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- Bridgemere Garden Centre - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Bernadette SaievaBridgemere Garden Centre was first established in 1960 as a smallish rose nursery owned by John and Elizabeth Ravenscroft. Over the many years it has elevated in size to grow to be the largest garden centre within the UK and perhaps even the world. It had been bought by Wyevale (now the Garden ...
Views: 1316 - Garden Furniture All about the Different Types and Materials - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Anamika SwamiGarden furniture exemplifies the style sense of the exterior décor of your home. There are different varieties of patio furniture, as it is also known, which serve different purposes. Patio furniture can be used for both functional and ornamental purposes. Garden furniture is known to ...
Views: 1316 - Home Fragrances for Aromatic Environment and Home Decor - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from John WatsonUse of home fragrances for the aroma as home and garden product is very old. Each civilization has its own way of using fragrances for creating a serene and soothing environment. In eastern world, people use incense sticks and other incense cones to get the fresh aroma in the homes. Aromatic ...
Views: 1316 - 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: 1314 - Restaurant Outdoor Dining Areas Benefit from Classic Pergolas - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from cedarstore gazebocreationsWith so much competition between restaurants to attract customers and offer something unique, more are turning to outdoor dining as the centerpiece to the experience. Who doesn’t enjoy the ambiance of quiet outdoor meal, away from the noisy and bustling interior? It certainly beats going to ...
Views: 1314 - Landscaping-The Landscaping Tips - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christina XioLandscaping is defined as any activity that modifies the prominent features of an area of a land it can be living elements, human element, natural elements, and abstract element. It is combination of science and art and needs good observation and artistic skills. Intelligent landscapers ...
Views: 1313 - Best Luxury Bedding Sets - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from william denzelBedding When question comes of luxury then it is obvious that we will try to think about money and when Some exotic range of bedding are lined up around you really think to have it in your room to spread an unusual ambiance around you to charm your mood after returning from your work place.If ...
Views: 1312(4 votes) - 5 Water Garden Landscaping Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Louis MarutWater gardens are not a modern garden landscaping technique like many people believe. These originated centuries ago in the Middle East and over the years have promoted themselves as a beautiful and peaceful addition to a house. Homeowners take pride in decorating their home both inside and ...
Views: 1306(3 votes) - Garden Sculpture & Garden Statues as Articles of Garden Adornment - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from John WatsonGarden sculptures and statues are being used and considered since many ages and pretty long time as an article of garden décor, garden adornment, and garden furnishings. Now people can instantly improve their garden décor with the garden sculptures and garden statues and thus elevate the look ...
Views: 1306 - Why Master Hardscapes is perfect for you. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from paul mejiaLandscaping you’re yard so it can be more attractive can be hard work let us do the hard work for you, we can handle it. kick back and relax and enjoy your garden oasis. It's not just plants, trees, and shrubs. Because of the amount of available plants, you may have no idea about choosing the ...
Views: 1305 - Hedge Privacy Screen Can Be used for Security and Beautification - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Noel AlmiranteThere is no denying that every owners of establishment only wants the best for their business. That is the reason why many business owners take the opportunity to create an environment that can make their business known to every customers and a nice workplace for their employees. It may cause ...
Views: 1303 - How to Acquire Modern Bedroom Furniture for Our Homes - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from dainy morsenIn this article we have discussed about the various ways to acquire modern bedroom furniture for our homes Perfect designing concept to give modern look to your bedroom is involved in utilization of modern bedroom furniture having sleek clear linings and minimum number of handles and knobs. ...
Views: 1300 - Grow Your Own Groceries - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayWouldn't it be great to avoid the weekly supermarket shopping nightmare from time to time? Think of all the petrol, cash and not least of all, the STRESS! An added bonus of avoiding supermarket shopping is that you aren't tempted to buy 'two for the price of one' family packs of chocolate, ...
Views: 1299 - 4 Garden Themes to Fit your Wrought Iron Furniture - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Avi ReismanWrought iron furniture is extremely versatile and looks great in virtually any setting, lending itself to whatever your existing décor dictates. For those who are looking at a new design or re-model here’s why iron furniture, structures and accessories will grace any style of landscape design ...
Views: 1297 - Creating a Personal Garden - A Guide to Getting Started - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Whitney SeguraCreating a personal garden is not difficult all you need is some basic supplies, equipment and a small amount of land.It is important to keep in mind that gardening, whether you are working from seedlings or seed, takes time and patience.This is why it is important to make sure that you take the ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Plants are the Best Gifts to People Close to Your Heart - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from christine florenoWe want to give presents that are very useful to people who will receive those gifts. It is not easy to choose gift because you need to check first if such things are very useful to the recipient. You can buy many things in the market today but only few things have meaning and will last for a ...
