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Xeriscape, The Desert Garden Solution

To garden in the desert sounds like a paradox. We all know the desert is hot and is known for its extremes. We also know that most deserts get less than ten inches of rainfall ...

Why Does Light Intensity Affect Photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is a unique process within plant cells that keeps carbon dioxide coming in and life-sustaining oxygen going out. There are numerous components, including light intensity, that factor into making photosynthesis an efficient and beneficial process.

Survival Gardening - 5 Tips

Survival gardening means gardening like you mean it. Many times gardens produce really very little for all the work involved. Here are tips to make a garden pay.

Classification of Herbs

There are several types of herbs. That is why they are classified into groups. As usual there are different kinds of classifications. One of the most commons is according to their use.

How to Care for a Lycopodium Squarrosum Plant

Lycopodium squarrosum is also known as rock tassel fern. It is native to Africa, Australia, Asia and Polynesia. This is a tropical evergreen fern with long stems and small leaves that are packed tightly together. Lycopodium squarrosum, like many fern species, has some special requirements for growin

Five Tips For Orchid Lighting

These tips cover the problems of orchid lighting. Lighting problems are frequently encountered by beginners as they are among the most difficult to resolve. Orchids generally thrive with as much indirect light as you can provide.

How to Amend Soil With Nitrogen

Plants must have nitrogen to live and grow. Nitrogen helps plant life to develop the necessary amino acids and proteins that are required to sustain themselves. Although an abundance of nitrogen is in the air, to be usable to a plant it must also be in the soil. If your plants aren't growing, it may

Insecticide for Vegetable Plants

Vegetable plants are susceptible to insects and pests regularly, no matter the climate. In any given region of the world there will be some form of fly, worm, mold or rot that awaits the gardener because of a little pest. One way to protect your prized fruits from disaster is to guard them with plan

How to Grow Herbs Indoors at Home

If you ask, many cooks will tell you they prefer cooking with fresh-picked herbs, but that is not always possible. Whether it is because of the time of year or the location, growing herbs outside in a garden is not always an option. Growing herbs indoors allows you to enjoy fresh-picked herbs all ye

Tree Removal Services

The tall beautiful tree right in-front of your house needs to be removed. Reasons may include obstruction of construction work, hazard, rise of new building in the area etc., whatever it may be now the ...

Garden Hoses and Gardening Plants

Hoses and plants are two staple requirements of a garden. Care for these investments properly to keep your parcel green and healthy.

Tomato Gardener Questions and Answers - Part 2

Why did my tomato plants wilt overnight and die? Are there any tips for controlling soil-borne tomato diseases? Why do my tomato plants rot at the soil line? These and more in Questions and Answers Part 2.

How to Treat Apple Leaves for Alternaria

Caused by the fungus Alternaria mali, Alternaria leaf blotch appears as round spots on the leaves of apple trees in late spring. As the disease develops, the spots increase in size and turn an irregular shape. The foliage eventually becomes yellow and drops prematurely. The disease is prevalent wher

How To Create A Buttterfly Habitat In Your Garden

On of the greatest benefits a gardener receives from all of their labor is not only the ability to view beautiful plants and flowers whenever they desire, but to study the creatures that are drawn to them. Creating a butterfly habitat in your garden not only serves the purpose of amusing adults, but

Fertilization Guide for Florida Perennials

Florida perennials grow year round in the same spot. Boost growth and production by preparing the bed with fertile soil before planting. Many perennials in Florida do not require additional fertilization after they are well established.

Where to Store Your Garden Supplies

So you've shopped around and collected all of the garden supplies you need to keep you going. You have the spade, fork, shears, trowel, string, canes, netting, seeds, baskets, pots, wheelbarrow - the list is endless, and will continue to grow. But where will you keep all these garden supplies?

Looking For A Patio Melbourne?

Having a patio in your back garden can have many great uses and transform your back garden into somewhere that looks nice and pretty

5 Reasons to Make Malaysia Your Second Home

Malaysian government has come up with an active and positive immigration policy for foreigners. It has been successful in attracting many serious candidates.