A Geranium is a diverse type of plant with various types which can be grown in a range of conditions such as from full sun to shade environment. The Geranium plant comes with variety colours like pink, blue, white, and purple. It usually blooms in the middle of summer time and there are some species ...
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Caring for a bromeliad plant
If you like tropical plant that needs very little care then the Bromeliads is a good choice because the plants are part of the pineapple family, comes with variety of colours and also provides spectacular kind during its full bloom. Below are some of the steps that you can do in order to care for ...
Conceding: defeat Palliative care for a dying plant
Growing Savoy and Red cabbage
There is nothing really hard in growing Savoy and Red cabbage. It is more to the fact that what type of cabbage you want to grow when there are so many more interesting varieties to challenge yourself with. Savoy cabbage is a wrinkled variety that resembles your fingers which have been soaked in water for ...
What not to do when growing peppermint
Peppermints (the mint family) originate from the Mediterranean regions. While all mints belong to the same family, they also include oregano, sage and marjoram. All except these herbs can be grown in your garden beds without fear of taking over. The peppermint plant is a hardy perennial. The flowers are usually in pinks, white and ...
Repotting plants the easy way
Planting Avocado Seeds
Avocado seeds can be planted just like the seeds of any other tree. However, there is a possibility of them not producing, or even producing mutated-looking avocados. The proper process of planting avocado seeds takes a long time but guarantees better results.For an avocado seed to be suitable for planting, the pit located in the ...
Caring for your gardenia plant
The gardenia plant is a beautiful plant especially when it is in full bloom and you managed to ensure that its condition is always a good and perfect condition. The plant not only comes with beautiful flowers but also provides magnificent fragrance during flowering and when it is fully blossomed. Depending on the climate, the ...
Painting concrete steps
Painting wrought iron
When the weather takes its course, anything on the way will have to bear the consequences. Wrought iron is one of the things will be most affected by the weather changes. One solution to restore their original beauty is by painting them. The paint coats will protect the wrought iron from heat and moisture, thus ...
Building a garden windmills
Wouldn\'t you want to create your own fancy garden by adding a windmill that you yourself build? This windmill project is beautiful and can be small enough to be placed to a flowerbed. Either this or you can build a bigger windmill as the focal point of your garden. You can make your garden windmill ...
Protecting cabinet bottoms under sinks
How to start laying hardwood flooring
Hardwood floor are among famous choice for flooring. The beauty and the warmth of hardwood flooring is the main reason why these are used as flooring among many people. Hardwood flooring planks come in many types and finishes. The most common you can get from the market are the groove edges and tongue that will ...
Building a formal entrance garden
You don\'t have to be in Versailles to have a beautiful formal entrance garden to welcome visitors. If you have small garden entrance, it might not seem to offer much scope for an extended symmetrical arrangement. However, a small standard tree in a square bed can make a charming formal front garden. Here are methods ...
Building edging and step stones for your garden
Having brick edging around the garden and lawn areas is both attractive and functional. You can choose an almost endless variety of earthy brick colors will enhance your greenery and simplify mowing and trimming chores. You can build your own brick edging by yourself and perhaps this project will be the easiest of all outdoor ...