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Benefits of Proper Mulching

This article will show the benefits of organic mulch in a garden and how to mulch properly.

The Spider Plant or Chlorophytum

Spider plants or chlorophytum comosum, also called spider-ivy, ribbon plants, hen-and-chickens and airplane plants, are hanging indoor foliage plants native to South Africa but widely cultivated around the world. They are some of the easiest indoor plants to cultivate, according to Steve Christman f

Holly Berry Bush Drying Techniques

Holly berry bushes offer year-round beauty in the home landscape with their attractive foliage and berries. Clipping branches from the shrub after the berries appear and preserving them with drying allows you to enjoy this plant in floral arrangements. Methods that work well for drying holly berry b

How to Build an Eco Greenhouse

Growing your own food is an excellent way to be more ecologically friendly. Unfortunately, not all climates are suited to growing vegetables and fruit. To overcome this, people use greenhouses. Take your ecology further, and build an eco greenhouse out of recycled drink bottles rather than new glass

How to Make a Beautiful Trellis Out of Conduit

A beautiful trellis enhances the appearance of a garden or backyard and is a small investment in time and expense when considering the years of pleasure it will provide. EMT steel conduit is a good all-weather framework for a trellis since it is easy to work with and can be bent to any angle. Condui

5 Great Tips For Building A Fish Pond

For those who have always dreamed of having something fun in their garden, building a fish pond is the way to go. This will be a charming addition, to a beautifully kept garden.

Ideas For Arizona Landscaping

Landscaping is a big business these days, with new homes and properties coming up in this southwestern state. A lot of homeowners are wary of landscaping their homes since they are not sure about the kind of plants that grow in the arid climate of the state without using lots of water.

How to Repaint a Birdbath

Plastic birdbaths are inexpensive, lightweight and durable. However, there aren't many color choices available. In fact, most of the time, it can be difficult to find any color other than white. Using non-toxic spray paint that won't harm birds, you can paint your birdbath to match your home's exter

Three Types of Orchid Pots

There are three common types of orchid pots.They include plastic, terracotta, and basket.The best type of pot for you depends on the potting mix, type of orchid, and location that you're growing the plant.

Organic Ways To Help Your Lawn

Organic lawn care is actually a very simple process based on few steps and some recommendations, like setting your mower higher and fertilizing whenever is needed with organic fertilizer, you can have organic lawn as ...

The Advantages of Spa Gazebos

While many people own an outdoor spa, few have considered a spa gazebo.With a spa gazebo, a nice, hot, outdoor jet bath is available anytime, rain or shine, in partial or total privacy. These spa gazebos come in a variety of styles to suit any taste, and with any number of additions such as spa-sid

Buying Flowers in New York During Holidays

If you have plans in buying flowers in New York during the holidays, you can surf through the internet and find many sites wherein you can order beautiful flower arrangements...

Sources of Plant Sterols

The avocado is a natural dietary source of plant sterols.Max Oppenheim/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesPlant sterols are components of plant membranes found naturally in nuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables and grains. Sterols have been proven to retard the absorption of dietary cholesterol into...

Hassle Free Lawn Care Tips And Remedies

It is possible to purchase a beautiful property with a sprawling lawn.But just having these will not add beauty and sophistication to your property.

Growing Peas From Seed

When growing peas on your vegetable garden, the intention is never to grow a huge crop, but just enough to give you a wonderful succession of fresh peas to pick during the summer months. If you are like me, the joy of growing these tiny sweet gems is in picking and eating them when I am working in t

Potassium Humate Benefits for Plants

Agricultural experts are touting the benefits of potassium humate for growing plants to aide in increase our food sources. Many third world countries use this organic fertilizer compound to promote root growth and improve the ...

Gardening Basics For Beginners

Just starting out gardening, looking for a place to start? What to plant, where to get plants and supplies? Help is here.

Choosing Your Ideal Summer House

You may have set your heart on purchasing a new summer house for this summer, however before you go rushing out to buy one you should make yourself a checklist of exactly what features you require from your summerhouse, and most importantly write down exactly what you are going to be using it for pr