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Enjoy the Peace in Your Home!
August 22nd, 2011
There is no element in nature that can appear as dramatic and calming at the same time as water. The sound of a roaring waterfall, a splash in a fountain, the silent whispers of a small stream or the laughing noise of water tumbling over rocks are all soothing music to the ears of gardening enthusiasts. Nothing beats the sight of afternoon sunlight sparkling on the running waterfall, making each droplet look like a precious a diamond, the rippling disturbance created by sweet winds over the surface of a pool or the reflection of the vast blue sky in still water.
Because of the immense satisfaction and peace of mind it provides, water gardening is the most popular form of horticulture. Though the modern horticulture texts consider this challenging and rewarding art as relatively new, the actual practice of it dates back to several hundreds of years. Digging into the historical archives reveals that civilizations everywhere like Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, Rome, China and even Arabia practiced this form of gardening to add aesthetic value to their palaces, public regions, homes and places of devotion. The science back then was advanced enough for them to indulge in exotic plant cultivation and maintaining various aquatic species in their water gardens.
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Water Gardening
August 19th, 2011
Choosing the site: The site should be ideally in part sun. This means sun preferably in the morning and shaded in the afternoon. This will keep the pond from getting too warm in the summer months. This will also help keep the algae from getting out of control.Hard or soft liner? In my experience a soft liner works best. The hard liners are pre-formed and not easy to get level. When you are installing a pre-formed liner many of them have built in plant shelves and different levels. Dig the hole larger than the entire surface size of the pond and the total depth. This makes for a lot of digging. Once its dug and the bottom is level, install the liner and start back filling. Try to have more than one person back fill with you, so the liner does not shift. Try to pack it down as you go. Putting some water in the liner will help anchor it in place while you are back filling it. If you live in an area of the country that has freezing temps in the winter, BEWARE: Hard liners can pop out of the ground during the winter months. A soft liner gives you more flexibility. With design, with layout and the edges are easier to hide. When digging for a soft liner install, spray paint the shape of the pond onto the ground, then start digging. This too should be as level as possible, however the soft liner is very forgiving and will bend to any slight bumps or divets.
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The Essentials of Indoor Gardening Tools
March 16th, 2011
Every workman needs to be fully equipped with his occupational tools in order to perform effectively, and so is the case with gardeners. As in the case of conventional gardeners who carry out their tasks outside, indoor gardeners also require the necessary equipment to perform their chores. There is a particular indoor gardening appliance designated for each task and this ensures that the work is done efficiently and speedily. Furthermore, the appropriate equipment will help in reducing the need for unnecessary tools with the right choice of gardening tools.
A broad range of indoor gardening equipment is available on market shelves for you to pick. The range is so extensive that even the most passionate indoor gardeners are not aware of some of these tools. The equipment on offer include regular tools such as rakes, unusual tools such as fertilizer feed spoons, gloves for the fingers, and accessories like “glow light” to provide sufficient illumination for healthy growth.
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Getting Started in Water Gardening
February 28th, 2011
There have been many new trends surfacing in gardening recently, and water gardening is one of the most popular. Water gardening can be in the form of waterfalls, ponds, fountains, and other similar designs. All of these water gardening designs can be enhanced by rock work combinations and lighting, plants, and even fish. Water gardening doesn’t have to be a pond or natural water source either, it can consist of just a plastic tub, or basically anything else that can hold water.
Probably the most important thing to consider when you design your water garden the location where you choose to put it. Since plants and fish both need plenty of sunlight, areas in direct light away from trees and bushes are the most desirable places. This will also help prevent leaves and debris from collecting in the water.
The first step you should take When designing your water garden to decide what size you want your garden to be. This will depend on how much money you are willing to spend because water gardening can get expensive if you opt for a large garden full of plants, rocks, fish, and lights. Also consider the size of your property, and the amount of time you want to spend maintaining your water garden.
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Your Hands and Legs in the Garden
January 23rd, 2011
The basic gardening tools are usually economical and won’t cost you a fortune. However, for the new and uninitiated gardeners, the most basic task that needs to be done before heading to the nearest gardening store is to prepare a comprehensive list of all the tools and supplies that are required. This will help preventing random purchases that are always based on emotions rather than reason.
Upon inquiring from the seasoned gardeners about their most favorite and regularly used tools, it has been found that the names aren’t very surprising. They are the five most traditional and commonly used gardening tools. The most frequently used among them are the clippers or shears. Seasoned gardeners consider it the most important gardening tool as it helps getting rid of excess foliage, pruning and shaping of the plants. They also advise that utmost care should be taken while purchasing shears and one should make sure that they are comfortable and fit well on the hands. After all, they’ll be used most regularly.
Accomplished gardeners state that the other most important gardening tool required for maintaining healthy and strong growth of plants is the soil. Although not a tool in true terms, the type of soil plays an important role in providing the essential nutrients to the plants. The next two most useful gardening tools are the shovel and the hoe. A shovel is put to use when one is planting shrubs, tress or big plants in the garden. It is recommended that one should buy a good round-ended shovel that can do enough justice to its job. A gardening hoe is needed to cultivate the top-soil of a plant enabling the water and other nutrients to pass through. It is also used regularly for removal of weeds.
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