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- Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Derek FarleyVariety is the centerpiece of the joy of a beautiful landscape. You can make your landscape more captivating by using dwarf weeping willow trees to emphasize scale and form of your yard. A dwarf weeping willow tree or Kilmarnock is a perfect ornamental tree especially for small gardens. The ...
Views: 9572 - The Best Fireplace Glass Door Cleaners Experts say - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Cllifford WicklineSelecting window cleaners for your fireplace, you need to realize that you’re not just cleaning an everyday glass. That is why as many experienced, any regular cleaners often don’t work or they don’t perform the job as efficiently because a lot better cleaners. Worse, they can create more harm ...
Views: 9057 - Garage Door Repair - Steel Rollers or Nylon Rollers - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Jim SorensonThe rollers in your garage door system are an essential part required to keep things moving. Little efficient wheels with ball bearings, they are attached to a shaft which then slides into a sleeve bracket on the door itself, allowing your automatic garage door to slide up and down smoothly and ...
Views: 7768 - 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: 6692(4 votes) - How to Paint a Plastic Folding Table - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2018 from Kalyna KapurSometimes, all you need to décor is paint, why get brand new furniture and waste money? First of all, the painting will help it to look new, and it is also being helped when your furniture doesn’t have colors. The painting makes your old furniture look good. You might have a folding table at the ...
Views: 6540(1 vote) - Tips to Organize Your Garden - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Claire McFeeGardening seems to come naturally to some. Unfortunately I’m not one of them and still learning as I go - with helpful advice from my garden-loving mum along the way. Below are some basic tips to organize your garden – Enjoy the fresh air! Soil Type & Nutrient Levels: Urban soils are often ...
Views: 6014 - Why Waterproof Engineered Flooring? Know the Benefits - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from William JamesJust as technology has entered into all the aspects of our lives, it has also made inroads into the flooring technology. The engineered wooden flooring offers the most beautiful and strong wood through the combination of the best types of natural wood coupled with the modern technology. The ...
Views: 5707 - *** Clean Up That Messy Yard with These Outdoor Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Get OrganizedGetting the inside of your home organized is one thing, but making the great outdoors a tidy place is an entirely different situation. Yards get messy, and they can get that way fast. A storm can bring down branches, damage patio furniture and send garbage containers all over the place. ...
Views: 5623(1 vote) - How to Mount Exterior Wall Lights on Stone Veneer - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from James KretzerExterior wall lights need to generally be specifically well-sealed against a wall to prevent moisture from receiving within. This really is particularly critical if wall floor is stone veneer with a rough floor that will lead to gaps amongst the base of the light and also the wall. The solution ...
Views: 5360 - Interlocking Paving: DIY or a Hire a Contractor? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Brian SmithBefore you decide whether to undertake an interlocking paving stone installation yourself, or to hire a contractor to build your project, it is important to understand the step by step process that goes into getting the job done right the first time. Interlock paving stones are similar to a ...
Views: 5244(2 votes) - Container Gardening: Using a Whiskey Barrel - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Robin WagnerThe whiskey barrel as a planter has been a tried and true method of achieving a prominent display for your garden. The size of these wooden planters makes them perfect for large shrubs or small trees, or even as an herb garden, ideal for outside the kitchen door. Further, these barrels last ...
Views: 5143 - How to Communicate with Plants - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Bob MakranskyPlants’ experience of being in the world is very different from the experience of us animals. Because plants cannot move about, they exist in a state of profound acceptance and peace within themselves. Emotions such as fear, hate, jealousy, possessiveness, etc. are wholly unknown to plants and ...
Views: 5036 - 8 Tips To Protect Your Garden Water Feature During Winter - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Victor DailyWinter is here! This leaves us lots of small chores and tasks, some of which it's very wise to not put off for very long. If you have a water feature, chief among them is to make sure you've taken the time and the small effort to winterize it and protect if from the season's elements. ...
Views: 4818(1 vote) - How To Unwind a Garage Door Spring – DANGEROUS - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jim SorensonYour garage door opens and closes with the use of a garage door torsion spring. If you look up near the tracks at the back of your garage door system, you will normally see one or two large, tightly coiled metal springs attached to the top of the garage door itself with wires and pulleys. ...
Views: 4717 - Plumeria Care - Plumeria Rust - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Bob WalshOne of the most common worldwide threats to plumeria plants is a fungus disease known as plumeria rust, Coleosporium domingese. An airborne pathogen causes the plumeria rust to spread rapidly from one plumeria plant to another. Plumeria rust was first recorded on Plumeria alba on the ...
Views: 4538(1 vote) - Dwarf Plumeria Plants Versus Compact Plumeria Plants - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Bob WalshPlumeria growers worldwide, especially in temperate climates, are looking for dwarf and compact varieties to grow in pots. This allows for easy handling of the plants when cooler weather arrives and the plants need to be brought indoors to continue to bloom and grow. What exactly would be ...
