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How To Assemble A Patio Garden Using Upcycled Materials

May 17, 2013 6:42 AM0 comments
How To Assemble A Patio Garden Using Upcycled Materials

Are you looking for a patio transformation that will delight the eye without requiring the purchase of a bunch of cheaply-made, environmentally non-friendly baubles? If so, then put on your work clothes, round up some discarded treasures and get ready to create a beautiful haven that will both impress your [...]

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What’s Hot In Home Decoration and Interiors for 2013

May 14, 2013 12:53 PM0 comments
What’s Hot In Home Decoration and Interiors for 2013

This is an article looking at some of the newest design trends currently emerging in home decoration and interior design. It considers the influence stripes, textures and green living are having on interior design, as well as changes in lifestyle. Green Living Eco influences are massive at the moment, with [...]

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Eco-Friendly Garden Irrigation Methods

May 13, 2013 8:10 AM0 comments
Eco-Friendly Garden Irrigation Methods

If you are a keen gardener you will appreciate methods that can help your garden thrive and not increase your water bill. Water is a must for any living thing but that doesn’t mean that we are all entitled to use it as and when we please. The early introduction [...]

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10 Things Every Gardener Should Do In May

May 3, 2013 8:31 AM0 comments
10 Things Every Gardener Should Do In May

It’s that time of year when all the busy bees and the bleating lambs should be putting a spring in your step. May brings a promising end to night frosts and a warmer climate. Soil is beginning to warm up sufficiently for seeds to germinate and plants to start growing, [...]

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Bugs Be Gone: Natural Ways to Beat Those Garden Pests

5:45 AM1 comment
Bugs Be Gone: Natural Ways to Beat Those Garden Pests

The garden should be your own little green heaven, a plant-filled oasis from which you can temporarily relax and unwind and immerse yourself in the Earth’s natural glories. But occasionally amidst the flora and fauna you encounter a few unexpected and unwelcome visitors; a smattering of uninvited gatecrashers who try [...]

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13 Advantages Of Growing Plants Within A Greenhouse

April 10, 2013 7:38 PM0 comments
13 Advantages Of Growing Plants Within A Greenhouse

Benefits of Gardening using Outdoor Structures and Greenhouses Greenhouse gardening offers many benefits that go beyond the benefits of conventional gardening. Whether you choose to go with a very simple greenhouse or a more elaborate one, you can still enjoy a variety of great advantages. If you’re considering growing plants [...]

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Grow Food: Why should you consider starting a veggie patch?

March 25, 2013 7:15 AM0 comments
Grow Food: Why should you consider starting a veggie patch?

We all know that there are issues with the food system. Monsanto and co control farmers, US farm subsidies are perpetuating a system of monocultures, there is high fructose corn syrup in everything, poor conditions in factory farms and abattoirs result in meat recalls and obesity is rampant. The list goes [...]

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Top Ten Planting Tips for Springtime

March 21, 2013 9:12 AM1 comment
Top Ten Planting Tips for Springtime

With springtime right around the corner, it’s time to dust off those gardening tools and get ready to hit the nursery.  The soil temperature is just about at the perfect spot for planting new bulbs for a gorgeous spring bloom, so starting your planting preparation now will put you in [...]

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Safer Natural Pest Control

March 20, 2013 1:35 PM1 comment
Safer Natural Pest Control

Pest control is cause for anyone to be concerned about how the products will affect you, the environment, and your family, pets, and wildlife. While many people consider this when using pest control products in their gardens by choosing products suitable for natural or organic use, safe pest control indoors [...]

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Eco-Friendly Gardening Solutions for this Spring

March 11, 2013 8:47 PM0 comments
Eco-Friendly Gardening Solutions for this Spring

Those of us who are looking forward to the longer, warmer days with increased anticipation are just as excited to get out and get to work on our gardens! Even though there may still be a little snow on the ground, and sub-freezing temperatures to greet you each morning, now [...]

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