People drink water when they are thirsty and it goes same with the plants as well. Too many variables can enter the picture like light, wind, rain, temperature, humidity and the type of plants installed. Keep the plants moist for two weeks, water everyday if it does not rain at least a half-inch. For the next two weeks water minimum three times per...
A collection of blades of grass cut many times, bits of leaves and branches, roots and rhizomes that are decaying on the lawn are called a Thatch. This cut grass is left on the lawn as it provides nutrients to the soil, reduces water evaporation and shields from ice damage. But if the decomposition is very slow the thatch becomes a large layer. Thi...
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...
Flowing and cascading, sparkling in the light, creating soft soothing sounds: a tabletop 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 one’s mental and physical health. Pagoda fountain is an outdoor f...
Fountains are very beautiful and will enrich the environment with the soothing and mesmerizing water sounds. The fountains range from the gushing waterfalls to babbling brooks. The fountains are made to give the enjoyment of the visual beauty and the delightful water sounds. . It is believed that the soothing sound of waterfall helps to focus the m...
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 ...
Flowing and cascading, sparkling in the light, creating soft soothing sounds: fountain is like a touch of nature. The fountains can have big, positive effects--easing stress, promoting relaxation, and improving ones mental and physical health. Garden planter fountains are the most popular decorative accessories used in the gardens that help enhance...
Fountains are very beautiful visually and will enrich the environment with the soothing and mesmerizing water sounds. The fountains range from the gushing waterfalls to babbling brooks. There is a wide array of selection of contemporary fountains that are designed to attract the customer. People who believe in the feng shui way of interior decorati...
One may have noticed that recently it became very popular for individuals to post streaming videos on their blogs or online journals. Some people may have asked themselves why streaming video on blogs is popular, and the answer to this can be fairly in depth. First of all, the purpose of a blog is to share information with one’s self or others. Mos...