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1. Everything You Need to Know About Orchid Fertilizer November 17, 2008 Orchid fertilizer is essential for keeping your plant thriving. It delivers a blend of nutrients that the plant converts into energy for development and growth. If you're unfamiliar with the basics of using fertilizer, this article will tell you everything you need to know. Macronutrients Every good fertilizer contains three important macronutrients. They include nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. This is commonly abbreviated NPK. Nitrogen mainly helps the plant's stem and leaves grow. While growth will likely be restricted if the plant doesn't get enough nitrogen, too much can re... (read more) Author: Darrin Swain

2. Options In Getting A Tropical Bonsai October 30, 2008 A tropical bonsai grows at a climate that has warm temperature all year round. It gets the lukewarm moisture. A rain forest is said to have a tropical temperature. But places such as Australia, Mediterranean and southern United States can also be tropical locations. Now, a tropical bonsai can grow in any condition wherever your home is situated in. As long as the plant can produce a stem and be pruned once-in-a-while, then a tropical bonsai is the best plant that you can get. Here are some tropical bonsais that you may consider getting if you are residing in an area that has a trop... (read more) Author: Jess Shaw

3. 30% Powerful Arnica Gel by AdorageMD October 13, 2008 "Panacée des chutes" GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS : Arnica grows on siliceous and granitic grounds, rarely chalky, in mountainous pastures at an altitude of more than 800 metres. It is a hairy herbaceous plant the stem of which can reach 20 to 70 centimetres high. It blossoms in Summer and is recognizable from a distance by its opposite entire leaves and by its big bright flowers the yellow ligules of which adorn 3 teeth. There is no trace of Arnica's use before Saint Hildegard from Bingen mentioned it in the 12-th century. The leaves and the flowers of the «herb for falls» were ... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

4. Keeping Swimming Pool Algae Tamed September 12, 2008 Algae are a nuisance pest to every swimming pool. If you are a swimming pool owner, you are probably very familiar with algae. If you are new to pools or are considering swimming pool ownership, algae can range from a single celled organism to a multi-cellular plant without any true root, stem, or real plant structure. Algae grow in water swimming pool water and leave a slime residue on swimming pool walls. Algae is found in all types of swimming pools (in ground, vinyl, and fiberglass pools) but particularly swimming pools with rough pool wall surfaces for the algae to cling to such as plaste... (read more) Author: Nicolas DAlleva

5. Herbicides Against Japanese Knotweed September 09, 2008 One of the most effective herbicide active ingredients for Japanese knotweed control is actually called glyphosate. It is really effective in Japanese knotweed control because it disrupts the biochemical pathways of the plant for making plant proteins that are essential for the invasive weed to live and grow. The herbicide soaks through the Japanese knotweed leaves and is taken into the root system of the plant. The knotweed forms dense clumps that can grow up to three metres. It has large, ovate green leaves and a stem that is hollow. Japanese knotweed stems are similar in appearance ... (read more) Author: Paul Phlorum

6. How To Propagate and Care for Succulents and Cacti Plants By Rooting Leaf or Stem Cuttings August 20, 2008 Succulents are perfect plants for xeriscape gardens or container gardens and are easy to root and grow. Once you learn how easy it is to propagate succulent plants, it's a great way to expand your plant collection - and it's free! You can use this planting technique with succulent plants from the Crassula family like Jade (C. ovata), Spoon Jade or Gollum Fingers (C. Portulacea, Rosary Plant (C. Rupestris), and Crassula tetragona. This propagation technique also works on other cactus and succulent plants like Aloe Vera, Echeveria, Aeonium and Baby Jade (Portulacaria afra). Planting Suc... (read more) Author: Laura Zinkan

7. Aloe vera is a miracle plant August 05, 2008 Aloe vera, also known as Medicinal Aloe, is a species of Aloe which is a native of Africa. The species is a leaf and stem succulent plant that has been used in herbal medicine. Aleo vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative medicine industries industries being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing or soothing properties. The species has a number of common names including Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe or Burn Aloe. Aloe vera is one of about 250 species of Aloes. The Aloes are members of the lily family (Liliaceae) and, therefore, are re... (read more) Author: lalit sharma

8. Beautiful Thatch Roof Substitutes June 12, 2008 Traditional thatch roofing is arguably the most beautiful and natural looking roofing material available, you might well be surprised by the availability of alternative similar products that can be very innovatively used to create a specific look or be used at locations where this material might not be as readily available. • MUKUTI LEAVES AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THATCH Makuti is a perfectly natural & ecological product. It is consists of coco palm leaves , knitted on the stem of the plant, which tastefully combine with the natural environment, due to their earthly color and their discre... (read more) Author: Jere Botes

