07.15.10
Posted in Gardening, Household Do-it-yourself, Managing at Home at 6:13 am by Marty Page
The notion that landscaping involves only the incorporation of trees and shrubs into the setting of your front yard or backyard is wrong; landscaping also has to do with the construction of walls and fences that frame and further beautify the house. The good thing about landscaping with walls or fences is that, apart from bringing out the beauty of a home, it also serves as an effective barricade against burglars Read the rest of this entry »
Permalink
07.01.10
Posted in Crafts and Hobbies, Gardening, Managing at Home at 9:57 pm by Marty Page
Planting roses is fairly easy gardening stuff. The very first point is to by no means let the rose roots dry out. If you do, the rose will either perform poorly the very first year or merely die. It does aid to soak the roots in warm water for an hour before you plant if you’ve bought the rose as a bareroot plant. Container grown plants usually do not have to be soaked.
Normaly dig a dollar sized hole for a 25-cent plant. The bigger the hole, the looser the soil will be and the easier Read the rest of this entry »
Permalink
06.12.10
Posted in Gardening, Household Do-it-yourself at 9:17 pm by Marty Page
For a super party on a hot summer night, light up you yard with garden lights. True, a summer party can be a lot of work, but if it means that you finally have a good enough reason to buy patio lighting and candle lanterns and path lights – then don’t waste the opportunity. Just think how great it will be to tuck fabulous little lights all over your garden
You see, garden lighting is more than just finding your way to the path at night . It’s a chance to create a mood Read the rest of this entry »
Permalink
05.12.10
Posted in Crafts and Hobbies, Gardening, Picture Frames at 8:02 am by Kathy Page
I’ve walked around the Cherry Creek Art Festival in Denver most recent years over the Fourth of July weekend. It’s an inspiring look at the talents of many dozens of talented artists who work in textiles, paint, sculpture, wood, metal, jewelry and just about every other medium you can think of. It’s a juried show, so all exhibitors have been specially selected to appear. What a place to get ideas for your home or office!
Last year I saw beautifully framed flowers and leaves and decided to try it out myself. Read the rest of this entry »
Permalink
05.11.10
Posted in Crafts and Hobbies, Gardening, Household Do-it-yourself at 1:24 am by Marty Page
In this article, I plan on convincing you as to why DIY shed plans are better and also assist you to find a good set of shed designs that you can use. It is a smart decision to build your own shed; this can save valuable money and time, and it also ensures the long-lasting durability of the finished shed. The best way to ensure that you retain Read the rest of this entry »
Permalink
05.07.10
Posted in Gardening, Managing at Home at 5:59 am by Marty Page
Of all plant species, flowering plant identification is among the simplest. As you have the ability to see the plant’s leaves as well as the flowers it produces, you have a much higher chance of making a positive identification than if it is a plant that does not bloom.
This is due to having another aspect to compare against when you are researching and learning about the plant. As there are some types of vegetation that have very similar aspects, differing only in the number of leaves, the number of veins in the leaf, or the size of the specimen itself, closely examining the blooms can make the difference between uncertainty and confirmation. Read the rest of this entry »
Permalink
04.19.10
Posted in Gardening, Household Do-it-yourself at 12:11 am by Marty Page
Bonsai, literally “tree planted inside a tray”, are miniature versions of larger trees. Depending on the kind of bonsai tree under consideration, their heights do range from three or four inches to one or two feet. Like regular trees, bonsai trees may also bear flowers and fruits.
There’s two varieties of bonsai trees: indoor and outdoor. Although most bonsai are outdoor plants, particular versions have adapted well enough to survive within an indoor environment. These would be the tropical or subtropical varieties. In case you plan on raising these, Read the rest of this entry »
Permalink
