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- Mulch benefits / organic and inorganic mulch types - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Wajahat AliMulching is the practice of placing a loose surface on the soil surface of your flower or vegetable garden to protect, isolate and beautify the area. This loose garment is called a mulch and it can be of an organic or inorganic variety. Examples of mulches include clippings of compost, rock and ...
Views: 425 - Garden mulching - All about lawn mulch - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Wajahat AliLawn mulch can benefit your garden in many ways. First, it can enhance the look, especially when using a light or neutral-colored mulch around colorful plants. Two, it helps protect your plants. Mulching keeps weed growth limited, reducing the risk of weeds choking your plants out. It also acts ...
Views: 407 - Factors to Consider Before Purchasing Grass Fertilizer - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Wajahat AliWhen planning to start a lawn, one rarely thinks about the amount of time and money spent in the process of arriving at a healthy and beautiful lawn. Yes, the lovely connections that you see on the front pages of home magazines do not come apart from the effort and hard work. One of the jobs you ...
Views: 451 - Recommended lawn fertilization processes through different seasons - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Wajahat AliWhile most manufacturers and lawn companies say you have to fertilize your lawn up to five times a year, in reality you only need to do this up to three times a year. Instead of the frequency of your application of fertilizer, you should look more into the formulation of the fertilizer in terms ...
Views: 327 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Liquid Grass Fertilizers - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Wajahat AliWe are generally aware of the various dry fertilizers available on the market. It is also well known that lawns that are regularly supplied with fertilizers are long lasting and better able. Now days, a new type of grass manure is available in the market that has taken it all by surprise. This ...
Views: 456 - Starting the Vegetable Garden - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldHere’s to this year’s crop! I decided to try Independence Day tomatoes, and learned that it has a much lower germination rate than other varieties. Let’s hope they make up for it with taste. The seedlings look sturdy and enthusiastic, and have grown large enough that I don’t have to worry ...
Views: 389 - Reasons to Add a Detached Garage to Your Home - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Mazhar HassanWhile a home’s location is a determining factor in its price and desirability, its external appearance plays a supporting role. When it’s time to sell a home or get it appraised, adding a detached garage may help things look more updated and stylish. Here are a few reasons to build a ...
Views: 672 - How to Use a Paint Sprayer for a Garden Fence - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2020 from Mary JamesPaint sprayer guns seem to get a bit of a negative press. Now I'm not saying they don't have some down sides but in my experience it depends on what you are planning to paint. Just imagine that you have a row of fence panels, this is one example where my Paint Sprayer comes into its ...
Views: 681 - Simple Care Tips for Healthy and Green Lawn - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2020 from Mary BriceSpring is one of the best seasons when nature comes to life and people start spending more time outdoor. However, before organizing your family barbecue, you have to prepare your lawn for these leisure activities. There’s nothing fancy in lawn care if you know some simple tips on how to get your ...
Views: 1050 - Hellebores - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldHellebores are woodland plants, perfect to grow under the canopy of deciduous trees. They prefer alkaline soils - keep them away from pine trees - are adapted to the colder climate zones and are the first flowers in the garden, blooming as early as January during mild winters. They keep their ...
Views: 537 - Performing Ram Navami pooja with faith and dedication - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2020 from vivek flowersRam Navami is one of the main fasting days in Hindu culture across the world. This day is celebrated as Lord Rama’s birthday. Lord Ram is believed to be the avatar of Lord Vishnu. Performing Ram Navami pooja with dedication Ram Navami pooja is performed by Hindus worldwide. As Shri Ram ...
Views: 627 - Modular Kitchen Design and Finishes Available - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2020 from Neha MalhotraAre you bored of your old-school kitchen where everything is so disorganised that it feels like walking into a war zone whenever you have to cook? Trust me you aren’t the only one who needs a makeover to their kitchen. There are many who want to renovate their old kitchens but aren’t sure ...
