How to Grow Cooking Herbs (12 Jun 2006) This is the first part of a 5 part series of articles about growing Cooking Herbs, The next 4 chapters are available on our site,
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High Intensity Discharge Grow Light (Generic) (12 Jun 2006) High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps are electric lamps that generate light in a small arc tube under high internal pressure. HID's are know for their lifetimes and intense light output. These lamps are used for various reasons, including, but not limited to street lighting, indoor large commercial/industrial buildings, stadium lighting, for lighting landscape and for growing plant indoors.
Gardening - An Expression (12 Jun 2006) Gardening reflects the inner you. It is a tool to nurture
your creativity. The colors you choose, how you arrange
your plants reveal a part of you.
Online Garden Seed Exchanges (12 Jun 2006) If you're anything like me, you enjoy making changes to your gardens on pretty much a yearly basis. I call this "puttering". I'm always adding, moving, and redesigning. After all, what good is puttering in the garden if there's little to do?
Laying Out Your New Landscape (12 Jun 2006) When planning your new landscape, the first place to start is by driving around your neighborhood and seeing what other people have done with their landscapes. Bring a sketch pad or digital camera to record things you like. Your next stop is your local nursery or garden center. Look at what plants do well in your area. Look at any displays they have setup to get an idea of which plants work well together. And don't be afraid to ask questions.
Plant Hardiness Zones (12 Jun 2006) When selecting plants for the landscape, is important to select plants that will grow in your climate. The United States has 10 of growing or climate zones. These zones range from the zone 1 in the extreme northern part of United States, to his own 10, which covers the southernmost part. Zone 1, is for the most hardiest of cold weather plants. Temperatures in zone 1 can reach 50 degrees below 0. Zone 10 on the other hand, is is a more tropical climate. Zone 10 plants only need to worry about cold temperatures of 30 to 40 degrees.
Environmentally Safe Ways to Remove Weeds (12 Jun 2006) There is a lot of concern about herbicides and what they are doing to our environment. Large amounts of chemicals leech into our groundwater polluting our water supply. Cancers and strange diseases with no apparent cause are being linked to chemicals and pollutants in our environment. So how do we control all those pesky weeds in our perfectly manicured landscapes? I will outline several different ways to eradicate weeds without polluting our environment.
Add Value to Your Home - Landscaping (12 Jun 2006) I'll show you some hot tips to massively increase the value of your property with landscaping!
How to Grow Apples (12 Jun 2006) Growing apples is fairly easy but you have to know the basics...
All About Tulip Gardens (12 Jun 2006) Tulips in spring, can you imagine something more beautiful after a grey cold winter. To be successful you have to start in Fall though.
Dog Days of Summer (12 Jun 2006) August Gardening tips for the southwest.
Rose - The Flower of Love and Romance (12 Jun 2006) What is the flower that everyone visualizes and associates with love or romance? ‘Rose’ is the instant answer by anyone. The rose is placed on a high pedestal by almost all the ancient civilizations which is indicated by the fact that the flower has been associated with numerous myths and legends.
Gardening for Birds Part 2 (12 Jun 2006) Learn from a backyard birding expert on where and what to plant to attract more birds to your yard.
The Incredible Daylily (12 Jun 2006) Daylilies have come a long way from the old fashioned type that are seen in ditches. Now daylilies come in varies sizes, numerous colors and some are even very fragrant. They are easy to grow and can add a splash of color just about anywhere in your landscape.
Why Patio Benches are a Great Place to Relax and Enjoy (12 Jun 2006) Having an outdoor patio offers the opportunity and place to sit outdoors where you can relax alone on a lazy Saturday morning or enjoy a barbecue with family and friends. To enhance a patio while providing additional seating, more and more people are turning to patio benches.
Teak Furniture - The Proper Way to Care For & Clean It (12 Jun 2006) If you have luxury teak furniture on your patio you may be wondering how to care for and maintain the original honey color of the wood or how to clean it.
History of the Adirondack Chair (12 Jun 2006) If you were to travel to Blue Mountain Lake, New York, you would come across a very unique museum called the Adirondack Museum. According to experts that run this museum, the Adirondack chair originally went by a different name - Westport chair.
Adirondack Chairs - The Proper Way to Care for Them (12 Jun 2006) The Adirondack chair is unlike any other chair every made. When cared for properly, your Adirondack chair will last for years. Here arey a few things you can do to keep your Adirondack chair in tip top shape.
