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May 14, 2010
Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their
own garden patch and a spot to dig. Children love getting their
hands dirty and watching things grow.
Be sure to buy good quality, child sized gardening tools.
Plastic toy versions just won't hold up to the task. You will
also need children's gloves and a watering can.
Mark off the garden area and turn the soil. Kids can help break
up any lumps with their hands. Work in some organic compost.
Choose seeds that will grow quickly. ...
May 8, 2010
It might be surprising to some, but most herbs grow better in an indoor herb garden. Majority of herbs are annuals. Annual herbs and plants have a year lifespan. They grow and bloom in one season, then die afterwards within a year. You may think that this type of herbs is too costly, but you actually extend the life of your annuals.
Here are some key points explained in establishing an indoor garden.
Knowing the easy-to-grow indoor herbs
Annuals are the best type for indoor gardens. Since ...
May 5, 2010
Garden waterfall design continues to gain increasing popularity all over the Houston Area. Many of our citizens have become a bit bored with traditional swimming pool and garden designs. The garden waterfall represents an instantly recognizable, beloved natural formation that adds an aesthetic to any back yard. Waterfalls are essential elements in Japanese Garden design, natural swimming pool design, pond design, and certain types of custom fountains.
The visible features of garden waterfall ...
May 4, 2010
Add an outdoor room to your living space Have you ever noticed how most people who see a
beautiful garden want to stop, breathe in the fragrance, admire the vivid colors and linger a while? You can make the beauty of nature a year-round part of your life by turning a section of your lawn or garden into an "outdoor room." By following the four tips listed below from the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN), you can transform your lawn from an unused space into a place to gather with family ...
May 2, 2010
Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild
flower seeds around an area of your yard are both ways to take
advantage of Mother Nature's treasured gifts. Wild flowers are
carefree, colorful, and tend to attract bees, butterflys and
birds. So planting wild flowers not only gives you an easy
maintenance flower garden... it also promises to be a constant
source of interesting activity throughout the year.
The following wild flowers are blue to purple in color, and some
say this ...
April 29, 2010
While it's true that HPS bulbs and metal halide bulbs are both high intensity discharge lights, HPS lights produce a more efficient light that has a more ideal light spectrum for growing. 10 percent more efficient than metal halide lights, HPS lights focus a very bright reddish yellow light and completely omit blue or violet light, creating ideal growing light for growing and flowering.
In fact, HPS bulbs are 10 to 15 percent more efficient than a metal halide light. They also produce a higher ...
April 28, 2010
Garden fountains are one of the garden accessories that can quickly ad dynamics to any garden large or small. There are actually two qualities of the fountain that makes it so unique feature in any garden. 1) It's sound2) It's visual beauty Using it as a natural air-conditioner can very creatively use the flowing water to create a balanced atmosphere in the surrounding area. There are many types of fountains that are used by landscaping architects and homeowners in their gardens. Online and ...
April 27, 2010
Living in a city sometimes imposes restrictions on garden designs because of the limiting size of the space available. With a little imagination and a water fountain, a small area can be miraculously altered. Outdoor fountains are very versatile and can be displayed in a variety of different settings A wall hanging outdoor fountain can turn a small concrete enclosure into a beautiful hidden garden. Even in a small garden or enclosed patio, the sound of gently trickling water of an outdoor ...
April 26, 2010
Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of it. But did you
know that all over the country the healing aspects of gardening
are being used as therapy or as an adjunct to therapy?
Although this might sound like a new concept, garden therapy has
been around for decades. For example, the Garden Therapy Program
at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, and in regional
hospitals in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Rome, Thomasville and
Savannah, has been helping people for over 40 years ...