It is now the time to face some facts! The enclosed room makes you feel claustrophobic, the four walls of your room, the same old daily routine of idly lying at the corner couch while you watch TV, sitting indoor, tires you. You feel good when you go out and sit at the porch whilst gazing at the endless horizon; you often feel that indomitable will of enjoying the white patina of the silvery moon beam, while pampering your taste bud with some...more
Bob Thompson, an orchid hobbyist who lives in Florida, says this formula will control mealybugs on any plant, including citrus and poinsettias. The soap kills some of the mealybugs right away as it penetrates their protective coating, Bob says. Survivors are then suffocated by the thin coating of corn oil. its horribly effective, Bob reports. within days, every mealybug is gone.Ingredients and supplies1 gallon waterPressure sprayer2 tablespoons...more
Choosing porch railings for your house is a daunting task if this is your first time. The choices are limitless and can be stretched even more by your own creative ideas and imagination. Properly picked porch railings can add a distinctive style to your home while providing comfort and practicality. It is a challenge for homeowners to pick the right type of porch railings without knowing some of the types of railing ideas that are out there. In this article, you will learn more about them. Painted railings are of the many choices to consider. If your house has a touch of Victorian architecture, you may want to consider railings that are painted. Victorian houses have gingerbread appearance and you can pick railings that are painted to match the overall look of the house. You can even include the colors of the trim and house together in the railings. The trick is just to include your preference in the color choice of your railings.Stained railings are to be considered especially if you own a stained wood porch. You can stain the middle part of the balustrade of a shade and the outer section of the balustrade another shade. Another idea is to have the center section of the railings...more
Let me tell you, if you were stuck on the space station for six months and had craving for a Denver omelet in Los Angeles, hydroponics would help you. But let's back up. First off, what is this Hydrowhatchamacallit? Although we are used to finding plants grown in soil, they don't necessarily require soil to thrive. Hydroponics is a method of...more
Why not add a little luxury to your home by adding an infrared sauna or steam shower. Infrared saunas and steam showers provide users with many health benefits and enhance the appearance of your bathroom. They can add interest and value to your home, making it more appealing for potential buyers. Its an investment more and more people are showering...more
Choosing a FeedHydroponics is big business all over the world and consequently many excellent feeds are available, and like plants everybody has their favourites.Choosing a feed to suit your growing mediumIt is very important that you choose an appropriate nutrient for your method of growing. Whilst it is possible mix and match hydro nutrients with organic growing mediums or even organic nutrients with hydroponic substrates we do not recommend that this is the best course of action for most growers. There are so many feeds designed specifically for certain uses/growing media that you should be able to find an appropriate feed. Using the wrong kind of nutrient for your growing medium can cause more harm than good - for example using a mineral based hydroponic feed with an organic soil will negate the benefits that soil growing can offer. You would be much better choosing a good organic feed in this instance. Broadly speaking there are three media types when talking about nutrient formulations:Hydroponic Nutrients: suitable for rockwool, perlite, vermiculite and clay pebbles. These nutrients are mineral based and are formulated for direct uptake by your plants.Organic Nutrients:...more
A well put together residential landscaped property is not only beautiful but will add value to your home as well. There are many homeowners who try to achieve a professional looking landscape but fall short just from lack of education. Learning...more
Author: Sarah ParkerA wild-flower garden has a most attractive sound. One thinks of long tramps in the woods, collecting material, and then of the fun in fixing up a real for sure wild garden. Many people say they have no luck at all with such a...more
Trick whiteflies with the color yellow. Whiteflies are attracted to yellow surfaces, and you can buy commercially produced traps that have sticky yellow surfaces where whiteflies land and get fatally stuck. In Brooklyn, Ohio, tomato lover Katherine...more
We would all like to be able to sit back and enjoy the beauty, and relaxation, of our own backyard pool. Having a pool instantly increses the home's value and if you decide to sell your home in the future, this addition to the amenities will no doubt...more
Author: Sarah ParkerThe first thing in garden making is the selection of a spot. Without a choice, it means simply doing the best one can with conditions. With space limited it resolves itself into no garden, or a box garden. Surely a box garden is...more
Author: Rick DahneAs we strive more to live like our European neighbours, our homes and gardens are continually taking on themes from around the continent. From Italian wine gardens to Spanish verandas, a taste of Europe is what we all often want to...more