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Glass HousesArchitecture In Glass
Traditionally glass houses were used to keep exotic and unusual plants which would struggle to grow in the cool British air.
How to Care for Bear's Breeches
Acanthus mollis is more commonly known as bear's breeches. It is a decorative plant that is well-suited for the backs of borders and has large green leaves. The plant produces spikes of white and pink flowers and can reach a height of 6 to 8 feet. It grows well in USDA zones 7b to 9a and is tolerant
Tomato Growing Tips For Getting Started
When planting a garden you want to keep a few things in mind so here are a few tomato growing tips. After all more and more people are moving toward putting a garden in place, in order to eat healthier, save time and money, and a myriad of other reasons.
Important Things to Know About Commercial Glass Doors
Doors are there for a reason or for various reasons. Every plays an important role when a house or a building is being constructed. In fact, architects, engineers, home designers, and individuals spent a significant ...
Enhance the Exterior of Your Home with Landscaping Supplies
Using too much of water or manure for your garden isn't a good thing for the environment, and even for your wallet. So, you should choose landscaping supplies of a company that promises to be
Tips for Choosing Organic Fertilizers and Saving Seeds
Growing fruits and veggies is a rewarding activity as you get healthy greens, fruits and vegetables right from your garden for delicious meals with your family. Eating home-grown fruits and vegetables
Herb Garden Plants - Understanding the Different Types of Herb Garden Plants
All herbs have uses, some to flavor food, others believed to a have supremacy to heal, several to add aroma to homes and a few to beautify. All in all these aromatic plants whether common or not are all advantageous to us.
How to Grow Sago Palm From Seed for Maximum Growth
Sago, or Metroxylon sagu, is a palm tree native to southeastern Asia. It can grow 50 feet tall with leaves that extend 23 feet. Sago is a tropical plant that grows wild in freshwater swamps; commercial growers cultivate sago on plantations. Sago is a source of starch that makes breads, noodles and p
How Often Shall I Water Or Feed My House Plants?
"How often shall I water or feed my house plant?" is the question most often asked by beginning indoor gardeners. The correct answer, "That depends..." is not so satisfying as a rule-of-thumb reply like "once a week" might be, but it's the only accurate advice that
Rosemary Herb - Benefits of the Rosemary Herb
Do you want to grow multi-purpose herbs indoors or outdoors? Do you want your herbs easy to grow and take care of? Do you like herbs that bear beautiful flowers the whole year round? Rosemary herb is just one of the most popular herbs grown for its beauty and many benefits.
Vermiculture: Indoor Composting and Organic Soil Improvement
Vermiculture is a fun and interesting way to recycle kitchen waste with the help of earthworms. At the same time you'll be producing valuable earthworm castings, one of the best organic plant fertilizers around.
How to Care for Peppermint Stick Spirea
Peppermint stick spirea is the common name for Spiraea japonica "Shirobana", a type of Japanese spirea. Peppermint stick grows to 5 feet tall with a 4-foot spread, making it ideal for hedging or as a foundation planting. The plant takes its name from the colors of the flowers it produces in the summ
Outside Plants for Winter
Only hardy plants survive a cold winter.Winter scenery with frozen flower image by Le Velling from Fotolia.comChoose plants for your winter garden according to the USDA hardiness zone where you live. Plant them in sheltered locations, and along pathways close to your main door, to adorn...
Winter Mulching in Cold Climate Gardens
In areas that experience freezing temperatures, winter mulching of the garden differs from mulching during the growing season. We mulch our gardens in the spring to suppress weeds, retain moisture and feed and warm the soil. While we may spread a layer of soil conditioning compost or manure in the f
5 Tips for Gardening and Potting Soil
Garden soil, potting soil, citrus soil - it's all the same. No wait! They are indeed not the same. Therefore, I would like to give a few tips and things to consider when selecting garden ...
Koi Pond: is Ph Important?
The pH in a koi pond can mean the difference between life and death of your koi fish! Generally speaking, alkaline conditions are more common than acidic in koi ponds, especially the newer ones. If th
Greenhouse Watering Systems
When building greenhouse watering systems [http://greenhouseadvantages.com/greenhouse-watering-systems/], there are many elements to consider. These include water requirements for plants, soil conditions, adequate ventilation (moisture control) and the practicality of your system design. There are d
Rocks in Your Garden Equal Garden Decor
A neat garden path made of gravel winding through your gardn with a border of round rocks to set it off. A terrace made of flat stone to beautify your yard. A fence made of neatly placed rocks. All of
Gnomes: Legends and Liberation!
The garden gnome: subject to numerous legends and stories all over the world. Here we'll take a look at the characteristics of these little men, some of the legends that surround them and the
Unusual Daisy Varieties
Daises are one of the many species of wildflower that have been domesticated and moved into the backyard landscape. Most common are the white-petaled daisies with the yellow centers and the distinctive black-eyed Susans, but for those looking for something a little more unique, there are plenty of o