly to give it a more realistic colour and don't require much maintenance.
One ... Views: 1355
Everybody wants to have a home that is surrounded by colorful flowers and green plants. It added to the homey effect of a certain house. It is also a welcome indicator that everybody who will stay in such house will definitely enjoy the cozy effect of the surroundings. That is why most people ... Views: 1350
Let's be honest, most of you don't just install fences that often and it's completely understandable because fences are not something that most homeowners change every year. Fences are something which shouldn't just look great but also last for years to come. But choosing the most appropriate ... Views: 1349
Gardens are usually the first location visitors appear at when they enter your gate or drive by your house. A huge majority of the population invests significant amounts of precious time and energy making sure their garden is in tip leading shape. The problem is although that unless the garden ... Views: 1348
If you own your home, you have learned about heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) by default. The mere fact that you own a home has introduced you to all these facets of maintaining your home in a comfortable state. In order to maintain the temperature warmer in the winter and cooler ... Views: 1348
One of the pleasurable spin-offs in organic gardening is finding alternative ways of coming up with the same, if not
better, end result..... Household throwaways can be valuable to the alternate enthusiast. Here are ten recyclable ideas to make gardening a little less hard on the pocket!
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Able Restoration understands just how water damage can occur in your attic. To help you prevent water damage or the need for mold remediation, let Able Restoration help you with your efforts to control moisture in your attic.
Attic Insulation
Quality insulation will be thick, soft and ... Views: 1347
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The Green Report
by Susun Weed – May 15th, 2012
Greetings!
Come with me into my early garden. I have some lovely plants to share with ... Views: 1345
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The Green Report - May 29, 2012
Green greetings.
“Roll me over in the clover, roll me over, lay me down and do it again.”
So goes the old song. And ... Views: 1344
It is fascinating to place hanging baskets in the garden and outdoor area as a garden planter and also as an article of garden Decor. In fact hanging baskets are all about the blend of functionality and utility with the elegance of placing hanging baskets. Hanging baskets instantly improves the ... Views: 1342
You are planning to make some few changes with the exterior and interior part of your home. It is better to start the changes from the outside so that everybody can see the big difference of your old and new home as soon as you begin your plan. Majority of houses in the country have nice ... Views: 1341
For the devoted do-it-yourself gardener, the right tools are vital. Obviously, if a person would like to save money on the expenses associated with working with a well looked after landscaping, it is wise to be certain that they have each of the tools and equipment essential to set up a stylish ... Views: 1340
One question I get all the time from people who are planning to for Residential solar electric system is, "How do I know if a residential solar electric system would work on my home"?
"Solar electric power works for most homes." You need a sunny place on your roof about 120 square feet or ... Views: 1339
That's right, Gardening in Western New York (WNY) just got a little more interesting with the arrival of Serene Gardens. The Western New York based Japanese themed Garden Center, Interior, and Landscape company Grand Island Serene Gardens (http://www.serene-gardens.com) is pleased to announce ... Views: 1337
One question I get all the time from people who are thinking about solar electric system is, "Will a solar electric system produce enough energy to cover all my electricity needs"?
It is important to understand that a "solar electric system" does not need to provide all of the electricity ... Views: 1336
To read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/04/24/april-24-2012/
Greetings from Susun:
Green greetings.
The middle of “sweete Aprile” already! Garlic mustard (Allaria off.) is rampant in my gardens. How about in yours? The ... Views: 1336
There are so many benefits gained for installing an automatic fence and gate opener to your home environment. Loads of families have gates. Gates add so much to the exterior of a home’s entry way and landscape. Gates are ornate in design, help to add style, function and are typically left ... Views: 1333
Besides the yearly housecleaning, we have a thing called yearly home maintenance and cleaning that seems to be overlooked or at least, put-on-hold and then it is overlooked!
We have many goals to reach in life and one of them is keeping our home in the best shape possible. We don't realize ... Views: 1329
When you are planning to buy a greenhouse, you must also plan for its accessories.
