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30,Oct 2012
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03,Oct 2012
Raingardens are rapidly being recognized as one of the most cost-effective and environmental friendly options all over the world. These gardens are created by planting trees, shrubs and bushes in a shallow pits or depressions ― generally 3 to 6 inches deep — around the site where rain water...
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03,Oct 2012
With diminishing levels of fresh water on earth, industry experts are looking towards seawater farming as the next big thing. This method of farming, introduced first in early 1990s by British inventor Charlie Paton, uses seawater and solar energy to rejuvenate arid regions.
The process involve...
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18,Aug 2012
SMART phones, computers and MP3 players have become the tools of our modern lives.
But it wasn't so long ago that a shovel, a patch of soil and a bag of seeds were the only tools needed to provide sustenance and satisfaction.
Gardening was a part of daily life. Ask any gardener today why they g...
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07,Aug 2012
As interesting and attractive as they sound, water gardens are not something that can be created out of the blue. These gardens are high maintenance and so require special planning and landscaping. The gardens that work on the basics of nature are usually the easiest to manage. The water garden, ...
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07,Aug 2012
Japanese rock garden or the Zen garden offers that much-desired relaxation and peace that everyone craves today. Though creating such a garden is not child’s play, it is not impossible either. Key elements of this garden are rocks, gravel and sand that are surrounded artistically by shrubs,...
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06,Aug 2012
With limited space for most residents and home owners, gardening seems like a choice that is far away. However, with options like shade gardening, adding that much-needed greenery and tranquility is now possible. Shade gardening involves growing plants that prefer shade; Yes, there are a huge num...
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18,Jul 2012
The modern day agriculture industry is over dependant on synthetic chemicals and pesticides to boost food production. With human population having crossed the 7 billion mark there is a greater need of increasing output from the farms to feed more people. The relentless use of synthetic fertilizer...
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18,Jul 2012
Greenhouse provides controlled growing conditions to plants so that they grow in optimum manner, irrespective of the weather conditions outside. If you live in a region where it rains or snows for greater part of year and growing plants of your choice is difficult then invest in greenhouse to mak...
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17,Jul 2012
Cities around the world are expanding to accommodate growing human population. This has increased employees’ commuting cost and time. The traffic jams add to their woes and rob companies of the precious man hours. To ovecome this problem companies are encouraging employees to wo...
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17,Jul 2012
Have you ever planted worms in your garden? Majority of the gardening enthusiasts miss this important activity, which is crucial for healthy development of their garden plants. Worms, especially earthworms are important for soil fertility because they feed on the organic waste and expel humus, wh...
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07,Jul 2012
Gardening and Landscaping can turn out to be a labor–intensive and costly hobby, if not done, wisely. Whether it is maintaining a front yard or backyard garden, either by hiring a professional landscaper or doing it yourself, it costs money. So if you sincerely wish to reduce your gar...
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28,Jun 2012
Lush green vine in full bloom clinging to pillars, fences and trellises augments the beauty of the surrounding. No other plants display vigorous growth as Vines do. This attribute makes Vines ideal for covering vertical structures to give the entire landscape a natural look.
Provide Natural Gree...
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27,Jun 2012
Perennial plants live for three years or more. When it comes to choosing flowering plants for your garden Perennials are the best, because they bear lustrous flowers that are visual delight. There are varieties of perennials of different colored blooms, which when planted in the landscape p...
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26,Jun 2012
Weeds are a big nuisance in gardens and farms. Their tenacity to spring back after tilling makes it impossible to completely annihilate them from any given area. The best way to control them is to create and follow a comprehensive weed management program keeping in mind the local conditions, beha...
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11,Jun 2012
Rain garden is an asset in the landscape around your home or office. It is a shallow depression, natural or manmade, located in right area, which when filled with water gives you a visual delight. The cities are turning into concrete jungles because green spaces are making way for concrete pathwa...
