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Archive for October, 2007

31
Oct

Organic Compost - It Is All in What You Add

Compost by definition is organic. It is the decayed remainder of flora & fauna & thus is processed organic material. That said, additives both known & unknown can add inorganic material to the mix.
Some organic gardeners like to add certain mineral additives to their compost such as dolomitic limestone or greensand to lower pH & […]

30
Oct

Japanese Interior Decorating Combined With a Japanese Garden

Japanese gardens have become increasingly popular & it seems that they will continue to do so thanks to their simplicity & their peacefulness. There is more. There is something truly beautiful about a Japanese garden & it gives a place of beauty for the whole family to relax & escape in.
Usually a home with a […]

30
Oct

Concrete Lawn Ornament & Statue Repair

My husband & I owned a concrete lawn ornament business for 7 years. We bought a lot of concrete in North Carolina, packed it on a 30′ trailer, & drove up I 81 through Pennsylvania to get home in central New York. If anyone’s ever driven I 81, you know how bad […]

29
Oct

How to Use Platform Bird Feeders

Amongst the many types of bird feeders that you can select the most common, & easiest to make, are the platform bird feeders. There is more. This type of feeder has a flat tray like base with short sides that are only tall enough to keep the bird food from falling out. It should also […]

28
Oct

Different Types of Composters

There are basically two types of composters. One type is a static freestanding type of composter & the other is the kind that rotates like a wheel barrel to kind of churn the waste material into a swiftly degrading mixture. Of course these are just the two types of composters that you can buy commercially. […]

28
Oct

How to Plan an Herb Garden

An herb garden can bring a person a lot of pleasure because there’s so many things that can be done with herbs such as herbal crafts, herbal teas & herbal seasonings. On top of this, you get to care & tend for the plants which, if this is all you do, is enough reason to […]

28
Oct

Greenhouse Plans - How To Build A Greenhouse

Are you searching for greenhouse plans so that you can give your seedlings a head start in the spring? Would you like to create a warm environment where you can keep your pot plants & hanging baskets during the winter? And how about growing your own organic vegetables? All of this can be achieved in […]

28
Oct

Home Improvement - Outdoor Path Lighting

Outdoor path lighting is as important to your outdoors as trimming the lawn, looking after the trees, & other landscaping projects that you might undertake from time to time. Good fixtures for outdoor path lighting can really make a difference to the look of your home after sundown. There are many different styles of outdoor […]

28
Oct

How To Do Bonsai - 4 Keys For The Beginner To Know

I remember the first time I was exposed to the beautiful artistry of Bonsai. When I was about 5 years old, I was visiting relatives at my uncles house in Tokyo, Japan. After a while, some of us kids went out to the back “yard”. In Tokyo, as in most places in Japan, […]

27
Oct

Organic Gardening Beauty

Organic gardening & insect chewed up fruits, vegetables & flowers do not have to go together. It is easy to discover how to protect your garden from harmful insects, maintain fertile soil & healthy plants, without resorting to chemical insecticides & fertilizers by learning about a few, simple techniques.
The gardening resource guide “Gardening Made Easy” […]

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