Keep in mind that a greenhouse is just a structure in which to conduct year-round gardening, if desired, but it's just that - a structure.You will need various types of equipment, tools and supplies for its ... Views: 1328
HPS bulbs, short for High Pressure Sodium bulbs, are grow lights that are used in various domestic gardening environments indoors. They are availed in green houses and indoor home gardens to grow beautiful, high quality plants, and even by those people who are avid gardeners and use ... Views: 1324
You can hardly go anywhere today without hearing or seeing the phrase “GOING GREEN”. In fact, it has become a staple of our everyday vocabulary. Commercials, billboards and company logos promote the phrase. Everything, from the products we buy, or activities such as recycling or reusing products ... Views: 1322
An outdoor fireplace can be a great addition to your backyard space. In fact, they’re the hottest new accessory to hit the home. But before you choose to build your own fireplace, here are a few things that everyone ought to know:
- Even before you seek quotes from installers, you ought to ... Views: 1321
I woke up feeling philosophical this morning.
While washing the dishes and looking over the fruit trees planted below, I began thinking about my life and career thus far.
I've been working as an artist for over ten years now, exhibiting in galleries around Australia. In order to stay ... Views: 1320
As we watch food prices continue to climb, with many signs supporting continued escalation, healthy home made foods are might become a financial challenge. We need to eat to live, and we need to eat well to thrive, so we don't have much of a choice but to let the grocery stores hit our wallets ... Views: 1315
It is important that we become better stewards of our planet. Here are some easy tips that everyone can implement.
1. Recycle more – Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours or a 100 watt light bulb for 20 hours. Each ton of mixed paper that is recycled can ... Views: 1312
Homemade hydroponics is a budget-friendly way for newbies to get acquainted with the world of hydroponics gardening. While starting off in the field of hydroponics, building something from scratch you or just going to a gardening shop and getting something off-the-shelf and ready-to-use is an ... Views: 1312
When you think of the beauty or decoration of your house, then the first thing that comes in your mind is furniture. A house is always incomplete without furniture. It not only provides you comfort but also add to the luxury and beauty of any house. You need furniture in every part6 of your ... Views: 1312
A definition of a weed is "one that grows profusely where it is not wanted". A weed is not a bad plant, simply an easy growing one. And this one is multipurpose with quite possibly one very important additional purpose.
The Dandelion's roots can be ground and roasted as a coffee ... Views: 1307
Many people deal with pests problems in their home. One of the worst pest problems of all can be bedbugs. While not a technical term for them, they have been lovingly called this because that is where they like to make their homes. Feeding off of humans and animals in a household, these ... Views: 1307
While an experienced gardener will have a knack for best taking advantage of the space they’ve got, for example with the correct balance of small to large plants or how their borders are positioned, there is one magic trick none of us can perform and that is expanding the space itself. Of ... Views: 1305
Concrete floorings are cost effective and versatile, and hence a favorite among home owners and architects. You can either use them indoors as polished concrete floors, or outdoors as stamped concrete patios. With a little imagination and some planning, you can achieve as many different looks as ... Views: 1304
There's a significant difference between consumer grade and professional grade landscape design software that individuals should know when searching for the best software option that will fit their spending budget and meet their landscape design requirements. You will need to identify the ... Views: 1298
After retiring from 30 years of designing and building well over two thousand waterfalls and fountains I have come to the conclusion that fountains are not everything that they seem or appear to be. Yes, most are elegant, charming, ornate, tranquil, appealing, relaxing, soothing, stress ... Views: 1296
Melamine boards cut to size are important to many home owners who want to get some extra storage shelves should they need them for display. Melamine is made of board that is pressed together then covered in veneer that is black or white in colour. The final product usually looks very ... Views: 1296
Why talk about water in starting seeds when everyone knows you must water seeds?
Water is something everyone has a tendency to take for granted. It is the last item on the suspect list, but one of the first ingredients introduced into your growing scheme.
Have you ever changed water for ... Views: 1296
Artificial plants makes for the best beautification choice for any established and personal requirements. A variety of artificial plants and flower arrangements are available that can add up the attractiveness and furnishings of any place, it is the best choice for business firm looking for ... Views: 1292
You can design your own herb garden plans using common sense and a little herbal knowledge. Growing herbs is immensely rewarding, especially when you select herbs with the medicinal and culinary properties that best suit your needs. Here's how to choose the right herbs for your garden.
When ... Views: 1290
Design elements in modern homes allow for a great many choices in how our homes look, as well as how efficiently they use energy, or how well they contribute to our personal comfort. Garage doors tend to be the element most people see first when they view many houses. The garage is placed front ... Views: 1288