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Monday, March 15th, 2010
This is the time of year when I think of starting poppy seeds. Many people will prepare the ground outdoors in the late fall, sprinkle seeds and wait for spring and watch for growth in their poppy patch. I tend to forget to get my poppies started in the fall and have to wait and [...]
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Monday, March 15th, 2010
Installing French drains is one option for providing yard drainage on properties where there is excessive moisture. The wetness from saturated soil on a slope can be re-routed to an area less harmful to the homeowner using French drains as a yard drainage solution.Read more…
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Monday, March 15th, 2010
Love plants? Why do not you try to give your fish pond some plants? It is nice seeing a miniature ecosystem in your own home or garden, and watching the creatures in the pond grow.Read more…
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Goldfish are taking the second place of the most popular fish for garden pond after Koi fish. Mostly, people prefer these fish because they fit with any size of pond.Read more…
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Spring flowers cheer us up when we most need it, after surviving another long winter! But before incorporating spring flowers in your garden, learn which ones are the earliest blooming and how to inject variety into your vernal garden.Read more…
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Vinegar has many garden uses and yard uses that people are not aware of. And with vinegar being environmentally friendly and cost effective it’s a great alternative to other products.
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One use for Vinegar that many people do not know is that it will help fresh cut flowers last longer. So if you [...]
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
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Ireland has lush gardens that cover acres with thousands of plants. We all cannot have such large gardens but you could create a “Touch of Irish” with a mini theme garden or a few additions to your backyard or garden areas.
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Simple additions of statuary, seating benches and plants common to the [...]
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Installing French drains is one option for providing yard drainage on properties where there is excessive moisture. The wetness from saturated soil on a slope can be re-routed to an area less harmful to the homeowner using French drains as a yard drainage solution.Read more…
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Koi fish is one of the most favorite fish in the world, especially Japanese Koi. Keeping Koi fish has been considered as a hobby since this activity is very enjoyable. Its colors have interested so many people to keep some in their ponds and make them as home decoration.Read more…
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Home landscaping pictures can provide you with numerous ideas for creating your own beautiful yard. These home landscaping pictures give free examples of some of the basic components found in beautiful yards.Read more…
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010
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When you buy a plant at a store or greenhouse you really have no idea of how the plants was treated before you bought it. It may have been forced to have larger or earlier flowers, which will tire the plant. It may have been under-watered or placed in improper temperatures.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Selecting a fish for a pet is quite interesting. You can probably have it in a backyard. It might be somewhat of a form of a hobby.Read more…
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
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A good-size beginner vegetable garden is 10×16 feet; this is a easy to mange size garden that will still produce plenty of vegetables. You can plant in the normal vegetable garden style, in the ground or you can opt for raised beds or square foot garden techniques.
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A plot this size, planted with [...]
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
I’m often asked how to keep cats away from yards. The answer lies in cat repellents, whether by wire, water, or just plain understanding how feline pests think.Read more…
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
The use of wooden bridges is one of the most popular garden decorations. A garden with a mini-waterfall or pool won't be complete without a garden bridge. There are a wide variety of choices of garden bridges when it comes to designs, styles, kind of wood use, sizes, and steel braces but the most attractive [...]
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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I have just heard a rough description for the rest of my winter in NW PA and what they feel the summer and fall will be like. For me, overall I need to prepare my gardens for cool weather. With a zone 5 growing zone and a short growing season, this is not the news [...]
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Maybe you are in the planning stages for creating your Koi pond, or it is already set to hold water. Now it's time to decide on which circulation equipment to buy. Suddenly you are faced with a dizzying array of pump and filter choices! Don't feel overwhelmed! Asking a few relevant questions and applying some [...]
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Rose color meanings detailed, so you can ‘get it right’ for Valentines Day. Attributing meaning to roses by colors, whether as Valentine gifts or for other occasions, follows longstanding convention.Read more…
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
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The topic of how old a seed can be and still be useable has been bantered around for many years.
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I have used leftover seeds from years past in my gardens for years. There are certain seeds that seem to stay fresh forever and other seeds that need to be used in [...]
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Rose color meanings detailed, so you can ‘get it right’ for Valentines Day. Attributing meaning to roses by colors, whether as Valentine gifts or for other occasions, follows longstanding convention.Read more…
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