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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Green thumb gifts: beyond gardening gloves
- Ahh, spring! It has sprung! Gardeners (and budding gardeners - no pun intended) have begun the quest for a weedless lawn, or a bountiful garden. But if you're looking for gifts for someone with a green thumb (or someone with green thumb envy), consider the situation first.Some people think of gardening as a chore. Others see it as relaxing. Some will see it as exercise, and still others con...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lawn care business owners - dont buy yourself a job
- Most businesses consist of the owner only or the owner and a few employees. The owner continues to do the same activity whether it is labor or crew management for many years. He gets into the"comfort zone" or "rut" and does the same thing day in and day out.You need to put your time and energies into growing your lawn business or landscape business. This needs to be directed toward advertis...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - When to plant vegetaibles
- Planting times for vegetables and other annual plants vary from species to species. In much of the United States the prime consideration is the date of the last spring frost/freeze. Many vegetables can be planted up to four weeks before the last frost, while others need to wait until a couple of weeks after the frost.Another consideration is the date of the first fall frost/freeze. In north...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Themes of shade
- A Shade Garden can be created in any of several different types of shade. It can be in the mottled shade that comes from a broad leaf tree to the deep dark woods mentioned in Robert Frost's "Stopping by A Woods on A Snowy Evening". We have morning shade (not so good for a shade garden if this area gets afternoon sun - it will much too hot and drying) and afternoon shade. And we can even create or ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Theme gardens
- Flower gardens are for enjoyment. They provide you with visual beauty, the joy of working with soil and plants, and the pride of showing others what you have created. As a gardener, one is always experimenting and learning anew what delights a flower garden may bring forth. This enjoyment can be intensified by creating your garden, or a room within the garden, with a theme.Think of the old ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ladybugs, ladybugs, come to my garden
- Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a gardener's best friend. The ladybug's bright coloring brings welcomed cheer to the garden, as well as helping with pest control. Since medieval times, ladybugs have been valued by farmers all over the world. Many believe that the ladybug was divinely sent to free crops of insect pests. In fact, that is how the ladybug got its name. People d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Simple lawnmower maintenance
- Do you have trouble starting your lawnmower up in the spring? Before deciding to take your lawnmower in for repair, try these few simple suggestions. After completing them most of the time your lawnmower will fire up and run like a champ.Pull and clean the Spark PlugMost of the time simply cleaning the spark plug will solve your lawnmower woes. To do this, disconnect the wire ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The home garden
- The garden should be near the house and away from trees. If it's some distance away from the house, it will not be as well looked after, nor will most use be made of vegetables grown. Vegetables near trees cannot get full sunshine; even more important, tree roots will rob them of water and fertilizer they need to do their best.If you can, move the garden spot every 10 years or so to help ke...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hydroponics gardening - an introduction to hydroponics gardening for beginners (part 4) environment
- THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.The Success or Failure of Your Plants Depends On Their EnvironmentThe environment, or climate, in which your plants are grown is one of the most important factors affecting your end results. The temperature and humidity have to be right for the type of crop you are raising, the lighting has to be of sufficient intensity and duration for the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Organic roses in the flower garden
- Many people believe growing their flowers and vegetables organically is healthier for them and their environment. It is natural that you may wish to grow your roses this way also. Using the pesticides and insecticides that are usually considered to go along with growing roses and keeping them healthy can cause many people have to health problems . Maybe you just don't want those kind of chemicals ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Butterfly house in the flower garden
- Whenever you decide to look for a butterfly house for your flower garden, you first have to determine what it is you actually want. A search for butterfly houses will yield two different types. There is the type of butterfly house that contains butterflies and their nectar plants. These type of butterfly houses are actually structures created for the specific reason of providing a safe and enclose...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Garden sheds - more than just storage
- You may already have a garage or shed in your garden or backyard and its possible that you haven't even considered the prospect of adding a garden shed at all. Any garden implements could easily be stored in the garage or utility area. However, a garden shed is so much more than just an every day storage area, as it can have a character all of its own. It can serve many purposes other than practic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to control poison ivy
- Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of the United States except Alaska and Hawaii. It is readily found along road sides, fences, railroads, and streams. But it can also be found in your own back yard. It is planted there in bird droppings from the birds who eat the berries of the plant.So how does one get rid of the rash producing plant? Here are some tips:* Poiso...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Orange perennials for your garden
- Perennials are wonderful because, they bloom year after year. Sometimes, I forget that I even have them planted and then they spring up to my surprise and delight! I like to add some zip to my garden with flowers that are orange in color. They add a vibrant touch and the brilliant colors attract birds and insects.Here's some of my favorite orange perennials:Butterfly Weed ? This flow...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hydroponics gardening - an introduction to hydroponics gardening for beginners (part 3) lighting
- THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.An Introduction To Indoor Plant Grow Lights.There are basically three types of grow lights used in horticulture. These are:High Intensity Discharge Lights. (HID) These come in two types, the Metal Halide Grow Light(MH) and the High Pressure Sodium Grow Light (HPS)Metal Halide. Metal hal...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hydroponics gardening - an introduction to hydroponics gardening for beginners (part 2) plant needs
- THE BASICS OF HYDROPONICS.What Do Your Plants Need?All plants need the correct conditions in order to grow to their full potential. Plants grown using hydroponics systems are no exception to this basic rule. Like their soil grown cousins they need sufficient light of the correct wavelengths, a suitable temperature, an adequate water supply, enough ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hydroponics gardening - an introduction to hydroponics gardening for beginners
- The Basics of Hydroponics Gardening.What is hydroponics gardening?Derived from the Latin Hydro, meaning water and Geoponics, meaning the study of agriculture, hydroponics is the science of growing plants using a solution of suitable nutrients instead of soil. Most types of plant can be grown very successfully using hydroponics.In conventional gardening the plants are gr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tillandsia airplants - dont plant these plants!
