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Green Pan Vs. Earth Pan

There are two nonstick pans available, the Earth Pan and the GreenPan, that do not have toxic coatings, which can cause harm to pet birds and humans. Although they are made with natural substances, they may have some negatives.

Varieties of Bonsai Tree Types

There are basically two Bonsai tree types that you can grow successfully, with many ranges in each type that you can choose according to your taste. Bonsai was first started nearly two thousand years ago from China. It was however, the Japanese, who developed the various propagating styles and techn

DIY Drip System Garden

A drip irrigation system (also called micro irrigation) trickles water where you need it rather than all over. In other words, it saves you money and puts less of a strain on the local water supply. Drip systems also allow water to soak into the soil before evaporating, which is better for the plant

Aeroponic System Creates the Best Biggest Baddest Tomato and Other Plants

I have spent a long time perfecting different gardening systems. I have used hydroponics for a long time in large spaces to quickly generate many plants. Aeroponic's have been the latest evolution, which I am very excited about. Much of my time gardening has been developing and refining my meth

A Tall Green Leafy Stalk With White or Pink Flowers

Flowers add color and fragrance to the landscape. Many blooms attract beneficial pollinating species, such as butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. For added visual impact, plant tall species with flowers atop leafy stalks. When choosing blooming plants, consider cultural conditions, such as soil pref

I'm a Leaf Thief and a Composting King

Stop wasting your leaves by putting them out to curb every fall. With this article you'll learn how to use your leaves and garden waste to make compost for next year's garden. Once you start you won't want to stop. You'll be stealing other people's leaves in no time.

When to Apply Chicken Manure to a Garden

Chicken manure is one of the best fertilizers a gardener can use. It is high in nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. Those who keep chickens often use a layering method for bedding, meaning they continually add new bedding on top of the old, used bedding and then clean it out every few weeks or on a

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Lawn Care Business?

Starting a lawn care business is a fairly uncomplicated task. But still, in order to be successful, you need to have a proper business plan. You must decide the kind of services you'll be providing to your clients.

Landscaping Using Brick

When you are creating the perfect landscape, you do need to use various materials in order to make it as scenic and as unique as possible. One of these materials is brick and it can be used in a variety of ways in order to improve the look of the landscaping and to make your garden look serene and n

Understanding Lawn Fertilizer

A beautiful, healthy lawn enhances the appeal of a home and a neighborhood. According to the University of Illinois Extension, good fertilization practices represent an important part of establishing a vigorous lawn. However, the significant environmental risks of fertilizer on lawns makes understan

Garden Club Program Ideas

Focus on flowers for your next garden club program.flowers image by pearlguy from Fotolia.comWhether you enjoy digging and planting or just creating arrangements from cut flowers, the delicate petals and fragrant aromas of flowers may bring beauty to your day. When you’re...

About Concrete Decorative Paint

Concrete decorative paints are great for basement floors or garages and porches, but many aren't for outside use. Several companies manufacture concrete decorative paint and have a variety of colors available. Even though you'll find a plethora of colors and finishes, there are really only five type

Expanding Your Opportunity To Invest Into The Best Plant Pots For Your Home

Most individuals have a good idea of what they are looking to take a good advantage of while investing into pots. The trouble most individuals run into while looking to find these garden accessories, is that there are very limited possibilities for them to take benefit of, and very few opportunities

Proper Lawn Mowing

Lawn mowing can be easy and simple as what you want it to be because all you have to do is to select the appropriate aromatic plants which will suit to the type of the soil as well as the climatic conditions. Another thing is, be ready to spend a time to have a regular maintenance and plan a lawn mo

Home Composting - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

I hope you found my last article on composting informative but there were a few things I didn't go through last time that I would like to touch base on now. You found out last time that there are basic needs that you need to give for a compost to be productive. Those basic needs are air, food,

Uses of Scrap Rubber Tires

There are many different vehicles that require tires, including cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and motorcycles. These tires eventually lose their tread or crack, at which point they are unsafe. Old scrap tires can be recycled in many different ways, which is much better for the...