Views: 570 - 5 Reasons Why Ironbark Firewood Is the Primary Preference of Every Buyer - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2020 from Anna ClarkWhat do you consider while buying the stock of firewood? As obvious, everybody will say the good intensity of heat and less smoke. The question is, how to find such kind of wood in your locality without being cheated by frauds? It is seen that money firewood sellers adulterate softwood and most ...
Views: 778 - Special Hybrids - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldI know this is a task for October and not February, but since the weather turned sour and put the excitement for gardening activities on hold again, I thought I’d put together a list of interesting daffodil varieties to consider next fall. Flower Drift is a double daffodil with pure white ...
Views: 429 - Piaccametro: Let's Discover Its Utility And Models of a ph Soil Tester - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2020 from Nancy BartThen the instrument for you is certainly the piaccameter or also called pHetro or TDS tester, an electronic device to which a probe is connected. The task of the probe is to detect the data of a liquid that are then transformed into numerical values by the electronic device. Not only liquids, ...
Views: 749 - The Best Way You Can Market and Spread the Word about Your Indoor Playground: A Definitive Guide - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Marina PalIndoor playgrounds are fun, exciting spaces which are perfect for people of all ages, and for children from toddlers to teens, the indoor playground can definitely have a lot to offer. Nowadays, indoor playgrounds aren’t just comprised of ball pits, swings, tunnels, and slides – you ...
Views: 430 - The Land of Pretty Flowers - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldWhat makes a beautiful perennial garden? There is no recipe or guarantee, but I can list a few things I noticed over the years that all thriving gardens have in common. Work with the land you have I know this ingredient can be supplanted by a simply unreasonable amount of work and earth ...
Views: 427 - How to Hire an Effective Lawn Mowing Service? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Caitlyn BellLawn mowing is a time-consuming task, and it can also drain most of your energy. Instead of spending your entire weekend in lawn care, you can hire a professional and divert the time towards your family care. Well, we have heard of stories of not finding an efficient contractor. So, here is a ...
Views: 488 - The Best Hydroponic Growing Planters - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2020 from Anna SummersDo you have limited space indoors to grow your plants, fruits, herbs, vegetables and marijuana? Finding the proper planter for what you are growing is key. There are many different types, sizes and purposes of planters available on the market today. Using hydroponic planters is an effective ...
Views: 519 - How to Relocate Plants Safely? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2020 from Mukesh PandaMaybe you've got just knew that you need to shift, and a stitch of sadness hits you once you have a look over all of your gorgeous flowers, plants and shrubs in your backyard. You remember how much time and labour you have put into your gardens and you question if moving your plants to a new ...
Views: 657 - The First Day of Spring - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldThe plants got the message that winter is over. Every year this message comes in secret, in subtle ways that only plants seem to understand, but they all get it simultaneously and come back to life with a speed and enthusiasm that always humbles me, even after so many years of gardening. This ...
Views: 424 - A Child-Friendly Vegetable Garden - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2020 from Misty JhonesA vegetable garden for children is always fun, educational and healthy! Children discover in this way where vegetables come from, are moving and outside. Three good reasons to start a vegetable garden with your child. Small Vegetable Garden for Children Even if you do not have a lot of ...
Views: 626 - Spring Care for Roses - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldBoth of the rose cuttings I started last fall have rooted, judging by the new growth, but I’m not taking the jars off of them until the weather turns really warm. The roses are usually the first to get attention in my garden, before the spring cleaning or tending to the grass, so let’s talk ...
Views: 447 - How to Prune Roses - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldThere is something I'm looking forward to this spring: I can't wait to find out if the two roses I started from cuttings last fall took root. It's almost time to start caring for roses, now that the threat of killing freezes is over and before they come out of their dormancy. If you are ...
Views: 451 - Buying Guide to Choose an Ideal Air Conditioner Unit - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2020 from Kim SmithWhen temperature starts rising, air-conditioner installation is the most viable solution, especially when global warming has caused an increase in the summer heat. The air temperature on the surface has increased by approximately 10°, in the last 3 to 4 years. Choosing and installation of ...
