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5 More Easy-To-Grow Flowering Indoor Plants
More and more people are discovering that growing indoor plants is a very satisfying and rewarding hobby. And because the homes in which we now live are lighter, warmer and more or less drought free, than theyused to be, there is less chance of your plants suffering from dramatic changes in temperat
Bonsai Instructions and Information
There are several things you need to learn when mastering the art of bonsai tree growing. Following the correct techniques and instructions is vital if you really want to grow a beautiful tree. Pruning, cutting ...
How to Build a Shed Roof Against a Flat Stucco Wall
Attaching a shed to your house gives you the advantage of being able to access the shed from inside the house. Building a single-story shed against a multistory house's flat, stucco, exterior wall requires connecting the shed roof to the wall in a way that prevents the roof and wall from taking in w
Home Gardening Essentials - Gardening Tools
With numerous gardening tools available out there, you may find it hard to pick the right ones to use in tending your garden. The truth is you can actually manage your garden with just a few must-have tools.
Which Outdoor Plants Grow Best in Oceanside, California?
oceanside in blue image by buckwheat from Fotolia.comOceanside is a waterfront community halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, made famous by the United States Marine Corps base, Camp Pendleton. The proximity to the ocean means gardeners must be aware of the salt air. Too much salt...
Get Rid of Garden Pests
The major garden pests include weevils, wireworms, slugs, aphids, birds, fungi, microorganisms and even large creatures such as deer which can ruin your veggies and flower beds and make a clutter of o
How To Control Pests And Termites
Controlling pests has become difficult as they are getting more resistant even to the latest pesticides. This because of the irresponsible behavior of humans regarding pest control. In order to control pests effectively, the problem needs to understood from the roots first. When the pests are rampan
Fast Fertilizer Quick-Fixes
Feed the soil, and the soil will feed your plants. That's one of the basic tenets of organic gardening. In most cases, an annual application of rich compost or well-aged manure will provide enough nutrients and organic matter to sustain your plants all through the growing season.
Mother Plant - What Does a Mother Plant Refer to When You're Taking Cuttings?
What is a mother plant and what do you do with it when you make plant cuttings?
How Much Topsoil is Needed for a Lawn?
Your lawn is one of the first things that people see when they come to your house. A well-groomed lawn makes a good first impression. The foundation of a good lawn is, quite literally, the topsoil that it sits in and feeds upon.
Two Garden Edging Techniques You Can Try At Home
There are many edging techniques you can use for your garden. An edging can be constructed with a variety of materials as long as you are willing to be a creative person. Whether you want a simple or high-class garden edge there are ways to create it.
Planting for Children
A backyard garden or even a potted flower can be an important experience for children. Planting vegetables, flowers or trees connects children to their environment and food, and teaches patience and basic agriculture. While some planting projects are difficult to start and maintain, others are easy,
Calming House Plants
Plants can fill a home with a burst of color and give caretakers something to nourish, but according to the field of aromatherapy, they're also able to provide emotional effects such as a sense of calm. Specific plants give off scents that trigger a response in brain centers related to relaxation an
Three Reasons Why Today's Pond Netting Is Better Than Ever Before
Herons can spot a plump and juicy Koi or goldfish from a long distance.
Filling Harmful Concrete And Road Pot Holes
After extensive weather changes, the roads and asphalt surfaces are bound to be put under immense stress. Thus, potholes, gaps and cracks are bound to show up on these roads, and they can potentially be hazardous. In order to correct these, we inform you on how you can go about carrying this task yo
The Joy of Growing Heirloom Tomatoes
Last year for the first time I bought heirloom tomato plants from a local nursery. I chose the plants I did (Yellow Perfection, Box Car Willy, Purple Calabash and Mr. Stripey) for their colors, sizes, success in my climate and, let's face it, their fun names! All for plants proved to be prolifi
Beginners Guide to Rose Bush Planting
Rose Bush planting takes a little more than knowing how deep you should dig a hole and when to add fertilizer. First things first, you have to designate a good location before you do any rose bush planting.
How to Design a Perennial Garden With Shrubs
Shrubs add structure, focal points and backdrops to perennials in a garden. Carefully thought-out design provides a pleasing flow of color, form and texture from season to season. Most garden shrub selections are a matter of personal preference. Whether you want flowering shrubs like hydrangeas, ro
A Great Alternative to Traditional Porch Swings
If you are dreaming of spring and already shopping around for porch swings, make sure you look at some of the great nontraditional options available today. Besides a different look, they also offer gr
Outdoor Artificial Spear Topiaries-Enhance Today's Imaginative Garden
Plants have been created for special purposes in fact one of the basic reasons for its existence is to support human life.