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The Advantages of a Rain Barrel
With every rain storm and downpour, nature provides a free resource to homeowners. Rain water can easily be collected by placing a plastic, wood or metal drum underneath the roof gutter downspouts. Collecting rain water for household use is a common practice throughout the world as it is simple an
The Veg Of Tomorrow, Sown Today
Being the month of May, we each of us have an opportunity now to begin sowing new crops in time for a summer harvest, more specifically salad and vegetable crops that, weather willing, we’ll be able to enjoy with a barbeque come July. Aside from the satisfaction of raising your own dinner, hom
Kids Can Garden Too
Kids enjoy gardening too, a rewarding and learning experience. Growing crops and getting the younger generation involved can be a lot of fun and easy to do.
Roses Are Red? Not Always - What the Different Colors Mean
Roses are red, says the old poem, but that is not always true. Roses come in a variety of colors, and different meanings have been attributed to each of the different hues. The most popular and well-known color connection is red.
How to Increase the Resistance of the Plant to Salinity
All types of plants have different tolerance levels for salt in their water. If water salinity increases beyond a plant's tolerance, its ability to absorb water decreases. While a plant's resistance to water salinity is determined by its type or genus, a knowledgeable gardener can help the plant sur
Led Can Be The Best Source For Garden Lighting
LED garden lights are increasingly in popularity with time. These stylish lights have many benefits over other kinds of garden lights in many ways. Light emitting diode (LED) have served the basic decoration needs of the garden in the most cost effective way.
Tips on Taking Care of Greenhouse Flowers
Flowers are some of the most amazing things that nature can offer to us. This is the reason why flowers are often given as gifts. A thing of beauty has the power to touch a person's soul. The fact that some people today grow and sell flowers for business is not really new to people.
How to Plant Trillium Perennials
Trilliums are perennial wildflowers native to the wooded areas of Asia and North America. They are popular among native plant growers and are used for woodland landscapes and in moist areas with deep shade such as a fern garden where other perennials wouldn't get enough sun to flower. They can be no
How to Grow Okra in a Pot
You may be one of many who avoid okra because of how it becomes slimy after cooking, or you may see this okra slime as an asset, since it thickens dishes like soup, stews and gumbo. There are also ways to prepare okra without the slimy consistency. Originating in Africa over 1,000 years ago, okra th
Preventing Pests in an Herb Garden: Good Insects Versues Bad Insects
For the gardener the most annoying things is insects and animals destroying your precious garden and all your hard work.While many insects destroy plants be sure you are not killing the insects that are beneficial to your garden.
How to Paint A Rain Barrel
A painted rain barrel can reflect your personal taste and accent your yard or disappear into it. It can be as whimsical or as elegant as you like. But you have to prepare the surface and use the right products if you want your work to last. Follow the steps below to learn how.
Organic Gardening - Root Crops and Raised Beds
Raised beds are an ideal method of gardening for raising your root crops. Easy, area and the ability to move them with little effort makes them a great way to garden.
How to Solve Worm Composting Bin Problems
Even after you've finished assembling your wood bin for your worm composting needs, a few more common problems may still show up. Sour conditions with your red worms bin may arise due to poor maintenance. But don't worry, as these troubles can definitely be solved. Here's a few common
Organic Gardening Guide - The Basic Elements You Need For a Healthy Garden
Having a garden is such a joy but building and managing is is so much better. There are many types of gardening styles and methods but probably the most popular and earth-friendly method is the organic gardening method or style. Organic gardening is basically the planting, caring, and harvesting of
Soil - The Importance of Soil For Your Organic Garden
Whether or not you are working with clay soils, soil with many rocks, or soil that you have mixed your self that has a good mixture of compost, soil is quite possibly one of the most important ingredients to a successful organic garden.Here are a few tips on how you can improve your soil so that you
Why Are Hydroponic Plants So Important These Days?
The growing of hydroponic plants may not be as recent and modern as one might think, and in fact the experimental phases of this ground breaking growth method began during the latter part of the 1800's. The theory then was that plants didn't actually need soil, dirt, or clay to take root i
Basic Gardening Tips and Ideas That You Can Immediately Use
Anybody can learn how to grow a garden. Even if you've never before grown your own garden, if you put in some time and effort, you too can figure out how to grow wonderful gardens.
Fire Pits Bring Warmth To The Evening Chill
Selecting a backyard fire pit is not a decision to be made hastily. There are various types and versions of fire pits from which to choose. When buying an outdoors fire pit you need to take into account such choices as mobility, longevity and measurements.