Views: 1295 - Why To Use Eames Office Chair - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from shawn ramsonEames introduced the classic designed of office chair, so that people can sit and rest on the chair with full comfort. This chair was designed by Ray Eames in year 1958. This chair was originally designed for private resident, but as the modern age is coming we have reproduce this chair for ...
Views: 1292 - 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: 1291 - Artificial Hedges Guarding Your Privacy Without Destroying Your Home’s View - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Carlo MamarIf you value your family’s privacy more than anything, the artificial hedges will help you with this type of need. It is design to make sure that you will protect your family and your privacy against curious people in your neighborhood. You cannot avoid the fact that some people are just happy ...
Views: 1291 - Why do you need window well covers? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Ben GouldIf you’ve finally decided and you are on the market to buy a window well cover, then make sure you choose the best there is. The first quality they should have is strength. You can choose one made of steel or polycarbonate. These types of custom covers have the ability to hold up to 750 lbs of ...
Views: 1289 - Green Landscaping Ideas - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Kelli CooperGoing green is really starting to enter the mainstream as the problems caused by inefficient energy use and other human-made blunders are becoming readily apparent. It may seem like an overwhelming issue where the actions of one person do little, but if a lot of people make little changes, we ...
Views: 1288 - 7 Reasons Wrought Iron Furniture Wins Out - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Avi ReismanWrought iron furniture has a lengthy history, dating back to Roman times. In 17th Century Britain, William and Mary; lovers of French baroque style wrought iron, employed a skilled craftsman to create exquisite iron art on demand. The style then swiftly swept the nation, in gates, railings and ...
Views: 1282 - How to Choose the Right Painting Contractor - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2018 from Elaine PittmonPainting is an art, a natural and instinctive beauty that captivates the beholder and sends an admirable stream of delight through the mind. Artistic beauty is the reason why a well-painted structure keeps the observer smiling and getting stuck in the beautiful scenery. For instance, here in ...
Views: 1282 - LED Downlights A Greener Choice - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from rock leeTraditional incandescent lighting has dominated our illumination needs for many decades. That technology is now being phased out largely due to rising energy cost. It is being replaced by light emitting diodes (LED) technology. LED downlights are very much part of that trend. They can be used ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Low-Voltage Lighting: Connecting Home and Garden - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Mike JohnsonLight Up The Night Landscape lighting is an extension of the beauty that we see during the day, transforming the night into a more dramatic, romantic, even mysterious scene. Life is awakened in a landscape that would otherwise appear dark and dormant. Suddenly, textures and colors spring ...
Views: 1280 - Earth Day 2011 and Questions that Arise - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Karen KleinwortAll over the US and Canada there are millions of people celebrating Earth Day, and I often wonder what this day really means to people. For me Earth Day is a reminder to be kind to Mother Earth and remember that as much as we have renewable resources, it doesn’t mean we have unlimited ...
Views: 1278 - Plants As Indoor Air Pollution Solutions - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Noel AlmirantePollution is everywhere. You can even feel it inside your room. Just imagine that you always close your room and air cannot travel freely that is why you feel like you are enclosed inside your own home and you may suffer difficulty of breathing. It is only normal knowing the fact that your ...
Views: 1277 - Relaxing in Your Beautiful Garden - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Robin WagnerAll of us want to have a special place where we can go and just relax, when the day is done. In our busy lives today, there is little time to just sit and relax. But, when the long days and warmer temperatures of summer are upon us, we will want to be able to relax and enjoy the fruits of our ...
Views: 1277 - Benefits of Using Vinyl Porch Posts - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from James AllenThe world is evolving, and many home improvement innovations become available. In past years, people intrigued to beautify the home environment opted for wooden posts and several other options. In present day, vinyl porch posts are trending to achieve innovative results. These are selective ...
Views: 1275 - Composite Window Boxes Carefully Hand Crafted For A Whole New Look - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Noel AlmiranteA natural touch of nature can be made by container gardens on patio and balconies, even rooftops or busy city street. A balcony with lushes greenery and flowers can be easily identified filling the window boxes with numerous small shrubs and perennials cascading along the railings. You can ...
Views: 1274 - Plant Stands - Create A Distinctive Gardening Ideas - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from christine florenoThrough the years, plant stand industries have continuously produced innovative products that are crucial in the competitive market. It comes in various sizes, shapes and colours that can satisfy a number of customers worldwide. Plant caddy is among the few types of plant stand, which serve a ...
Views: 1273 - Vanilla Orchid Plants - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Jan PavisVanilla is among the most popular scents for everything from candles to perfume to bath salts. The image of a bloom is on the packaging of many of vanilla scented products and is well recognized. Vanilla is a familiar flavor that is used to add flavor to many sweets and baked goods like shakes, ...
