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How to Feed a Datura
Datura is a species of plant with many subspecies. You can grow Datura in pots or plant them directly in your garden. Proper feeding of a Datura plant is essential for the plant to produce spectacular blooms. The overall health of the plant is dependent on feeding at the proper times. Potted plants
Orchid Pots - A General Overview
A general overview of orchid pots. Including, ceramic pots, teakwood and woven twig baskets, also the transparent nylon or plastic pot and a quick method of enlarging and adding holes to the base of the pot.
Black-Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia fulgida, R. hirta
Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)
13 Rose Gardening Tips For Healthy Roses
Many of us who have been doing roses for a while have very little patience for those who have not yet learned the good and proper way to grow roses. We tend to forget how it was when we fist started. We had to learn the tips and strategies of placement, how much water to give them, how deep to plant
Fresh Food From Small Spaces: Book Review
Small space gardens can enjoy a full array of homegrown foods. The Square Inch Gardening expert will show you how.
Planting Dahlias in July
Dahlias, also called dahlia pinnata, are a flowering plant that blooms in mid to late summer and can last into fall in most regions of the United States. Proper soil preparation prior to planting is required for the successful growth of dahlia plants. Although the best time to plant dahlias is betwe
The Feng Shui of Trees
Trees are important life source and vital members of our outdoor community. Often called "the lungs of the Earth," trees take the carbon dioxide that we breathe out and return it to us as oxygen. They also prevent groundwater run-off and soil erosion. It is obvious that trees are a crucial
How To Take Care Of An Orchid Plant
It’s difficult to come up with rules that fit every orchid plant because there are so many different kinds with so many diverse needs. The most important thing you can do is to find out what kind you own and then to try to follow the rules that apply to that particular orchid. However, there a
How To Make Compost - Be Prepared For Next Summer's Water Shortage
How to make compost?It's easier than you think! As the cold season settles in, a little time and effort spent now will pay dividends next summer...
Western Winter Plants
Add brilliant color to your winter garden by selecting winter-hardy plants along with a variety of evergreens.Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesThe word "winter" often calls to mind images of bare branches and snow-covered vistas. However, winter gardens do not need to be dull...
Have A Lawn? Follow These Maintenance Tips
A lawn can be a valuable piece of real estate and a sight for sore eyes. Greenery is disappearing so any attempt to reintroduce it no matter how small the scale is more than appreciated.
How to Make a Self-Watering Seed Starter for Free
How to make a free self-watering seed starter from a supermarket pie holder.
The Best Time to Plant Flowers
Flowers add color--and for many people, joy--to a garden. It's easy to grow flowers when you buy bedding plants because they will bloom soon after planting. If you're adventurous, you might start some flowers from seed.
How to Fertilize Water Plants
One of the biggest advantages of placing water plants in a pond or lake is that they require very little care after the initial planting. Water plants obtain the majority of their nutrients from water and air. Even water plants need occasional fertilizing to supplement the existing mineral supplies.
The Importance of Controlling Cockroaches in Offices
A cockroach infestation is something that absolutely no one ever wants to have to deal with, but it is particularly bad in an office setting. When at a meeting, the very last thing a client ...
Benefits to a Beautiful Landscape
Learn some of the positives of having a nice landscape. You would be surprised at what a good landscape can offer. Landscapes are a direct reflection of how you feel about your property and possession
Making Decisions For Your Vegetable Garden
Your decision to have a vegetable garden may be based on a number of things such as reducing food expenses. If you you yield enough vegetables, you can sell them at your local farmers' market or to your friends and neighbors. It is not difficult to start a vegetable garden but you should have a
How Exterior Shutters Improve Your Home' s Value And Energy Efficiency
Whether you're in hurricane-prone Florida or freezing Chicago, exterior window shutters protect your home from extreme weather. They insulate your home, and wooden exterior shutters are an attractive addition that adds value to your home.
Aquaponics - Learn More About It
With proper understanding, aquaponics can be a fun and healthier change to how you get your food. Not only does it combine two healthy styles of growing foods, it is chemical free and much cheaper ...