Soil texture means the quantity (in percent) of sand, silt and clay in the soil. Texture affects moisture holding capability, aeration, drainage, condition of tilled soil, ability of getting compacted and nutrient retaining capacity of the soil. The perfect soil texture is loam and silt loam. The finest soil texture for a lawn is a sandy loam, havi...
Mulch is a mixture of entire or shredded leaves, grass clippings, bark, compost, pine needles or peanut shells encircled around a plant on top of the ground for enriching the soil. It acts as a protective layer on top of the soil. Don’t apply mulch very close to the plant. Applying mulch in early spring retains moisture and checks weed growth. It i...
Fountains are beautiful and are considered to be source of positive energy both at home and office. They also make a wonderful gift to oneself and to others. There are different types of fountains like wall, floor, tabletop – indoor and outdoor fountains. One has to decide what type of fountain he needs. Then the next step is to decide the size of ...
Fountains add beauty and charm to many homes and offices. However , they need to be maintained from time to time so they have a long and lasting life time. The water fountains require very little maintenance. They need to be wiped clean now and then . The water level needs to be checked to prevent damage to the pump.
Flowing and cascading, sparkling in the light, creating soft soothing sounds: a fountain is like a touch of nature captured and brought inside. Although they are small, these popular fountains can have big, positive effects--easing stress, promoting relaxation, and improving ones mental and physical health. However, one can check out for the freque...
Rubber toys are always best toys to play in while taking bath. In addition to considering child's interests and asking what they would like, one of the most important things to keep in mind is the age recommendation for the toy. Following age criteria is important to help keep the kids safe, by avoiding toys with small parts and choking hazards for...
Start with a neutral bathroom decor. Neutral does not necessarily mean tan or cream. Blues or soft greens can be neutrals as well. Bright, vibrant colors are wonderful colours, but when covering every wall of a small space may not be that good too. Add vibrant colour and accessories, wall and window treatments and easy paint effects that can be cha...
It is very simple to choose colour scheme for kid’s bathroom. Learn to mix colours and fabrics and how to repeat colour throughout the bathroom. First, choose a style and a theme for bathroom. With the style and theme in mind, decide on a fabric that has 3 or more colours. Use the background colour from the fabric as a wall colour. Use the brightes...
The child cannot wait to splash in the tub or views bath time as mean and unusual punishment, one always need to keep safety in mind when it comes to bathing. Until the child is age six never leave her unattended or under the control of a sibling younger than in the bathtub. There is nothing important enough to risk drowning and when it comes to ba...