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326. Small Space Gardening Achieves Great Results May 12, 2015 Think that because you have a small space, gardening is not a possibility for you? Whether you want to add flowers, vegetables, fruit, or greenery to your landscape, there are techniques that will help you make the most of your space. You can keep your vases filled with flowers and your dinner table overflowing with produce if you follow a few simple rules. Small Space Gardening Uses Beds Gardening normally entails digging in the dirt to create a large, flat space in a sunny spot in your yard. The approach can take up valuable yard space, and it is hard on your back and kne... (read more) Author: Jen Stott

327. Resin Outdoor Furniture—How to Clean It May 10, 2015 Resin outdoor furniture it is easier to maintain and clean plus it is not as expensive as other outdoor furniture. Resin outdoor furniture is durable, tough, and can withstand environmental conditions that are harsh. This furniture is a type of plastic that is made hard and durable by a process called polymerization. The only way it is susceptible to stains is if it has a porous finish. By cleaning and maintaining it correctly this outdoor furniture can last several years. If this is your first set of resin outdoor furniture cleaning it is not difficult but you have to use the righ... (read more) Author: Richard Conard

328. The Best Flowering Plants for the Office May 06, 2015 Flowering plants and trees don’t always do well in an office environment because many commercial facilities lack the natural light required to produce healthy blooms. Although many types of green plants do well with limited amounts of light, it is much more difficult to find flowering varieties. Adding plants to your office has many known benefits, most notably the positive psychological effect they have on your staff. Plants also help purify the air and take the edge off the sterile feel that’s common to many facilities. If you would like to add flowering trees or plants to your business, con... (read more) Author: Jen Stott

329. Everything You Wanted to Know About Soft Landscaping May 02, 2015 Soft landscaping is the newest trend in the gardening business which involves the planning and management of your lawn or garden. While there may not be many totally new concepts that are involved in this new style, the positive side of it is that it opens new possibilities to a homeowner as far as landscaping is concerned. The main elements you will find included in soft landscaping include things to do with turf, flowers, shrubs and trees as well as hanging baskets, potted plants and container grown plants. Soft landscaping is a good garden plan that helps to provide structure and sha... (read more) Author: Richard Conard

330. Perennials Offer Several Benefits April 29, 2015 Spring has sprung and it feels so good. After a long winter, you are about to start getting your yard ready for the warm months ahead. A big part of this process is working your flower beds and getting everything planted and ready to go. Wouldn't it be nice if you didn't have to start over with planting every year? Perennials are flowering plants that bloom for several years, and will save you a great deal of work every spring season. You can look for many varieties on sites such as www.amgardencenternj.com. Benefits of Perennials The first and obvious benefit of perennials is that th... (read more) Author: Cleo Gib

331. Reasons to Consider Professional Landscaping Services April 20, 2015 Everyone wants to have a great-looking yard. A high-quality professionally landscaped lawn will not only look great on its own but it will also enhance the curb appeal of your home, making the whole picture look all around much more attractive. When you want a great looking lawn but you are not sure of where to start, websites like www.rockcreekrva.com can be a great help in terms of finding a professional landscaping company to help out. Here are five good reasons to work with a professional landscaper. Ongoing Maintenance One of the major reasons you should consider working with a ... (read more) Author: Cleo Gib

332. When to Prune a Tree Matters April 16, 2015 Knowing when to prune a tree can improve the vegetative health of landscaping on your property. Trees require pruning for many reasons at key times during the year. Even if your property’s trees do not exhibit visible signs that pruning is necessary, such as dead branches or an insect infestation, pruning is a recommended practice that can prevent dangerous issues from appearing in the future. Reasons for Pruning Trees need pruning for a multitude of reasons, most of which are designed to optimize the tree’s health and proper growth. For instance, trees require pruning when the bran... (read more) Author: Jen Stott

333. How Plants Can Liven Up Any Room April 08, 2015 You have likely had a teacher, even in your early youth, who kept a small plant on their desk. Maybe one of your grandparents had a small tree in the corner of their living room. As droopy and sad (or even artificial) as these plants may have been, those people had the right idea. A plant can liven up any room of a home, school or office, adding a fresh, lively spruce to rooms full of lifeless furniture. It is fun to think of something other than the people in a room being a piece of breathing, growing life, and with a decorative plant, your room will feel more comfortable and elegant. Plant e... (read more) Author: Cleo Gib

