It's something that fascinates many gardeners, how to grow a plant without any soil. Hydroponics systems have actually been around a long time (there was a book written about it in 1627). The way it works is to grow plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water, without soil. Soil isn't actually essential for plant growth, but the mineral nutrients in them are. Usually the nutrients will dissolve in the water introduced into the soil thus...more
Why choose synthetic grass? There are several reasons for it. Artificial grass is easier to look after and maintain and you wont have face much trouble and seasonal surprises. It is extremely convenient and more consistent than the actual grass. Therefore you would hardly find any lumps or bumps in your synthetic green. If you wish to use artificial grass in your backyard then you will find synthetic green easier to practice. Also you will not...more
For several years, people have been turning to indoor gardening as their favorite pastime. There are a lot of reasons why people keep gardens indoors: business, pleasure, food and therapy. In recent years, however, hydroponic gardens have become a popular alternative to traditional soil gardens a new type of indoor gardening.In essence, hydroponic gardening (growing plants without soil) isn't so new. Accounts of hydroponics date back to the days of ancient Egypt, and it is believed that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were hydroponic. Today, hydroponics has become more accessible and commonplace due to the recent technological advances. Governments now sponsor hydroponic growing on a large scale, and hobbyists now maintain hydroponic gardens in their houses.Hydroponics is the act of growing plants without soil. The word "hydroponics" comes from the Greek language and simply means "working water". The nutrients are supplied to the plants in a water solution provided to the plant roots; the soil that usually anchors the roots is substituted by one of several available substances. Hydroponic indoor gardening can use natural light, certain forms of artificial lighting, or a combination...more
Plants are very helpful to the species of human. The reason behind this is that plants emit the very gas that keeps every bit of cell in the body in good living condition. Plants also provide the food and at times the fluid necessary for the continuity of life on earth. They too supply the materials needed in order to put up a shelter that can...more
Are you one of those people who love to tend to their gardens? If you are an avid gardener, you should invest in a good garden tool cart to help you carry your garden tools and garden decor as you go around your garden. With the help of a reliable garden tool cart, you can save a lot of time and effort in moving your stuff as you work.Finding The...more
This past weekend I finally finished digging out all of the grass that was my front lawn. I replaced the grass with water conserving plants. My yard is in San Diego, California, and so some of what I recently experienced in doing this is specific to Southern California. However, I also did this about fifteen years ago in Connecticut, so this article should apply to anyone who wants to be rid of their lawn.The first step in replacing your lawn is to remove the grass. This is by far the hardest and least glamorous part of the project. There are a few ways to go about this. You can spray something like Roundup to kill your grass. You can take a rototiller to your lawn. You can dig your lawn up bit by bit with a shovel.You can spray something like Roundup on your lawn and wait for it to completely die. I'm not sure how many treatments this would take, but I think it would take a while. Still, you might avoid a lot of digging this way. I did not kill my lawn with Roundup. One reason is that the sod that made up my lawn had this green plastic netting under it, and I wanted that netting gone. The other problem with using Roundup is that it would leave lots of unsightly dead...more
The southwestern United States is covered with a wide variety of desert territory, with a high degree of biodiversity. While seeing coffee tabletop books full of stunning photography may seem initially intriguing, living in the Sonoran, Mojave, or...more
Sun shade and shade structures are critically important if you wish to avoid direct exposure to the Sun and the concomitant ultraviolet (UV) radiation. When you live in tropical places, being continuously out in the sun can be detrimental to your...more
When thinking about garden design, 99 times out of 100, you are going to incorporate a patio of some description in your design. Following the Alan Titchmarsh methodology for garden design, you start with a blank piece of paper, put on the things...more
Custom decorative concrete is one of the most used concrete technologies today. Weather its for residential or commercial, custom decorative concrete has grown immensely in popularity for new construction and remodeling. Different types of uses have...more
Concrete contractors specialize in working with concrete. A legitimate contractor is licensed and certified to properly perform concrete projects. If you decide to hire a particular concrete company, be sure to ask for documentation of licenses and...more
Concrete Driveways can be customized to fit the dcor of your landscape. By utilizing tools such as colored concrete, stencils or stamped concrete, the only limitation to your design, is your imagination. Colored concrete is a cost-effective way to...more