Lavender Garden
Lavender is one of our loveliest garden plants, and because it is so successful in landscapes, one forgets that it is primarily a herb, and an extraordinarily useful one at that. Did You Know? Growing lavender and rose-scented pelargoniums together will enhance their perfume.
Understanding Ratings When Looking At Chipper Shredders For SaleIf you are a first time buyer, understanding all of the ratings surrounding chipper shredders for sale can be a confusing and daunting task. Once you actually understand these different ratings, however, you can find them highly useful in helping you to choose a chipper that meets your needs entirely.
How to Plant a Bulb GardenSpring-flowering bulbs (tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, alliums, some lilies, and others) are planted in the fall, ideally several weeks before the ground freezes. Even though the bulb contains most of the energy required for the following spring’s flowers, the bulbs need some time to establish their roots in the soil before it freezes solid.
Keeping Your Orchid Safe During the Trip HomeEveryone would agree that once an orchid has been purchased, it has to be brought home – because a thing of beauty, such as the orchid, offers instant gratification to its new owner. However, there are some things that you should remember to make sure that your new orchid’s trip home is safe. Otherwise, you might end up with a severely shocked plant with fallen buds and leaves.
Horticulture SuppliesA garden creates wonder, amazement, and beauty wherever it grows. The possibilities of one’s own garden are why so many people are attracted to the idea of having their own. Oftentimes, people who want to begin this journey without a backyard hit a wall and become lost as to what they can do. This does not have to be an end to the dream of gardening, though, not with what we have today. Horticulture supplies make it possible to have a large indoor garden that receives everything it needs with few to no problems. With the right equipment and knowledge, everyone can begin growing life and beauty not in their backyard, but inside the home.
Skin Rashes From Garden Plants – How to AvoidSkin rashes from garden plants can be a plague if you like to spend a lot of time in your garden. Learn how Sarah discovered a way to prevent getting rashes when tending her tomatoes and other garden plants.
Growing An Apple Tree On Your BalconyKaren had always wanted to have her own garden. Living on the 11 floor in Dallas she had almost given up on her dream to grow an apple tree, but after getting unexpected help and inspiration from a person close to her she set out on her project and is sharing part of the story to help you grow your own apple tree.
Cutting Up Firewood Easily With Hydraulic Log SplittersBeing forced to heat your home primarily through a fireplace often means that you will have to dedicate much of your precious weekends to cutting up enough firewood to keep your family warm for the next week. What if we told you that this chore could be completed quickly, allowing you to get back to all the things you’d rather be doing on the weekend?
Commonly Used Components In a Home Based Aquaponics SystemThere are a variety of designs used in home based aquaponics. The most common ones are grow media based systems. These are the easiest to build and can fully functional in the least amount of time.
Selecting the Perfect Location for GardeningYou love to garden, right? Take your steps carefully. Choosing a wrong location can even lead your hobby to an end. I have written this article, which is all about selecting a perfect location and preparing it for gardening.
Tomatoes Can Prevent Strokes in MenA medical study by researchers at a Finnish university has found that people, particularly men, have a much lower risk of stroke if they eat tomatoes. The cause of stroke is usually a blood clot that blocks the supply of blood to the brain, often causing death.
Hydroponics For All – Lessons LearnedSo Excited! I actually have a pea pod and more flowers on the plant growing in my kit; while the runner bean plants have already outgrown their support stick. On thinking about it, I will have to get (or make) a tall trellis structure if I’m to be successful there.