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how to use grasses in LANDSCAPINg
Read More: how to use grasses in LANDSCAPINgDid you know that as tall and bushy as bamboo get, they are actually grasses? Well bamboo is a member of vast family of plants that grow wild thorough out the world that is known as true grasses. A few of these grasses are grown as lawns in gardens but many grasses are valued for…
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TYPES OF SPINACH
Read More: TYPES OF SPINACHSpinach, the evergreen leafy vegetable that is a staple in kitchens worldwide, is re known for its versatility and nutritional benefits. Unbeknown to many, even old hands in gardening, spinach comes in several types, each with its own unique flavor, texture and culinary uses. From the common savoy to the lesser known Typee, we offer…
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why you shoul have a garden retaining wall
Read More: why you shoul have a garden retaining wallA garden retaining wall is a structure built to hold back soil and prevent landslides. Essentially the wall is meant to retain the soil- by holding it back on a sloping ground. Garden retaining walls make slope more usable as they allow for creation of level areas. While a slope can still be landscaped into…
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Common Household Plumbing Problems
Read More: Common Household Plumbing ProblemsEver heard that ominous sound of a dripping tap in the dead of the night or turned on the tap only to be met by a slow trickle of water? Plumbing problems seem to always crop up at the most inconvenient of times. These could be leaky pipes, clogged drains, dripping taps, low water pressure…
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HOW TO MAKE A MULTIStorY GARDEN
Read More: HOW TO MAKE A MULTIStorY GARDENMultistory gardens are one way in which you can grow plants and vegetables even in the smallest of spaces. And it is not just for small spaces. If you live in an area where the soil is rocky, sandy or cotton, raising plants can be a challenge. You can side step the trouble of working…
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HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR BIRD OF PARADISE
Read More: HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR BIRD OF PARADISEBird of paradise is a favorite of many gardeners . Rivalling the rose in popularity, its favored status rests on its use in arrangements where the leaves and flowers are much sought after. Besides bird of paradise are some of those ”easy care” garden plants that don’t need expert care to thrive. The genus Strelizia,…
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GARDENING UNDER SHADE
Read More: GARDENING UNDER SHADEMany of us have this romanticized view of gardening as sun-drenched landscapes and vibrant blooms basking in the light. Well this is not always the case. Your garden could be nestled beneath the canopy of mature trees or tall adjacent buildings whose shadows are unforgiving. Do you throw your hands in the air because nothing…
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HOW TO GROW AND use COPROSMA in the garden
Read More: HOW TO GROW AND use COPROSMA in the gardenIf you are looking to add visual delight to your garden, then go for Coprosma. With their glossy and vibrant foliage that shifts colors with changing seasons, Coprosma will add a striking and dynamic element to your garden space creating year-long interest. What are Coprosmas Coprosma are evergreen shrubs and small trees that naturally grow…
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HOW TO GROW A KITCHEN GARDEN-FOR BEGINNERS
Read More: HOW TO GROW A KITCHEN GARDEN-FOR BEGINNERSImagine stepping outside your kitchen door to harvest fresh basil for tonight’s pesto or plucking ripe tomatoes for a salad still warm from the sun. Growing your own kitchen garden transforms mealtime into a culinary adventure and the satisfaction of eating what you have natured from seed to harvest. In this article we will guide…
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10 LOW MAINTENANCE GROUND COVERS
Read More: 10 LOW MAINTENANCE GROUND COVERSGround covers are an important part of any landscape process. Low maintenance ground covers will do for you, what shrubs and other prized plants wont do for you-and still demand very little of your time and energy. What are ground covers? Ground covers are low growing plants, often small in size, that spread along the ground. They don’t grow beyond 1 foot (30cm) and will often…
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how to find a good plumber
Read More: how to find a good plumberWe all have experienced that irritating trickle of water that you cant block from your ears. Sometimes you will put a rag or a container under the leaking tap to collect the water but no matter what the echoes of trickling water cant be ignored. It only gets louder. Then it is time to call…
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how to use grasses in LANDSCAPINg
Did you know that as tall and bushy as bamboo get, they are actually grasses? Well bamboo is a member of vast family of plants that grow wild thorough out the world that is known as true grasses. A few of these grasses are grown as lawns in gardens but many grasses are valued for…
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TYPES OF SPINACH
Spinach, the evergreen leafy vegetable that is a staple in kitchens worldwide, is re known for its versatility and nutritional benefits. Unbeknown to many, even old hands in gardening, spinach comes in several types, each with its own unique flavor, texture and culinary uses. From the common savoy to the lesser known Typee, we offer…
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why you shoul have a garden retaining wall
A garden retaining wall is a structure built to hold back soil and prevent landslides. Essentially the wall is meant to retain the soil- by holding it back on a sloping ground. Garden retaining walls make slope more usable as they allow for creation of level areas. While a slope can still be landscaped into…
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Common Household Plumbing Problems
Ever heard that ominous sound of a dripping tap in the dead of the night or turned on the tap only to be met by a slow trickle of water? Plumbing problems seem to always crop up at the most inconvenient of times. These could be leaky pipes, clogged drains, dripping taps, low water pressure…
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