Views: 1273 - How Gardening Can Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Noah LockeWhen many people think of gardening, they often picture retired seniors with large sun hats and khaki shorts, plowing rows of tomatoes on warm spring days in Palm Springs. Because of this common misconception, many younger people shy away from gardening because they think of it as an exclusively ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Make Yard Waste Work for You - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from steve gottMaintaining a beautiful yard comes with its own challenges. After all the cutting, mowing and pruning you are left with a vast amount of waste that you must now gather, bag and put out to be picked up and taken to the landfill. There's really no need to go through all that bagging and preparing ...
Views: 1269 - Top Decorative Garden Accessories - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Lesley SowersAs winter approaches it’s time to start planning your next gardening achievement. This is the time that the thought might cross your mind that your garden(s) could use a little pick me up or ….something. Now would be a great time for you to think about garden décor to make the most out of what ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - AGS Windows expands selection of energy efficient windows and doors - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from william denzelAs most homeowners are aware,a draft-prone home is susceptible to higher heating costs.Additionally,relaxing during chilly months can become burdensome when your home is not retaining heat as it should.A study by the U.S. Department of Energy found that 25% of a home’s heat is lost through ...
Views: 1268 - How to Create a Focal Point in a Garden - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Susan du PlessisA focal point is any object, ornament or plant which draws the eye to a specific place in the garden. It’s the finishing touch that adds interest and a personal flare to your outdoor space. With careful planning and strategic placing almost anything can be used as a focal point. Focal points ...
Views: 1268 - Using Solar Powered Accents in Your Beautiful Garden - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Robin WagnerNow that you have all your flower beds cleaned and planted for spring, what do you do? Wait until the flowers bloom? What else do you need to add? The work of preparing the beds and planting the flowers gives most of us a delightful sense of accomplishment. We sit back and look at our ...
Views: 1267 - How to Kill Bindweed - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Xenos DanielsThey say that patience is a virtue, and patience is exactly one the traits you will need if you want to kill bindweed effectively. Patience and willpower! This article will explain a little about the persistent, deep-rooted, nuisance and give advice on how to kill bindweed, hopefully for ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - The New Tabletop Terrariums: For Different Types Of Tables At Home - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Noel AlmiranteYou cannot contradict the fact that an ornament can make any tabletop look lively. You can have as many tiny figurines as much as you want just to let your table have a share of praise amidst the beautiful interior design of your house. It is indeed simple to just place small and costly things ...
Views: 1261 - How To Achieve Self-Sufficiency - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Shantanu AroraFor a sustainable living, self-sufficiency is important. But to achieve self-sufficiency, the first thing we need to do is to bring a change in the overall way we work, think and live. No specialized course on self-sufficiency can teach us how to change ourselves. It is 'we' who need to initiate ...
Views: 1259 - Hydroponic Greenhouse Systems - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Sonya GilmanThe usage of hydroponic greenhouse systems to cultivate plants is rather a good idea. It becomes much easier to take care of all the means and requirements involved for an indoor hydroponic garden to thrive. One can control all the fundamental factors like lighting and aeration, and the ...
Views: 1257 - 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 ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Annuals and Biennials - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from FSB AuthorsA garden can be quickly filled with color by using annuals and biennials. These plants flower longer than many others and are ideal for filling gaps in a border. Almost any patch of soil can be transformed into a blaze of color in a matter of weeks by planting nursery-grown annuals, or in two ...
Views: 1256 - Improving Home Decor and Creating Tranquil Home with Home Fragrances - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from John WatsonAromatic home fragrances help in creating a calm, soothing and relaxing home. Many choices of home fragrances have been considered as home and garden products for making the home fragrant. In general, the home has special place in the life of human being as a place for relaxation and ...
Views: 1255 - Indoor gardening can be fun with proper nutrients and pesticides applied - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Andy AaronHydroponic systems have been gathering a lot of momentum especially among city dwellers. People in the city do not have enough space to culture gardening. Thus, they are more leaning towards the indoor gardening systems. However, in indoor gardening, there is a need to provide special nutrition ...
Views: 1254 - Maintenance Free, Lightweight and Elegant Fiberglass Pottery - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from John WatsonFiberglass pottery is an exceptional combination of maintenance free, lightweight and yet elegant and classic look of outdoor pottery. One can consider fiberglass pottery as outdoor pottery for patio, Garden and outdoor area. Fiberglass potteries as outdoor potteries and outdoor furniture are ...
Views: 1249 - Switch over to contemporary furniture for your office - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from sangeeta sharmaMost of us invest a lot of time and energy when selecting furniture for their homes but we tend to ignore the fact that our office is a place where we spend more time than our cribs. A well-furnished office can easily transform any boring space into a place that is both functional and beautiful. ...
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