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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Garden for birds #3
- Well, another week is passing us by.I want to thank everyone who writes me back.Gardens and birds can bring total strangers together.ISN'T IT GREAT!I feel as though I'm getting to know you and we are becoming neighbors.You may have fledglings by now.None for me just yet.Even with Michigan weather, things are changing in the yard everyday now....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making memories with flower gardening
- Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can be about the past as well. Although this article is ostensibly about flower gardens, it is really more about carrying memories forward. This will enrich your flower garden.Just three weeks ago, at the time I write this article, my mother- and father-in-law died as a result of a car accident. In the fallout around that, the children, in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Water ponds and wildlife - how to attract more animals to your backyard
- Wildlife require water just as humans do. Water is essential for life. Songbirds use it for bathing and preening; waterfowl and shorebirds for finding food and escaping predators; and muskrat, mink and beaver for every part of their existence.Providing water can be as simple as a bird bath or small fiberglass water pond or as complex as the construction of a large, excavated wetland with an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why should you create a butterfly garden?
- Have you noticed you do not see as many butterflies as you once did? It is sad that we do not see as many butterflies as we might like. You can change that by planting a butterfly garden.There are many reasons that we don't see many butterflies. One is the destruction of their habitat. Every day more and more spaces of open land are being used to build houses, apartments, and businesses. Wh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pest control tips for maintaining your greenhouse
- Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to a variety of different plants and flowers which is why they are a perfect target for insects. There are numerous types of insects which will want to live in your greenhouse and feed off of the wonderful plants and flowers which you have put so much time and effort into maintaining. The information below will provide you with tips and gui...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for backyard fish ponds care
- Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to your landscaping and offers a bit of tranquility as well. However, taking care of backyard fish ponds is not as easy as one might think. And, you have to do more than simply install the fish pond and then let it go. Backyard fish ponds care is constant and consistent. Although, if you follow these tips you will be able to enjoy your backy...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Granite flexible preformed rock ponds
- More than just a Preformed PondTraditionally, preformed ponds are large shells, which are extremely burdensome and difficult to transport. For example, a typical preformed pond kit would come in a box that is 60 x 48 x 24 , which is too large for many car trunk sizes. Liner kits, on the other hand, present many difficulties for the beginner pond gardener. Since every liner pond shape...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to choose the right bulbs for your spring flower garden
- Choosing the right bulbs involves more than just selecting colors and cultivars. Timing, bulb size, and most importantly, bulb health are equally significant factors in designing your spring garden.Before purchasing any bulbs, know the differences in bulb types. Along with true bulbs, several types of flowers, sold as bulbs, grow from the underground stem growth of rhizomes, tubers, and cor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Plan for winter plantings
- Part four in a seriesIt's hard to think about winter when our gardens are in full bloom and the vegetables are ripening on the vine! But we must keep winter in mind when we are planning our landscape. Afterall, we have to look at our landscape all year long, including winter. (Unless, of course, you are fortunate enough to be able to move to warmer climates in the winter or live in a climat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Layer your plantings
- Part three in a seriesIn our last article, we helped you layout your new landscape. In this article we'll explore which plants to put where and what makes an effective landscape.If you think of your landscape as a stage, you can easily imagine the basics of layout. On a stage, you have a nice background or backdrop in the back. The backdrop is usually large and fills your entire view...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling your house? mow your lawn!
- A property that has a well manicured lawn has one of the best chances at showing pride in ownership than any other outdoor technique.For one thing, there is a large upswing in the priority that homeowners place in their outdoor living spaces.Therefore, the landscaping of your front yard (especially) as well as that of your back yard should look its very best when it's selling time. Y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling your house? trim your shrubs!
- Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can often be misconstrued as a sign of neglect, and gives a bad impression of your house overall. Prospective homebuyers who see shrubbery that has not been well maintained may not even be aware of their observation, but it will have an impact on the way they view your property as a whole.If they do observe the unkempt shrubbery di...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Drying roses
- There are many reasons why you might want to dry your roses. Some people just want to keep a memento of a special moment. Perhaps they are a part of a wedding that you went to; maybe they were a gift from a mate, friend, or family member. Whatever your reasons for doing it, this is the section where you will learn to dry your roses properly.There two ways drying rose petal can happen and th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Planting bare root roses
- Before planting, the plants must be prepared. The following suggestions will help insure that your roses grow into healthy bushes, trees, etc.:1.Your new roses have probably dried out during shipping or storage, therefore before planting, either bury the roots in wet saw dust or peat moss for several days or soak them overnight in water. Keep the roots wet when planting, do not let them dry...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Plan before buying rose bushes
- So, you have decided to plant rose bushes in your yard or on your patio, porch or balcony. Now all you have to do is go out and buy some bushes and plant them. Right? Wrong!!There are several things that you have to decide before buying:1. Where are you planning on planting?2. Are you going to plant in the ground or in containers?3. Do you want roses that ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Roses and juniper rock gardens
- Wide circle driveways don't happen much anymore, but when they do, what do you do with them? Clear out the grass, mound up some soil, and park a few boulders in strategic positions and you've got the perfect spot for an artistic rose garden. Plant some dark green Juniper and a few golden-tipped junipers for background color before adding your roses.Invite people into your garden with planne...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Colorado blue spruce and lush red roses
- Set in a broad expanse of lush green lawn a length of split rail fence forms a corner. Carpeted with a thick layer of soil preserving and plant protecting cedar mulch, three tall Colorado blue spruce offset the right angles of the fence. Lush red roses climb and meander along the fence setting off the soft color of the spruce and livening up the grounds. A bench of rustic-cut native stone rests ca...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bare root roses, what to look for when buying
- The first thing to look for is the plant's grade. Nearly all bare root roses sold today are grown in the field and are approximetly two years old. They are sold in three main grades. Grade 1 is the best and most expensive grade. In order to obtain this grade the plants are required to have at least three strong cains, two of which must be at least 18 inches in len...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pruning the backyard grapevine
- Proper pruning of your backyard grapevines is essential to maintain vine size, shape, and yield of the grapes. If you don't prune your vines, they will become unruly, tangled messes. Fruit ripeness will suffer. Overproduction of the vine may lead to premature death. It is also one of the harder things to visualize but one of the easier things to accomplish for the home gardener.Pruning is p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Solar garden lights
- Solar lights are very popular for lighting yards and gardens. They are virtually maintenance free, easy to install, and cost almost nothing to run. Once you have bought solar lights, the only future maintenance costs are for replacement batteries.The only drawback for solar lighting is that they must be placed in an area which receives a lot of sunlight during the day. If your garden or a p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to check if cut flowers are fresh
- Fresh flowers should feel crisp or firm. Before you buy, run your hand under the flower heads from stem to petal tip. Proceed gently under the petals so as not to bruise them.If the flower vendor objects, give them a withering look and enquire in a loud voice, "Are these flowers fresh?"If the flowers feel soft, cool or damp, don't buy them.Keep testing the other bunches until ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips on caring for your cut flowers
- Imagine it's a special occasion and you've just received a glorious bunch of roses. You put them in your best vase and you stand back to admire them. You'd love to make them last as long as you possibly can, but other than keeping them out of direct sunlight, you're not sure what to do.Here are some tips on how to extend the shelf life of your roses:1. Remove the roses from the vase ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you know about a bamboo orchid
- Bamboo Orchid PlantWhen you think of bamboo you really think of bamboo sticks, don't you? There is an orchid that grows wild in some of the warmer climates like Hawaii and Southeast Asia called the Bamboo Orchid Plant. This is a very pretty orchid plant that easily grows on the hillsides. Imagine having a bamboo orchid plants in your backyard that are growing behind your home. What a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Orchid care - what the root tells us
- Orchid Care Part 4 Diseases of the RootsOur final part in orchid care part 4 is about the roots of the plant. This is the heart and soul of the plant. If these are not healthy then the whole plant will show the effects.Loss Of RootsOrchid care part 4 now turns our attention to the roots. Roots disease is difficult to diagnose. The roots actually loss their function and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Orchid care - what the leaves tell us
- Orchid Care Leaves Tell Us About Orchid HealthOver the past 20 years the orchid supply has become almost limitless. All in all orchid care leaves is becoming more important to all the orchid lovers. The leaves can also give very important information about the orchid plant.Orchid care leaves can help you to diagnose what is wrong with your plant. I imagine this as one of the b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Orchid care what the flower tells
- In Orchid Care The Flower Will Tell You About Some DiseasesTale for orchid care the flower. The orchid flower is usually a thing of beauty. When diseases strike it can be tell - tale. Like the leaves, the flower can tell you a great deal. Let's take a look at what we will learn...Spotting of FlowersA sign of fungal infection or mold is pink or light brown spots on the f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Laying out your landscape part two
- Part Two in a SeriesOnce you have your landscape design on paper, now it's time to transfer it to the actual location where you will be planting your plants. You will need a couple of tools in order to accomplish this. First it's handy to have a long tape measure. For example a 50 foot or 100 foot tape measure is a lot easier to use an 8 foot or 16 foot one. You will be able to easier layou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Garden fencing
- I made my very first garden when I was six in a small corner at the end of my grandmother's garden. It was a small patch, not more than six rows by 10 plants long, but it was MINE, with the flowers I picked and the dirt that I dug. And I knew that it was mine when Nana helped me put up the sections of wire fencing that set it off from HER garden.Garden fencing can serve many purposes, but o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wild flower garden - make amends...your plants will love it
- A wild flower garden, just like any garden you wish to plant, requires good quality soil that will meet the needs of the plants you put in it. That means that your garden soil may need some amendment. So why do you need to amend the soil and how do you do it?The answer to both of these questions depends on what you intend to plant and the soil in your garden. First, let us look at why you m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wild flower garden - plan to plant
- In the previous article I discussed design for your new wild flower garden. The next stage is planning the planting. This is an exciting stage, we are just a few steps away from turning your garden design concept into a reality. But first things first.If you have completed your design, does it fit within your budget? If it does, that's great, if not now is the time to go back and make some ...
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