By definition, a cabinet is an upright, cupboard-like storage area with shelves, drawers, or compartments for the safekeeping or display of objects. It is an enclosure that has a front hinged door used for housing anything from clothes to appliances and other household stuffs. A grow cabinet on the other hand is just like a cabinet that functions as a storage space but with the absence of shelves, drawers, or compartments. It is only made to...more
All greenhouse owners have experienced it at one time or another, munched on plants, missing leaves, and more.There are more than just bugs in my greenhouse.Over the years I"ve seen a whole menagerie of creatures setting up home in my greenhouse. For years I had a huge warty toad that helped despatch slugs and snails fro the nooks and crannies inside my greenhouse. Sadly he died this summer, but I"ve seen lots of tiny toads crawling about the...more
A glimpse of the rising stars that will appear at a nursery near you.In August, I was asked to judge the 2009 New Varieties Showcase at the Farwest trade show in Portland, Oregon. Thirty-nine annuals, perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees were up for consideration. We three judges, clipboards in hand, represented various gardening perspectives. Dave Etchepare is a manager from Dennis Seven Dees Landscaping & Garden Centers in Portland and The Garden Doctor on KEX radio. Roger Mille, Homescaper LLC, looks at design considerations. Im both a garden journalist and a home gardener. Our task was to choose a best plant in four categories, plus one overall winner for Best in Show. Using the criteria of landscape usefulness, uniqueness and retail appeal, we spread out to inspect the professionally designed display garden and make our separate decisions. Then we met to reach consensus. The trend for colored foliage is still hotblues, reds, purple-black and chartreuse were the dominating hues in the displaybut among plants that didnt make the final cut, I liked the tiny green leaves of tropical creeping mint, Mentha longifolia Mini Mojito. In a winter greenhouse, the matting foliage...more
When people think about wooden garden storage, its usually because theyre looking for extra space to safely store and protect garden tools and equipment, or perhaps barbecues, furniture or toys. At the same time wood garden storage is frequently used for keeping chemicals and fertilizers, paints and varnishes and other potentially hazardous...more
A garden storage chest is one of the most useful additions you can make to your garden, providing safe, secure and above all tidy storage for all kinds of everyday items that just cant seem to find a home elsewhere. A garden storage bench is a popular choice too because with its traditional looks and styling it retains the appearance of a normal...more
When it comes to sports stadiums, performance and appearance are everything. From how the field looks on up to the bleachers, skyboxes, supersized HD TVs and more, stadium owners utilize a number of resources to ensure that fans enjoy the game while the players remain safe and able to play comfortably. This is why the grass found in most stadiums needs to be as perfect as possible. After all, the way things look and feel contributes directly to how much people will enjoy what they are seeing. This is why many stadiums have made the switch to synthetic grass.There are a number of reasons both economical and practical --- for the switch. Synthetic grass helps to conserve energy as it requires nothing in the way of watering, compared to the millions of gallons used to water natural grass in and around stadium spaces. And continuing in the green-friendly vein, there are no harmful pesticides used on synthetic grass, as there often is with natural grass.Synthetic turf is less expensive when you consider the high cost of maintaining stadium grass. Artificial turf also never takes a day off. Synthetic grass looks perfect all the time, no matter what the weather, season or other variables...more
Buying your first hydroponic grow box is considerably a tough decision to make. This article will serve as your guide to give you an idea and help you decide on what kind of grow box you would want to purchase. There are a lot of factors to...more
Moving Companies are those companies that are usually engaged by people when they desire to move from one place to another, along with all their belonging. Moving homes is thought to be one of the most stressful experiences, as there is involved a...more
Prized more than gold for thousands of years, Ginseng root has been Asia's most revered tonic and most effective herbal medicine. It is viewed as an aphrodisiac that strengthens the body, enhances health and aids in longevity. Early Jesuit...more
Weathervanes for wooden garden sheds have been making a comeback in recent years. I am not quite sure why other than wooden garden sheds are also making a comeback and that is probably the reason. Weathervanes just add a touch of...more
The Nitrile Touch Garden Glove from Ozbo is great for any gardener. These gloves are comfortable and also breathable with a nylon back. These gloves can fit to any hand and are also resistant to any abrasion and puncture. These gloves come in all...more
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