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The White Rose is Not Just Another Flower!
Because white is an indication of purity, honor, and innocence, white roses are regularly the sort of flower selected for weddings. They seem to exude cleanliness, freshness, and sophistication. A bush loaded full with white roses is a first-rate sight to behold! One might think of them as having he
How to Refinish a Stone Fireplace
Stone fireplaces are a popular way to bring a bit of nature indoors. Their popularity prompts many homeowners to refinish their own preserved stone fireplaces, removing dirt and updating the look. It's a task within the capabilities of most do-it-yourselfers, as it's simple to make your stone firepl
Why You Need Intermittent Mist - Reason #1
This article will build upon the 10 Reasons Why You Need An Intermittent Mist System article that I previously wrote. Each article will explain in much more detail the reasons I believe a misting system is vital to your success with rooting cuttings.
Fast Growing Vegetables for an Instant Garden
Jump start your vegetable garden with these 6 super fast growing vegetables.
How to Plant Globe Artichokes
The globe artichoke is a member of the thistle family. While this plant may be propagated from seed, there is no guarantee that the new plant will be true to type, or exactly the same as the globe artichoke plant from which the seed was taken. Crown division or basal shoots with a sturdy root struct
What You Should Know Before Growing Bamboo in the Garden
Does the idea of bamboo growing in your garden spark fear or longing in you? Bamboo can be grown safely, but you need to know what kind it is and you need to take care that it doesn't take over.
Want To Know More About Waterproofing in Toronto?
Water damages are an extreme threat to proper maintenance of homes in any area. however, in specific regions where the wet season might be inclined to flood regular basements and cause water leaks that rot ...
What Happens When a Sage Plant is Overwatered?
Sage plants make excellent selections for growing in a low-water landscape or a xeriscape. This common type of herb comes in a variety of cultivars that exhibit individual characteristics, although most need only slight amounts of water. Providing too much moisture can harm your sage plants and affe
Hay! That's a Garden
Do you know someone who has always loved gardening but has physical restrictions? Why not throw a couple of bales of straw their way! Hay or straw bale gardening is gaining in popularity because there is no tilling or digging.
Is Scott's Lawn Fertilizer Safe for Kids?
Having a beautiful, thick, green lawn is the goal of most homeowners. But many worry that having a nice lawn is not worth the possible hazard it will cause to any children who will play on the lawn. Scott's fertilizers are popular choices that give great results, but it is vital to understand the po
How to Have a Deep Connection With the Earth
Each human is intrinsically connected to our home planet Earth. Whether you believe in evolution, divine creation or a mixture of both, you have a natural relationship with the planet. Like the animals who dwell on Earth and the plants that grow here, you are vital to the success and well-being of E
Habitat Gardening - Tips For Developing a Good Habitat
Habitat gardening simply means making your gardens appealing and safe for birds, bees, butterflies, and bugs. Grow plants that will attract them and feed them. Keep clean water available. Don't use toxic sprays.
Grape Vine Canopy Management
You probably will ask yourself what canopy management is and why you must manage the canopy. A simple answer is to expose the vine to as much direct sunlight as possible. You will notice that I hammer on sunlight exposure in almost all my newsletters and in the Complete Grape Growers Guide.
Simple, Productive Year-Round Indoor Herb Gardens
Although we have 4 distinctive seasons in this part of the world, winter is the longest and harshest of the lot. This cold season usually starts in mid-November to early May. Canadian winters are not a very good season for growing herbs or pretty much of anything for that matter. You can enjoy fresh
Information About Coconut Plants
Coconut plants are actually palm trees that can grow up to almost 100 feet tall. There are many uses for coconuts, which mainly grow in tropical regions. Not only is the fruit useful, but so are the leaves, juices and wood from the tree.
Grow Backyard Garden for Butterfly Gardening
What exactly is butterfly gardening? Simply put butterfly gardening is the wonderful art form of growing flowers and plants that will attract these colorful and dainty creatures to your garden. This will delight your family, ...
Patio Garden Ideas
As the trend to outdoor living grows, so does the patio garden. Open any magazine, and it will feature a patio garden somewhere. You can do so much with a patio garden that it is only limited by your imagination and sometimes your budget, as any garden can get quite expensive. You can get thrifty an
How to Grow Stephanotis From Seeds
You may know the stephanotis as Madagascar jasmine or bridal veil. It's a warm-weather vine that has small, beautifully fragrant flowers with deep-green, thick leaves. It can grow to 15 feet tall and grows out as much as you allow. The plant is easy to grow as long as it is planted in the right loca
Breathe In The Garden
There is something magical about a garden that excites all of our senses. For many, the most powerful and memorable garden experiences occur when all of our senses are working; not just our visual sense, but taste, touch, sound and smell; especially smell.
Gardening in Spain - Some Tips
You might imagine that gardening in Spain would be a pleasant pastime. What could be nicer than spending a balmy evening doing a little gentle dead heading? Actually, it's the hardest gardening I've done anywhere but here are a few tips that I've picked up during my time here for peop