- Watch out, it's a tillandsia! Have no fear, I said "Tillandsia," not Tarantula. Although several species of this plant genus have taken on the appearance of the ominous eight-legged spider, you can rest-assured that these plants do not bite. As the largest genus of the Bromeliad family of plants, tillandsia boast of a characteristic that few other plants have, they have the ability to gr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Outdoor living cleanses the mind, body, and spirit
- Through the use of various mediums pertaining to the outdoors, like hot tubs and patio furniture, one can relax and enjoy nature. Don't stay confined to four walls and a roof, breathe and inhale the free, fresh air only the beautiful outdoors can provide. Use your outdoor space as an extension of home, with all the added comforts. Suppose you do not have an outdoor space to relax on wicker and eat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Growing a sustainable garden!
- Do you wish you could grow a sustainable vegetable garden? Now you CAN have a sustainable garden of your own in a very small space. And it can be fun and productive!Let's think for a moment of what motivates us to grow gardens anyway?Many of us want the taste of fresh picked-when-ripe tomatoes, corn, peas and etc. Some folks believe it's the healthiest way to live. Others love the fr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing garden furniture
- No matter how pleasant a garden is, it is not being enjoyed to its full extent if there is no where for visitors to sit and admire the beauty of the garden. Luckily, few gardeners are willing to sacrifice design for comfort and with the wide choice of garden furniture available today, it is rare to find gardens bereft of furniture. Garden furniture will if anything look great with just about any s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Flower meanings & history of flowers
- The charming and delicate beauty of flowers has fascinated people of all nations and backgrounds for centuries. Flowers have been bred and cultivated for their decorative beauty as well as their ability to heal diseases. Flowers are the subject of poems and myths, and religious symbols are associated with flowers as well. Many girls are named after flowers. The main reason for the popularity of fl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The perfect garden sundial
- Is it possible for a garden sundial to tell perfect time?The chances are very good if you can make one yourself, or get one custom made for your location. But both these alternatives will take either time or money.The reason for this is that apart from adjustments for time zones and daylight saving , covered in another article, there are three things that must be done.Compe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The sundial - garden ornament or exotic timepiece?
- Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament for a park or garden. Their effectiveness as time keepers is highly variableThat's unfortunate, because it is not at all difficult to ensure that your garden sundial will be an accurate timepiece, provided, of course that the sun is shining.But that will be covered in another article. For now, let's see what a sundial is, and what...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing the proper pond pump
- Whether you have a preformed or a liner pond, a pond pump is a paramount component of any water feature. Stagnant bodies of water attract mosquito infestations, which are a nuisance, and also undesirable, due to the recent outbreaks of the West Nile virus. Therefore, it is paramount that you utilize a pond pump that circulates your body of water.Pumps are available in both submersible and e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gardening--fun and frugal!
- Whether you are an avid vegetable gardener, a beginning herb gardener or just like to have a pretty yard, these frugal tips may help you save a little money!1. Stale coffee and coffee grounds make great organic fertilizer. They provide many trace minerals and low, gentle levels of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous.2. Remember that a good soaking of water less often is better than a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gift ideas for bird lovers
- Some of the best gifts you can give to a bird lover are those that have to do with birds! :)Here are a few favorites of all bird lovers:* Bird HousesYou can find a wide variety of bird house designs and styles. Usually anyone that really loves birds also really loves different types of bird houses too. Also, when shopping for a bird house, keep in mind that some bird houses ar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to care for your outdoor water fountains
- Garden lovers around the world love putting fountains among their flowers, plants, bushes and shrubs. And with the Christmas season upon us in the U.S., many garden lovers may get their very first fountain as a gift this year.Fountains make wonderful gifts year round. They're beautiful to look at, and fit well with almost any landscape. They're also quite serene and have a wonderful calming...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Easy care of phalaenopsis
- Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have a nice fragrance. These moths are easy to care for, especially a beginner. These moths are found very frequently in gardens. These are the phalaenopsis orchids.Phalaenopsis orchids are the one ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to grow luscious tomatoes
- The tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable in the States. Here are some tips on how to grow your own bountiful crop of tomatoes.Tomatoes should be grown in full sunlight.Tomato plants require abundant moisture.Tomatoes grow well in many types of soil but prefer fertile, well-drained soil with pH of about 6.5.Garden soil may be improved by adding rotted manure, leaf...
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