Views: 636 - 4 Tips to Help You Maintain Your Homestead When You’re Short on Time - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Hannah WhittenlyMany people dream of owning a homestead, but that type of property requires an incredible amount of work. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s an unattainable goal, even for the busy individual. Here is a quick glimpse at some tips and tricks that homesteaders can use to maintain their ...
Views: 767 - Good Bones - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldSuccessful winter garden design relies on color and structure. Winter gardens are minimalist, they need good bones to make up for the missing greenery. Strong trees with well defined shapes and interesting bark, artful topiary, even tall pampas grasses or colorful seed heads can provide that ...
Views: 507 - 3 Basic Steps to Creating the Perfect Living Room Space - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Elison EvanLet us face it; the living room is often the first space your visitors relate to in your house. Better, it is where your family members spend most of their time together. It is for this reason that you need to improve the appearance of your living room by making it warmer and inviting. But ...
Views: 551 - Oil… healthy or not healthy in a plant based diet? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Kathleen GageWith so many oils to choose from and an unlimited number of discussions on which oils are good for you, great for you and downright unhealthy, one is left to wonder, what is the truth? Let’s start with some of the most common type oils we’ve been led to believe are healthy. •Olive ...
Views: 954 - What is the cost of resin driveway Full Guide - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2020 from Emily WatsonResin bound driveways offer you a permeable, durable, smooth and readily preserved, surface which facilitates and assists drain water effectively. These properties, as well as its fantastic aesthetic allure, create resin bound surfacing among the most well-known options for drives now. But just ...
Views: 532 - Charming Tangle - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldIf you want a real cottage garden, don’t tame it, it is supposed to be wild, messy and overgrown, sort of jumbled together without too much focus on height hierarchy and perfect color schemes. Many of its traditional plants are tall, broad and thick and spill over railings, fences, trellises ...
Views: 460 - Indoor Gardening - Hydroponics; Aeroponics; Aeroculture - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2020 from Anna SummersIndoor gardening is becoming the perfect solution to gardening obstacles. The benefits are endless and the disadvantages minimal. Having the ability to garden indoors without the mess of potting soil and products that help regulate the items needed to succeed, makes gardening indoors very ...
Views: 495 - Green Flowers - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldHave you ever had this sinking feeling, when you want to try a plant you’ve never grown before, and you look at the beautiful photos on the seed packet, that there is absolutely no way this botanical wonder will ever grow in your garden? I’m not one to dismiss instinct, it is usually based ...
Views: 531 - Roof Replacements: Components Included in Lifetime Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roofing Systems - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2020 from Marina PalA lot goes into the construction of a roofing system. Usually when a roof is old and damaged, a property owner doesn't notice it until there's a leak inside the building or visible damage to the outermost layer: the asphalt shingles. By then it is almost always the case that the entire roofing ...
Views: 412 - Where to buy fresh jasmine flowers near me? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2020 from vivek flowersFlowers play an important role in all Indian weddings and for auspicious ceremonies over the decades. Apart from their mythological significance some flowers are also a symbol of ‘good fortune’ and are believed to be auspicious. South Indians consider flower display as part of their daily ...
Views: 777 - The Fountain at the Center of the Garden - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldThe fountain at the center of the garden was a staple of medieval landscape design. Its simple yet powerful symbolism was derived from necessity, but speaks to that part of the soul that envisions water as healing and life giving. Nowhere is a tiny fountain more at home than at the center of a ...
Views: 411 - Guide to Maximizing the Yield of Your Hydroponic Plants - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2020 from Anna SummersHere is some insight on the best steps to insure that you obtain the best and healthiest plant yield for your hydroponic garden! Here are some tried and true steps and ideas to help you along the way: 1) Journal - Keeping track of all the variables that go into a maximum grow is essential. ...
