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  • Artificial grass, Astroturf FAQ’s
    By JR on October 31st, 2009 | 1 Comment1 Comment Comments
    EverLawn® Artificial grass. Frequently asked questions. Does the grass have a directional pile? Only on landscape products and when first unrolled. This is created by the manufacturing process however, unlike other products, brushing with a stiff broom against the pile will lift the fibers. Walki...
  • Tips For Growing Winter Vegetables
    By JR on October 31st, 2009 | Comments Off Comments
    Some people think that growing vegetables is something for only the spring and summer, however that is not the case. In fact one of the best things about having a vegetable patch or greenhouse in your garden is the ability to grow crops all the year round. Once your spring/summer harvest has been ...
  • Types of garden edging
    By JR on October 31st, 2009 | Comments Off Comments
    If you want to make your garden look even prettier and well defined opt for garden edging . It has many benefits and you can choose from a variety of edging options. It helps with all your weed problems, makes it easier to trim the plants and trees and is easy to maintain. So what are your options...
  • Top Four Advantages of Artificial Plants over Natural Plants
    By JR on October 31st, 2009 | Comments Off Comments
    Gone are the days when artificial plants used to look so… well… artificial! Today’s artificial plants and flowers are designed, moulded and painted in such a way that they look and feel real. Some artificials even have a withered leaf or two and insect holes. On closer inspection, you may ce...
  • 4 Steps to Organic Rose Garden- How Does Your Garden Grow
    By JR on October 31st, 2009 | Comments Off Comments
    If you have ever wanted to grow roses, but though it was too difficult to grow roses, let me show you how to grow large colorful roses. Organic rose gardening is actually easy and the results are more than you would imagine. Roses have been grown throughout time and without the need for harsh chem...
  • Is the Grass Really Greener? Ask Your Landscaper
    By JR on October 31st, 2009 | Comments Off Comments
    Sometimes it seems that the grass is really greener on the other side. This may be true, due to the differences in grading on the property. People who live where the land is flat find it dull and uninteresting; often they go out of their way to create height and interest in their gardens. People w...
  • Tips For Taking Care of Fresh Cut Flowers
    By JR on October 31st, 2009 | Comments Off Comments
    Fresh cut flowers add vibrancy and color to any room. When people receive a gift of fresh cut flowers, they want to keep them for as long as possible. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to keep fresh cut flowers. The following are a list of tips to help you take care of your fresh cut flowers...
  • What Are Net Pots?
    By JR on October 31st, 2009 | Comments Off Comments
    If you are a gardener, then you might be familiar with net pots.  Net pots are plant containers that have holes in the bottom and sides, and are similar in appearance to a kitchen strainer.  Netting is used inside the container, and this allows the plant’s roots to easily grow through the ...
  • Why You Need A TrimmerGuard
    By JR on October 31st, 2009 | Comments Off Comments
    Last Saturday, while doing yard work, I was trimming the grass around the edge of the house when I accidently hit the cable TV line. To my bewilderment, it did not take a great deal to affect the line. It didn’t look bad, and I couldn’t see any harm, however that’s when the horro...