334. Products at a Garden Center April 08, 2015 If you are looking for the best plants, flowers, or anything relating to a garden or nursery, search sites like www.amgardencenternj.com for all of your greenery needs and wants.  After a cold winter ends and the sun starts to shine, there's nothing better than dreaming about greenery. This is the time to begin creating an image in your mind of what you want your yard to look like and what types of items you will plant in it. You can easily visit a nursery or garden center to start stocking up and to get some fantastic ideas. Many garden centers have you covered and wi... (read more) Author: Cleo Gib

335. How to get rid of foot calluses efficiently April 01, 2015 Calluses are thick layers of hardened skin that form on our feet and hands due to repeated friction and irritation that disrupts the normal renewal cycle of the skin. The outer layer of our skin is in fact made of dead cells that protects the new cells and eventually falls off when newer cells are formed and so on. This renewal cycle is essential for a healthy skin, but sometimes dead skin does not fall off and the excessive accumulation leads to the formation of calluses. Although people can live with calluses their whole life, the condition can suddenly get worse; their skin can break and bl... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

336. Treatments of corns and calluses April 01, 2015 Although many people experience corns and calluses, the vast majority of them have a hard time making the difference between them. They do, however, represent different medical conditions and corns are usually dead skin at the top and sides of the toes. Usually, they present a small plug of skin right in the center and there are several different types of them, such as hard corns, soft corns or seed corns. On the other hand, calluses are rough and hard areas of skin that do not develop only on feet, but also hands or anywhere else, as long as the area experiences repeated friction. Most corns... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

337. Summer Lawn Issues to Deal With March 31, 2015 Homeowners who have lawns know how difficult it is to deal with lawns especially during the hot summer months. You want to learn some quick fixes so that no matter what stresses your lawn is facing, it can still be something you want to look at every time you step out of your house. Dull looking lawns If you are having an upcoming function and you want the lawn to live up to it, there are simple things you can do. Lawn service experts advice that you need to have a bag of urea which is a quick release synthetic fertilizer at hand. This can be used at any time even during mid summer... (read more) Author: Richard Conard

338. Spring is Tree-Trimming Season March 23, 2015 Spring break is a great time to trim and prune your trees, since it is the time when branches are easiest to remove (no leaves to weigh them down). Particularly if your trees are still growing, pruning is critical for both strength and form. If a young tree receives proper pruning, it will require less corrective trimming as an “adult.” Of course, you can trim and prune year-round. However, if you can take care of this task before the big spring growth, you can maximize that growth and ensure wounds close faster. You need to know how each type of tree is prone to responding to cuts. If t... (read more) Author: Jen Stott

339. SCOTS PINE TREE (Pinus Sylvestris) February 13, 2015 SCOTS PINE TREE (Pinus Sylvestris) Scots Pine Tree - General Information The heavenly scented Scots pine is our only native pine tree, being one of only three conifers that are native to the United Kingdom, is an extremely tall evergreen able to reach heights of up to 130 feet and can live for well over two hundred years, with some recorded as having reached over seven hundred years of age. The Scots pine is a very adaptable tree, able to thrive in poor sandy or gravel soil and has been widely planted in parts of south and east England where the sandy soil has been of little us... (read more) Author: conner John

340. HOW TO GROW PUMPKINS December 17, 2014 Pumpkins are great fun to grow especially for children who love to see them turned into lanterns for Halloween. The flesh also makes a delicious pumpkin pie or soup. To ensure you have some pumpkins ready for next Halloween you can start sowing seeds indoors from April to June or directly outdoors from late May to early June once the ground has warmed up and all risk of frost has passed. Pumpkins like a fertile, well-drained soil and full sun, with direct sun for at least six hours per day and shelter from the wind. Before planting out be sure to have prepared the soil in advance by di... (read more) Author: conner John

341. HOW TO GROW POTATOES December 17, 2014 Potatoes are such a versatile vegetable and an everyday favourite so what could be better than the taste of freshly dug home grown potatoes. There are many varieties to choose from and cropping times will differ depending on whether you have chosen first early, second early or main crop. First earliest are generally ready in June and July and take less space to grow, second earliest are ready in July and August with main crop varieties being ready from August to October. If you are hoping to be able to store some of your potatoes then main crops are best for this although they do ... (read more) Author: conner John

342. HOW TO GROW BRUSSELS SPROUTS December 17, 2014 If you love Brussels sprouts you will find that home grown ones taste far better than those from the supermarkets, especially when harvested after a first frost. Brussels sprouts are particularly suited to our cool climate and provide lovely fresh vegetables throughout the winter months when not much else is available. Brussels sprouts like a firm, free draining, non-acidic and fertile soil and are suitable for growing in sun or partial shade but need a sheltered spot and protection from strong winds. Start preparing your site in the autumn or winter months before sowing by digging th... (read more) Author: conner John