Views: 534 - How To Make A Garden Swing - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2020 from Andrew ScottA swing in the garden is an invitation to play for children and a temptation to rest for of the elderly. Simple: With A Wooden Board And A Rope It is not the safest swing, but it is the easiest to ride if we just want to swing from the branches of a tree. Wooden Garden Swings are made ...
Views: 447 - Sun Exposure - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2020 from Francis RosenfeldEven though the three basic sun exposures are full sun, part sun and shade, the latter comes in so many variations, all with their own little quirks, that it deserves a full chapter all to itself. Full sun exposure means eight hours or more of direct sunlight a day, without any large elements ...
Views: 480 - How to Choose the Right Planter - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2020 from Anna SummersPlanters are containers that come in a variety of sizes, shapes and designs, for growing plants, flowers, herbs and even ornamental foliage. Planters come in a large array of materials. When choosing a planter, look for the type of material to withstand the elements that your planter and ...
Views: 560 - 9 Drainage Problems You Should Watch Out For - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2020 from Chris FreemanPoor drainage or blocked pipes can lead to numerous problems within the household. While a slow draining bathtub can be brushed off as nothing more than an inconvenience, prolonged drainage problems are more likely to evolve into significant issues. These issues can range from foul smells and ...
Views: 563 - The Garden That Keeps on Giving - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2019 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: 448 - Inspirations for Holiday Miniature Gardening - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2019 from Nicky BellaThat extra-special season is just around the corner. The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping. Before we know it, it will be the holidays again! If you are like me, you might look forward to the holidays with a healthy mix of excitement and trepidation. You want the events ...
Views: 665 - Northern Light - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2019 from Francis RosenfeldAs we left the shore and I looked back at the beautiful, surreal landscape of Horseshoe Bay, it felt like all the worries and the cares of the world were also left behind to fade into the distance. The vast, placid waters worked their magic on me too, as they did on so many travelers throughout ...
Views: 474 - Things to Remember When Buying High Quality Crystal Chandeliers - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2019 from Mark JohnCrystal chandeliers supply a classy as well as advanced surface to your area layout. These lighting options fitted in estate residences, manors, castles as well as upscale structures for many years, using that distinct style that certain to make an impact to anybody going through the door. You ...
Views: 466 - Tips to Hire A Quality Handyman for Your Home Repairs or Renovation - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2019 from Kim SmithIn case, you are a busy homeowner, who has family responsibilities and fulltime job, then it will be hard to do all the essential tasks to maintain a house. One of the best options available is hiring a handyman service. A Handyman can perform almost all the works you need to maintain ...
Views: 565 - 4 Green Compost Options for Your Garden - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2019 from Anica OaksUsing a compost fertilizer can enrich your garden’s soil and ensure better growth of plants and flowers. Fertilizer that consists of compost materials also doesn’t contain many of the toxic chemicals that are known to harm the environment. These four green compost materials can be excellent ...
Views: 509 - Sleeping Garden - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2019 from Francis RosenfeldIf you were wondering what happens to your perennials during their winter hibernation, here goes. At the approach of winter they transform the sugars developed through photosynthesis into starch, which they can store inside their roots long term and use during the winter in the same way ...
Views: 567 - 4 Ways in Which Pressure Cleaning Can Be Eco-friendly - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Ron SpencerIt is said that every house requires cleaning from the outsides too and it includes the walls, roof, driveways, hardscapes, decks, windows, etc. While the environment is a big concern for all of us in the present times, cleaning often involves runoff and soil pollution when you make use of ...
Views: 922 - You Confuse in Hiring a Right Handyman or a Contractor for Home repair - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2019 from Jenny ClarkeAre you looking for a general contractor for home repair? Are you searching for a handyman service in my area on a search engine? What can a handyman do for you? When it comes to repairing your home, many more questions arise in your mind. Before hiring a handyman, prepare a list of jobs to be ...
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