Home & Garden, Flowers, Plants, Landscape Design
A gardening maxim is "you can not have too much compost." So what do you do in the bin is overflowing and ready to use? If a garden bed is empty the answer is obvious, dig it in. Compost only does great things for the soil. Add lots. Three inches one year and one inch each year thereafter is a good rule of thumb. More is better although some say you can overdo it.
Sandy soil will hold more water with lots of compost and the nutrients that used to wash away are now able to stay near the roots where the plants can use them for great growth. Earthworms will move in for the compost and...
Doing everything possible to enjoy the outdoors to the fullest is what we see thousands of people doing by adding a retractable awning to their home. If you want to sit in the shade or stay out of the rain while also sitting on your deck or patio, you can. A retractable awning makes entertainment with family and friends far more successful, not limiting your opportunities.
With a retractable awning, you can jazz up the appearance of your home and property while cutting back on glare and actually cutting your monthly utility bill. Obviously, since a retractable awning has...
Exotic Types of Bonsai Tree
Not all types of bonsai tree are of a coniferous or deciduous species, with the occasional fruit tree forming part of the collection. The bonsai artist can choose a type of bonsai tree that is much more exotic.One of the more...
Upside Down - Perfect for Your Tomatoes
You may have seen upside down tomato gardens and planters advertised, or you may have thought of building an upside down planter of your own. But what are the advantages of these upside down planters, and what are the options...
Shredders - Which One to Choose
Why shred?
When piles of prunings pose a problem, sort it with a shredder -- it's the business for converting heaps to handfuls.Then what? Add them to the compost heap, spread them around shrubs, or make a trip to the tip.
Ginko
Homegrown medicinal leaves are picked in the spring but the optimum gathering time for Ginkgo is the fall, when the plant's chemistry has reached its peak over the summer. The leaves should be picked when they are still green,...
Fall Leaf Color - Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Family - Benicia - EbonyThe Persimmon leaf turns a golden yellow in autumn, but usually does not stay on the tree very long after turning. It is a small tree, appearing throughout the southern states,...
The Natural Mystique Of Orchids
Steadily growing in popularity throughout the United States, Orchids are currently the second most popular potted flower according to recent sales, which increased by 12% last year alone. They are second only to poinsettias,...
Brick Outdoor Fireplace
Brick outdoor fireplaces are free standing, enclosed units with chimneys which restrict smoke and ash. These fireplaces add charm to the garden, patio, backyard, pool area, beach, or any outdoor location. The finest material...
Hydroponics - Why Not Start Your Own Hydroponic Garden?
Hydroponics is the cultivation of plants in a nutrient rich solution rather than in soil. It involves growing plants inside without using real sunlight. The word hydroponics comes from two Greek words, meaning "water...
Backyard Bird--The Catbird
It's quiet now.Gone is the constant chatter, whistles and meowing sounds as you jump from branch to branch safeguarding your territory against all trespassers.Gone too is the uniform gray body offset with the black cap and tail...
Japanese Decorating Influences Japanese Garden
How nice a Japanese Garden can be. Important elements in designing a Japanese Garden. Creating a peaceful garden. Each Japanese garden is unique in its design, and most Japanese gardens are designed in a very singular way, but...