Views: 4493 - 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: 4414 - Easy yard Work Tips for the Elderly - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe all know that exercise is good for you, but what if you have creaky bones and the body doesn't work the way you want it too! It is so frustrating to want to be out in the fresh air, be able to take care of your yard yourself and not be able to do either one the way you used to do it, but ...
Views: 4270 - ***The Rosebush - Mindful Gardening - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Janet NestorThe Rosebush - Mindful Gardening is an excerpt from Janet's mindfulness book, Pathwasy to Wholenss If we are being mindful (fully aware) of a newly purchased Rosebush, we carefully attend to it so that it can be planted, root, mature and thrive in a way that is mutually beneficial to the ...
Views: 4248(34 votes) - Concrete Ponds and Freezing Climates - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Douglas HooverThe pond liner advocates have maligned concrete constructed ponds and waterfalls for years by making spurious claims that concrete will crack and not hold up over time or in cold freezing climates. This article will expose this fallacy for what it really is and explain the facts about the ...
Views: 4197(1 vote) - A guide to the aluminium fabrication - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Andrew CooperAluminium fabrication is a very popular method these days. In fact, no matter where you go and where you look at, you will find some products made of aluminium. All these products are the example of the aluminium fabrication. In fact, it is rightly called the wonder metal. Well, there are ...
Views: 4188 - Why Good Cleaning Habits Can Help You Become More Successful? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesNot only clean people look more attractive and are preferred for companions, for obvious reasons, but they are also more successful, according to psychological research. You may not see the link between good cleaning habits and success now, but bare with me and you will be convinced. 1. ...
Views: 4053(1 vote) - Fountain Water Level Controller - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Douglas HooverYou ask, what is a fountain water level controller? It is a device that controls the level of water in a fountain. If you own a fountain or are thinking of getting one in the future or have a friend or family member who owns one, you need to read this article. There are over ten million ...
Views: 4014 - Folding Chair Covers – How To Make Folding Chair Covers - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from shakeel ahmedUsually we see decorated chairs with beautiful fabric for formal seating for example in hotels, wedding events or corporate functions; Chair covers transform a regular chair into a beautiful royal divan. It is very simple to decorate a chair if you have appropriate material such as fabric, ...
Views: 3982 - How to Make Solar Panels in Your Backyard with $ 200 Dollars? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"It would virtually cost you thousands of dollars to purchase solar panel to run your off grid home. Over a few couple of years solar power systems have become more popular due to our tough economical times. Myriads of "solar power panels" are being established domestically regularly. Not ...
Views: 3980(1 vote) - Garden Shed Plans – Choose a Design That's Best for You - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from erissa branderThere a few things you must consider before purchasing your garden shed plans. If you are a Handyman and plan to build your own garden shed or tool shed consider these tips first. Decide on the main Purpose of Your Garden Shed: Before you can decide which shed plans are best suited for ...
Views: 3964 - Common Logsplitter Problems - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Anne MehlaBecause a logsplitter uses hydraulics and a multitude of moving parts in order to split the wood that we use in our fireplaces, they can be subject to a number of problems that affect their integrity. Logsplitters also pose the problem of friction caused by the moving parts, which eventually ...
Views: 3957 - Jar Terrarium, Its Origin And Its Importance To You - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Noel AlmiranteTerrariums are usually transparent enclosure for keeping or raising plants or small animals indoors. It is said that the artistic use of terrariums were credited to Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward. He wrote a book entitled “One the Growth of plants in Closely Glazed Cases” which is considered as the ...
Views: 3933 - Growing Plumeria Cuttings And Plumeria Plants With The Egg Method - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Bob WalshPlumeria cuttings which are planted using the egg method correctly develop a massive root system in record time. It is no longer necessary to sacrifice any inflorescences that develop during the rooting process. Inflorescences and roots develop simultaneously. Plumeria plants which are ...
Views: 3916 - Plant Nutrients – Part 1 – The Benefits of Bone Meal For Plumeria Plants And Plants In General - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Bob WalshBone meal consists of ground up bones and is used as an organic fertilizer. Bone meal is an excellent source of slow release Phosphorus which is one of the three macronutrients. The other two are Nitrogen and Potassium. These plant nutrients are called macronutrients as plants need a higher ...
Views: 3899 - Koi Pond - Liners vs. Professional Construction - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Douglas HooverWhy is there so much talk about pond liners? Which ones are UV protected, or stronger, or last longer? I am by no means an expert on liner technology, nor have I ever used them in my 26 years of designing and building waterfalls. If you're a "liner guy" disciple, I'm sure you're thinking, "Oh ...
Views: 3857 - Should I Upgrade my Flip-Up Garage Door to a Sectional Garage Door? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jim SorensonIs your garage door in a solid piece, or is it in sections? You know what I mean. A solid piece door is rigid throughout the entire height and width of the garage door. When you hit the button on the automatic garage door opener, the entire door swings up in one piece, and when you put it down, ...
Views: 3620 - Drying Lavender for its many uses at home - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Tina FungThe ideal time to dry lavender is when the flowering of the plant is in its height. The buds have the optimum capacity to hold fragrance during this period. As you start with your project ensure that it is done in the mid morning. It is preferably the time when the dew drops on the plant have ...
