Ten Easy Flowers for Your Cutting Garden

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

So you are contemplating planting a cutting garden. The idea of a cutting garden reminds me of the waves of breathtaking springtime wildflowers along the highways in the Hill Country of central Texas. I’m sure every area of this amazing country has its variety as well. Large urns of these blooms competing for superfluous honors from each state would be a perfect landscape in our national capitol rotunda. And to think a sample could grow right in your own garden.

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Glamping – The Fashionable Outdoors

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

Just because I enjoy the outdoors and camping does not mean that I like the hit that my fashion sensibilities can take when out there in the natural world!  Whether you are camping alone, with a significant other, or in a group, wanting to retain your beauty amidst the trees is important!  For that reason, I have compiled some helpful tips that will make your camping trip a glamping one instead.

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Making Your Yard Greener…Environmentally Speaking

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

A truly green yard is the one that is doing its part for the environment. Environmentally friendly practices like xeriscaping and composting can save you a measurable amount of money, as well as adding the satisfaction of knowing you’re doing your part for the environment.

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4 Reasons Why Trees Make the World Go Round

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

No one knows just how busy our schedules are better than we do ourselves.  With our bustling work, family and life routine, it’s easy to overlook “trivial” things like the health of our trees.  When we have a billion of our own things to worry about, why should we care about trees of all things?  This is the mentality that most Americans have.  We think that if problem doesn’t directly affect us, then it isn’t our problem.  The thing is, with all things nature related, all things are relative and dependent on each other.

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Special Branches – 5 of the World’s Strangest Tree Species

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

We’re often amazed by the natural world; by the antics and rituals of bizarre and fascinating creatures both on land and in water or by the rarity and beauty of spectacular plants and flowers. How often, though, do we stop to consider trees? The planet’s most vital resource (we couldn’t exist without them thanks to their property of absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere), trees have some weird and wonderful specimens among their number as these five examples of the world’s weirdest tree species demonstrate…

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Top Ten Tips to Maintain Your Garden This Spring

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

6871066972 bb8e4c445c n d Top Ten Tips to Maintain Your Garden This SpringDuring the growing season garden maintenance is essential to keep it in good condition. Many gardeners undertake these tasks themselves, but others prefer or find they need to employ landscape contractors specialising in landscape maintenance.  Here are ten top tips to maintain your garden during the Spring:-

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Camping Equipment: 5 Items That Have Helped Us Live Wild

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

However or wherever you like to camp, equipment is always an important component of your holiday. I’ve compiled a list of items that really do make my time with my family more enjoyable. Take a look and feel free to comment and share with me your favorite items.

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