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09,Jun 2012
If you are gardening and landscaping enthusiast and desire to create an energy efficient and cost-effective landscape around you, provided you have requisite space, then you should go the drawing board before you begin your landscaping project. Create to-the-scale sketch of the home and surroundi...
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31,May 2012
On the basis of your lifestyle and habits, you can select an appropriate plant type. While some plants need lot of care others require minimal attention. You should determine how much maintenance and time you are ready to give your containers. Cacti or Sedums are known for their low-maintenance n...
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31,May 2012
Container gardening encompasses different varieties of plants that can be grown successfully, indoors or outdoors. Generally ornamental plants, Cacti and some vegetables can be easily grown in containers. However other types of plants can also be grown if their requisite growth requirements are m...
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30,May 2012
The space crunch and rising property rates have compelled the masses to switch to indoor gardening these days. Organic and vegetable farming are no longer limited to large farmlands and yards; one can conveniently grow vegetables and other plants within the confines of a small apartment.
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29,May 2012
The modern day agriculture and gardening industry relies too much on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to increase the productivity. Overdependence on chemical fertilizers for faster production of cereals, fruits and vegetables to feed increasing human population, across the globe has created h...
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25,May 2012
Plants grow in different geographic terrain and climate. They are found in fertile plains, deserts, mountains and riverside. Some plants have evolved themselves and thrive well under water surface. You can easily grow plants indoors in containers or pots, but growing an aquatic plant in the...
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22,May 2012
From cleansing, internal or external atmosphere, to providing healthy organic food, green walls are helping people utilize free space to improve their quality of life. Like rooftop gardens, living or breathing walls are lungs of the cities that consume excess Carbon dioxide and replace it with li...
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19,May 2012
The key to lush green and healthy garden is selecting the right plants according to local climate and maintaining perfect soil fertility level throughout the year. Different plants have different growth requirements and you should have good idea about, which plant to grow in your garden. Su...
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14,May 2012
Mint is herb that is known for its distinctive aroma and cooling sensation, especially when its leaves are rubbed against the skin. The name Mint originates from the Greek word “Menthe” and there is a legend behind this name. In Greek mythology, Minthee was a nymph who fell in love wi...
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12,May 2012
Butterflies are colorful creatures and add their beauty to the garden. Lovely little winged creatures flying around in the garden make it a lively place. So why not make a garden that provides proper food, shelter and environment, where butterflies can thrive in abundance to make the garden truly...
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09,May 2012
A garden, big or small, looks incomplete without a pond. Water features like fountain, waterfall, running stream add their own charm to garden landscape.The sight of beautiful fish swimming in garden pond is a treat to eyes and sound of waterfall is music to ears.
Selecting the Right desi...
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07,May 2012
Moon is the closest celestial object to earth and influences all the living things. Plants are also affected by the Lunar cycle and while creating a flower or vegetable garden it is important to fully comprehend how different phases of the moon affect the growth of&n...
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01,May 2012
When we talk about gardening and landscaping we usually discuss about the outdoor private or public gardens. The urban way of living is shrinking free space needed for gardens. The diminishing green space in the cities is forcing people to re-think their gardening strategy. The advent of innovati...
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28,Apr 2012
Hydroseeding is the process of spraying a mixture of fertilizer, bio-degradable mulch and glue, water and seeds with aim to grow vegetation over large area in a single operation. Inhospitable terrain and large areas make it impractical for growers to provide green cover through conventional seedi...
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23,Apr 2012
The green space is shrinking fast in cities and so are its benefits. Whether it is growing green grass or planting few plants to make the landscape around you enticing, you need to hire professional gardening and landscaping professional or follow the right lawn growing practices.
Grass in its w...
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21,Apr 2012
Weeds are classified as wild plants that compete with garden plants and impede their growth. Naturally the gardening and landscaping fraternity views weeds as invasive plants that affect their gardening output. There are many ways in which weed can be controlled or eliminated. People use herbicid...