343. Expert Tips on Trimming, Pruning and Deadheading Plants December 17, 2014 Trimming, pruning and deadheading is essential to your plants’ health, whether you have a veritable forest in your yard or just a few decorative shrubs. It’s best to rely on a reputable tree-trimming business, but that doesn’t give you those feel-good vibes of getting your hands dirty and working with the earth. If you prefer to DIY, the first thing you need to consider is the shape or “habit” of your shrubs and trees—they’re telling you how they want to be trimmed. Remember that when you snip tips, that stimulates growth. Shoots grow in an outward projection, so when tips are taken away,... (read more) Author: Jen Stott

344. Investing Is Not a Worry When You Have Home Depot Coupons! December 11, 2014 Home improvements can make or break the looks of your home. New furniture and an alter of wall paper adds magic to a dull searching area. Of program home improvement items are pricey, but with Home Depot coupons you don't have to worry at all. It has every point that is required for your home. Instruments, residence accessories, Furnishings, fixtures, pipes, lighting materials; everything needed to brighten up your home are with the store. Who pays the payments? The store coupons of course! The coupons assure you the prospect to do what you want and conserve cash from engaging in it. The seve... (read more) Author: Kim Pham

345. How to Determine the Origin of Teak Wood December 02, 2014 Many terms have come to light surrounding high quality teak. Two of these are “old growth” teak and “plantation” teak. Teak is a high quality hardwood which is grown in several countries in Southeast Asia. Being that from the time of planting to the time of harvest is fairly long, the return on teak trees can be a long time coming. In fact, some families in Indonesia plant teak as a retirement investment for their young children. Sometimes, there are companies which exploit the demand and try to pass off a lesser-quality teak (or other wood labeled as teak) to buyers looking for a goo... (read more) Author: Rich Ahlgren

346. Three Reasons Your Backyard Needs a Bench October 03, 2014 After sitting with my sweetheart all those many years ago in the shade of a large cottonwood tree on a rustic wooden bench, and receiving a diamond ring and a promise of a life together, I became sentimental about benches. Benches are the loveseat of the outdoors, and allow two (typically) or more people to engage in a more intimate conversation. Most of the time, when planning a park, etc. benches are employed rather than chairs mainly due to of the practicality of the bench vs. chairs. When designing your outdoor living space, does the bench have a place in it or should you stick with c... (read more) Author: Rich Ahlgren

347. Different Types of Soil September 11, 2014 There are different soil types and different species of plants have different requirements. Soil types vary in different areas and there is no much point in trying to alter it unless you are doing it on a commercial basis, for example a football club trying to get optimum soil type for the species of grass it is using. Once you have established the type of soil you have, there are lots of ways it can be improved. If your soil is in good condition then your plants will be to. If you wish to improve your soil, you must identify its characteristics, is it clay based, chalky or sandy? You can... (read more) Author: conner John

348. How artificial bricks and barbeques can ease up the landscaping process August 27, 2014 Barbeques have gained a lot of popularity as they are now available in the form of portable structures. They can be installed in less than one day and can also be shifted to another place without any hassles. They also offer a perfect contour to backyard environment. Barbeques made with bricks can surely add a lot of value proposition to your home. There are a number of people who prefer to build custom brick BBQ Long Islandin order to give more appeal to the pools area and backyard environment. Building a BBQ in the backyard can come handy if you host garden parties. There are a number of m... (read more) Author: David Russel

349. Smooth Leaved Elm Tree History and Facts August 25, 2014 Smooth leaved elm, also known as (Ulmus minor var. minor) can be found in parts of Europe and southern parts of England. We are unsure if this particular species is actually native to the United Kingdom. The Smooth leaved elm is closely tied to other native elms and seems to be getting stronger at fighting Dutch elm disease as it reproduces better from seed over other elms. Smooth Leaved Elm Identification: A mature smooth leaved elm will grow up to 30m tall. Its bark is often rigged with crossing patterns and is a brown to grey colour. The brown twigs are long and sometimes hav... (read more) Author: conner John

350. Yew Tree History and Facts August 24, 2014 Yew, also known as (Taxus baccata), is a native conifer to the United Kingdom, large parts of Europe as well as North Africa. It is evergreen, so it keeps its green leaves all year round and is one of the longest lived trees in the north of Europe. You will mostly find it growing to the south of England in the understory around beech woodland. It is most commonly seen as a hedge, planted around churchyard boundaries. Yew Tree Identification: Once fully mature, a yew tree will grow to about 20m tall. It has brown to red, peeling bark and can appear purple, when looked at from sid... (read more) Author: conner John

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