Views: 3581 - Women Accessories for Fashion, Style and Elegance - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from John WatsonIn the present times, fashion jewelry and fashion clothing and finally fashion accessories make the collection of any women’s fashion, style and elegance in the wardrobe. Clothing like YaYa Clothing adds to the glamour and elevate the impact of women’s accessories. Contemporary dressing, fashion ...
Views: 3552 - Hint on How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Garden - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanOf the black, red and yellow ants that are commonly seen in the garden, only the red ones (from the Myrmica species) sting. Other than that, ants are more of a nuisance than a pest. They feed mostly on insects, including other ants, and honeydew, the sweet sticky substance that aphids excrete. ...
Views: 3466 - COMMERCIAL GRADE HANGING FLOWER BASKETS AND ARTIFICIAL PLANTS | PlantersUnlimited.com - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Noel AlmiranteLarge Commercial *English Garden* Hanging Flower Baskets City planners, hoa presidents and project planners will see these hanging planters make smart flower baskets for cities or municipalities wanting to redevelop and refine a feeling of community. Durable and big steel hanging baskets may be ...
Views: 3434 - Growing Lavender from Seed – Tips from growing the seed to harvest - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Tina FungIf you intend to grow lavender from seeds, then here are some tips for you. You will be rewarded with healthy lavender plants if you follow these tips meticulously. So, start reading further to achieve success in your project. Selecting the correct seed variety When you intend to buy ...
Views: 3360 - Benefits to Adding Water Features to Landscape Design - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Ken ZmijewskiOver the last couple of years, more and more people have been including water features in their landscape design not just because of the value that it adds to their home, but due to its role in conserving the environment and offering a serene atmosphere for relaxation. While it may cost you and ...
Views: 3254 - Hydroponics Water Farm - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Sonya GilmanWater Farm unique square design allows growers to closely pack WaterFarm units to create large, high-density installations. The WaterFarm will grow small, medium, and large plants. With its large water capacity and low water requirements, the WaterFarm is simple and efficient. Offering the ...
Views: 3235 - How to Clean Living Room Furniture - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Barbara TaylorLiving room is the place where you spend time with your family. You feel so good and cozy surrounded by your favourite people, right? And that’s why you have to keep it clean all the time. If you want to do more things with your family, you can clean the furniture together. It will be funnier ...
Views: 3123 - Difference Between Teak Wood And Sheesham Wood Furniture - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Usama MalikAsia is home to many species of wood trees, each with its own unique wood type that makes it useful for a variety of products for us to use. Teak wood and Rosewood or Sheesham wood are two such trees, each prized for its wood and yet different in many ways. What are these differences? Let's take ...
Views: 3119 - Organic Gardener – Make Your Own Budget Potting Mixture - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eric SmithCommercially made potting mixtures are relatively cheap these days. They contain a unique blend of materials for holding plant roots and carry nutrients the plant needs for growth and sustenance. The downside is they often rely on inorganic materials and synthetic fertilisers. Home made ...
Views: 3061 - Growing Strawberries in a Raised Bed - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Joan BeckettRaised beds are often used to grow vegetables, herbs and smaller fruiting plants. Raised beds help soil health by improving organic matter content and the moisture retention of the soil. Because of this growing strawberries in a raised bed makes a lot of sense, strawberries need healthy soil and ...
Views: 3059 - How to Oven Dry Tomatoes - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from tina kWhen you are thinking about doing oven dried tomatoes, there are several ways that you can get them done easily and quickly. Following directions for oven dried tomatoes will allow you to make the most out of your tomato crop, and you'll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor for weeks to ...
Views: 3056 - What are Some Common Things Mice Don't Like? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2020 from Tammy LindnerOne of the most destructive and irritating pests is the rat. They cut and damage our valuable things inside our home. They can eat almost everything. But there are some effective things which mouse don’t like. Use these things against them to deter them from your living side. In this post, I’ve ...
Views: 3001 - Solving Zucchini Growing Problems - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from zvika kolbIf you have a Zucchini Garden or you intend to plant such one, you should know what can effect your Zucchini Plant and how to deal with the problems that can acure from it. this article will guide you through almost all the Zucchini problems and will give you the solution for it. The Zucchini ...
Views: 2986 - Ideas For Your Meditation Garden - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Joshua SmithA meditation garden, sometimes called a contemplation garden, is a fairly new concept. Of course gardens and meditation has been around for centuries, but the combination of the two as a specific serene spot you can create yourself is more of a modern concept. This type of garden shouldn't be ...
Views: 2982 - 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: 2958 - *** 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: 2942(3 votes) - What are the benefits of iron railing stairways? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Jhon FordIron railing parts are cutting-edge decorative enhancements for stairways. These are also useful to complement interior and exterior surroundings. The key purpose of usability is to promote safety for home occupants, while climbing or descending the stairs. When shopping for first-class stair ...
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