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28,Feb 2012
Organic fertilizer is utilized in location of commercial or artificial brands to lessen the quantity of unsafe chemicals found in create and to provide a continuous supply of nutrients to expanding plants. This creates meals that is safer and healthier for buyers, and produces an environment free...
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27,Feb 2012
Hydroponic gardening is the science of growing plants in a controlled environment without soil - free from soil borne pests and diseases.
Hydroponically grown plants are raised in greenhouses under carefully monitored and controlled conditions. Gravel is normally used as the medium to support th...
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27,Feb 2012
Most therapists have verified through research that the sound of water has a calming effect on the mind and body. Therefore, if you are looking for a place of relaxation then a water garden is the answer. It is proven to aid in the healing and renewal of your tired mind and overworked body by inc...
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06,Feb 2012
Terraces present wonderful possibilities in the garden. They are outdoor living rooms during good weather and form a transition from the outdoors to the indoors throughout the year.
The terrace may be either at ground level, below ground level, or raised above it. The simplest type is ground lev...
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04,Feb 2012
Probably the most limiting variable for people creating desert landscaping ideas is water. Many people would be too cautious and conservative when landscaping arid areas for fear that there won’t be enough water to irrigate plants and foliage. In truth there is a way to managing this resour...
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04,Feb 2012
Desert landscaping is the best alternative if you want to turn a lifeless desert garden into a lovely paradise. With deliberate planning and substantial irrigation system, you can easily set-up your dream desert landscape. This landscaping idea is configured for desert regions. Planting and keepi...
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04,Feb 2012
Does aquaponics really work? The simple answer is yes it certainly does. A well set up Aquaponics system will grow tasty food in half the time of a similar hydroponics set up. It is also really easy to start an Aquaponics system without spending a lot of money.
How does Aquaponics work?
The bea...
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04,Feb 2012
An aquaponics garden can be very easy to set up, as well as low cost. For those who are already familiar with hydroponics, it will be even easier. A lot of people still question how simple and effective an aquaponics system can be. Until they actually try it, they never realise how much better it...
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04,Feb 2012
One of the most obvious advantages of aquaponic gardening is all the fresh fish and vegetables they will provide for you. And all this from very little effort on your part. Although this type of garden does require some care and will not entirely take care of itself. But the alternative would be ...
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04,Feb 2012
Aquaponics is not a new way of growing food, but it is newly developing. Nature has been been using this type of method long before humans have been around. But we are now just discovering the advantages of this type of system and just how effective this form of growing both plants and fish reall...
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31,Jan 2012
Anyone who has done gardening in the open will be applying their knowledge to the greenhouse, just altering it a little to garden under glass. A greenhouse is not always a "hot house", as it is sometimes called. Plants usually do their best at temperatures slightly lower and with a much...
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25,Jan 2012
Designing a garden landscape incorporates several professional disciplines including the need for horticulture knowledge, construction expertise, drainage and irrigation expertise, as well as the need to have an extensive knowledge of design principles and how to incorporate them creatively in th...
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25,Jan 2012
When most of us think of a colorful garden, we envision beautiful expanses of flowers blowing in the wind. While flowers do provide a great deal of vibrant color in a landscape, there are many other options for adding color to your outdoor areas. Here we share the alternatives to flowers for addi...
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25,Jan 2012
Preface
With the increasing population on this earth very few space is left for recreation and aesthetic purposes. Garden is one of the places where people go and interact with natural beauty which gives them a pleasant feeling. Laying out of garden also needs lot of efforts to give it a natural ...
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25,Jan 2012
Everyone would like to have a perfect plot of land, but in actual practice the plot available for gardening either will not be in a good site or the shape and size will not be ideal. Whatever may be the case, one should not to be hopeless. A good designer is one who will make the best use of ...
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07,Jan 2012
Power Equipment Warehouse offers practical, money-saving advice for any professional landscaper or homeowner!
Follow these tips to insure safe and proper storage of lawn and garden equipment:
1. Disconnect the spark plug before working on any power equipment that has an engine.
2. Drain or stab...
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