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Shade from Trees - Is It Really Worth It?
That huge tree that blocks the sun off your house can be good for keeping your
heating or cooling costs down. They are beautiful and do add a comfort factor.
OK, now the downside. The trees block the sun drying and killing the natural
moisture fr...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Denton Lesslie
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A Creative Patio
Did you move into a house with an empty back yard? What you need is a nice deck or patio to enjoy the out-of-doors. Of the many choices is a wooden deck, a concrete slab, a fieldstone floor with planters or a multi-level redwood deck with benches...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Kenneth Hoffman
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Flowers, An Annual Event
Are you a natural when it comes to gardening? Do you simply wish your rose bush to bloom, and presto, roses appear? Well, if you are a green thumb, congratulations. As for me, it is an effort of biblical proportion, to get even the grass to grow...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Frederic Madore
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What You Need to Know About Planting Roses
When spring arrives, and the ground is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden. Roses date back to biblical times and have been a considered a cherished aphrodisiac then and still are today. Roses hold particular mystery and fascina...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : David Chandler
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Preaparing Your Plants For Winter
Winters can be very stressful on plants. Excessive moisture loss can be caused by bitter winter winds and by the freeze thaw cycle that occurs when warm, sunny days are followed by harsh cold nights.
Too much moisture loss throughout these cold mo...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Donna Evans
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Soil PH and Its Effect on Your Garden
As you may have observed from your gardening experiences plants can be fussy things. The right location, amount of sunlight and 101 other factors influence your plant's growing ability. One factor which is very beneficial in understanding before pu...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Francis Kilkelly
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Healthy Soil for a Healthy Garden
All too often, soil composition is neglected. Every season, our plants and gardens rob the soil of it nutrients. All gardeners are to be custodians of the soil, taking the time to replace food and other elements as they are used. Since our soil ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : David Chandler
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The Mystique of the Garden Bench
What better way to spend a lazy summer day than sitting on a beautiful garden bench. The humble garden bench can hold a special place in our hearts and our memories. Do you remember sitting with a grandparent, parent or other family member just r...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : David Chandler
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Start Your Plants From Seeds
Propagating your own plants from seeds is much more rewarding and less expensive than buying seedlings from the garden supply shop. One of the first things you will need is a box or tray approximately 3 to 4 inches deep, 12 to 14 inches wide, and ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : David Chandler
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What Does A Brassia Orchid Plant And A Spider Have In Common?
What does a spider and an orchid plant have in common? Yes, Halloween is a special day. Brassia orchid plant is a name given to these spider orchids.
Indeed, you can see the resemblance to the spider in this picture.
These beautiful orchids are fr...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Robert Roy
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Christmas Lights Arent Just For Christmas Anymore!
Who says that Christmas lights are just for Christmas trees? In fact, why should they be limited to just one month of the year? Renowned designers across the globe are using miniature white lights-traditionally used only for Christmas time-to cre...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Branka Ilech
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Why Does Teak Wood Patio Furniture Have to be Expensive?
Do you know just how durable teak wood really is and what makes it that way? Have you ever thought about where it is harvested from and how long it has to grow before it can be harvested?
Well, if you have pondered some of these questions you are ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Michael Ochoa
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Timely Tips for Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter
It's fall – time to forget about the garden, right? Not so fast – getting your garden ready for winter can make a big difference next spring.
Instead of playing catch-up and fixing winter's damage, you'll be out gardening and enjoying your yard as ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Yvonne Cunnington
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How to Care for Your Fresh Cut Flower Arrangement
A fresh flower arrangement won’t last forever, but you can take some simple steps to prolong its beauty at least several extra days. In fact, you should expect long lasting flowers such as carnations, chrysanthemums, alstroemeria and even roses to...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Karen Marinelli
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The Secret of Rooting Cuttings
The secret of rooting cuttings can be summed up in two words.
“Timing and technique”.
When you do your cuttings is every bit as important as how you do them. So if you do the right thing, at the right time of the year, your efforts are sure to brin...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Michael McGroarty
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Concrete Mold Buying Tips
You may be considering casting (sometimes called "pouring") molds using concrete, cement, plaster, ceramic material, wax, soap, and even hypertufa is used as a medium.
Molds (sometimes spelled "moulds") can be made from a variety of materials. Ther...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Delmar Germyn
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The History of the Gnome
Greeted by a garden gnome people often grimace in horror and mutter some displeasure while thinking how anyone could anyone have one of those in their back garden. But we’re also told ( from people in the know) that there are...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Jan Money
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Giving Seeds What They Need In Storage
On a recent visit to the home of dear friends--a family blend of professionals, gardeners, homemaker, outdoorsman, and delightful youngsters--we brought along a package of choice vegetable seeds that I knew would be accepted with appreciation, and ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Fred Davis
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Ants! - 1,000,000,000,000,000 Invaders!
Imagine! One quadrillion tiny (and some not so tiny!) insects--foraging...rampaging...looking for virtually anything that might be eaten or, in some cases, conquered. Striding purposely along in endless lines, ants wend their way across our yards, ...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Fred Davis
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Soil PH...An Important Key To Successful Gardening--In Plain English
Soil ph is among the least understood and most universally ignored or abused "keys" to getting the kind of results that makes one gardener--and his or her gardening results--stand head and shoulders above all others.
Just what is pH anyway? The ter...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Fred Davis
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Decorating Outdoor Decks and Patios With Themes
Decks and Patios don't count towards square footage in your home, but they sure do go a long way towards making a home feel larger, more inviting, and fun. Decks and patios can be wonderful places to entertain friends and family, or they can be sec...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Kathy Burns-Millyard
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Color in the Garden
Discover color in foliage. I don't know why people think of flowers
when a garden is mentioned. Blooming plants make a noticeable
accent only when in bloom and in sufficient numbers to be seen
from a distance. On the other hand, foliage is pr...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Kenneth Hoffman
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How to Grow Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses have become extremely popular in the past ten years or so, and if you buy them at a garden center they are kind of pricey. Learning how to grow them yourself is actually quite easy. They can be grown from seed, but I won’t preten...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Michael McGroarty
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Planning Your Herb Garden The Right Way
This article is dedicated to planning a successful herb garden. If you have planted herb gardens in previous years this will help to revamp and refresh one already have.
Go to your Garden Center and see what herbs are available and suitable for yo...
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rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Mary Hanna
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