9. Hoodia: The Weight Loss Plant June 08, 2008 Hoodia or Hoodia Gordonii is a leafless spiny succulent plant with fleshy finger like stems. Hoodia is a genus in the plant family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae. This plant has some rows of thorns present along its stem, bearing flesh colored flowers. Hoodia Gordonii is a protected plant found in plains and rocky areas; it grows naturally in the harsh desert conditions of the Kalahari Desert of Southern Africa. For many generations the tribes have used the Hoodia Gordonii plant to suppress appetite and thirst during long hunting trips. Although there are over 20 specie... (read more) Author: M Shabir

10. Make your own special rooting hormone. April 25, 2008 When starting a new plant from a leaf or stem cutting, the cutting will be more likely to form roots and create a new plant if a rooting hormone is used. While commercial rooting hormone can be used there are organic homemade versions that work as well. To make rooting hormone soak the yellow-tipped shoots of a weeping willow tree in water. A tea made from the bark of a willow tree is also effective. When using the shoots or bark soak them for 24 hours prior to using. Some people have found that using honey makes an effective rooting hormone as well. Leaf ... (read more) Author: ginfo plus

11. Water Lilies - A touch of Romance in the Garden April 11, 2008 Water lilies are one of nature's marvels. All they need to thrive is water and sunlight. There are two types of water lily; hardy and tropical. When hardy water lilies bloom, the flower sits right on top of the water, while the flower of the tropical water lily is on a stem that rises above the water. Hardy water lilies can withstand quite severe frosts if they are planted about 35 cm or more below the surface of the water. The number of blooms they have is directly related to the hours of sunshine the plant receives. They need at least half a day of sunshine to bloom successfully. ... (read more) Author: Hans Dekker

12. Horsetail - Uses and Side Effects March 19, 2008 Horsetail is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and an antitubercular drug, and in the treatment of kidney and bladder disturbances. It's been used topically in cosmetics, and as an astringent to stop bleeding and stimulate wound healing. Horsetail's mild diuretic action is probably the result of the equisetonin and flavonoid glycoside constituents. Horsetail also contains small amounts of pharmacologically active nicotine and inorganic silica components. Horsetail is available as dried extract in powdered form, dried or fresh stem of horsetail plant, infusion, liquid extract 1:1 ... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

13. Damiana - Uses and Side Effects March 07, 2008 Herba de la pastora, Mexican damiana, old woman's broom, Turnera aphrodisiaca, T. diffusa, T. microphylla The leaf and the stem of the damiana plant are the most commonly used components. Damiana was first used by the Mayans in the treatment of giddiness and loss of balance. Its primary use in the last century has been as an aphrodisiac, a use that was described in the scientific literature as early as 100 years ago. Ethanolic extracts have central nervous system (CNS) depressant activity, and the quinone arbutin may be responsible for antibacterial activities. Damiana is available a... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

14. Herbs and Spices: A Beginner's Guide To Choose The Best Herbs & Spices December 10, 2007 Herbs & Spices are valuable gifts of the Mother Nature. Herbs & Spices have been used for various purposes since the ancient times. Herbs are the plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests. Herbs can be classified into Culinary herbs, Aromatic herbs, Ornamental herbs, and Medicinal herbs. Culinary herbs are aromatic potherb, which are often used in cookery for its savory qualities. Parsley is also a culinary herb that is used as garnish. Aromatic herbs are used for aromatic purposes and manufacturin... (read more) Author: Paul Symonds

15. Orangeries Through the Centuries November 19, 2007 The History of Orangery Designs through the Centuries How did the Orangery acquire its name, Hardwood Orangeries came about in the same way that Conservatories, Green houses and Glass Houses, they all stem from the common aim to Propagate plants for the reason of, developing medicines from certain plant species, the need and enjoyment of fruits, also the commercial value of being able to grow vegetables all year round. But the actual name came from its use, which was to house Orange Trees through the cold winters, which would have killed them if no protection were available. This need created... (read more) Author: Mark Simons

16. The History of Orangery Designs through the Centuries October 18, 2007 How did the Orangery acquire its name, Hardwood Orangeries came about in the same way that Conservatories, Green houses and Glass Houses, they all stem from the common aim to Propagate plants for the reason of, developing medicines from certain plant species, the need and enjoyment of fruits, also the commercial value of being able to grow vegetables all year round. But the actual name came from its use, which was to house Orange Trees through the cold winters, which would have killed them if no protection were available. This need created the development of a construction that would help prot... (read more) Author: Mark Simons

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