Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display by Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or In your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http://www.freeplants.com/resellers.htm Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display Flower bulbs need a good, long, winter’s sleep. Like some people we know, if they wake up before they are fully rested they get ki ... Transplanting Tips by Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http://www.freeplants.com/resellers.htm TRANSPLANTING TIPS Early spring is a great time for transplanting trees and shrubs, but you must do so before they wake up. Transplanting a plant is a very traumatic experience for the plant if it is awake. ... Types of vaccumes by Jeff Lakie There are six kinds of vacuum cleaners, and each one is appropriate for different uses. You don't have to rush out and buy all six, but you may find that a combination of two or three is suitable for your living situation. Handheld. These little vacuum cleaners are great to pick up emergency spills, and to do a quick touch up before someone comes over for dinner. Keep one in your closet so it is handy and keep another in a garage where you can vacuum the car frequently. Upright. These are ... Winterizing Tips for your Lawn and Garden by Cheryl Summer Your outdoor plants have worked hard for you all summer, making your yard a place you’re proud to call home. Properly winterizing your lawn and garden is an important step toward healthy soil, lush grass, and happy plants next year. Remember to take care of your outdoor accessories, including your lawn equipment, gardening tools, and all of your lawn and garden decor. A little time spent this autumn will make your gardening and landscaping efforts easier and more enjoyable next spring! Let ... Easy Fall Propagation Techniques by Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http://www.freeplants.com/resellers.htm EASY FALL PROPAGATION TECHNIQUES As a home gardener, fall should be a very special time for you. Fall is the best season of the year for plant propagation, especially for home gardeners who do not have the ... Choose The Hybrid Tea Rose For A Touch Of Classic Elegance by Ron King The Hybrid Tea Rose is a modern rose, the offspring of 2 old timers getting together: the Hybrid Perpetual and the Tea Rose. These magnificent modern flowers grow on long stems and bloom throughout the year. Although this rose gives off only a faint scent, it makes up for this shortcoming with its many petals and tall stature. The Hybrid Tea Rose has been referred to as Author's Biography: Ron King is a full-time researcher, writer, and web developer. Visit Weed Control Facts - Winning the Battle of the Weeds by Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http://www.freeplants.com/resellers.htm WEED CONTROL FACTS: WINNING THE BATTLE OF THE WEEDS Keeping your landscape plantings, flower beds, and nursery crops free of weeds is a battle, but if you approach it with a strategic plan, you will prevai ... Lady Bugs Are Your #1 Natural Pest Control by james ellison First, this bug has many names. Some of it's names are: lady bugs ladybugs lady beetle asiatic lady beetle Asian Lady Beetle Asian Lady Bugs Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle The Ladybird Beetle is the correct name for a Lady bug and are not bugs but are beetles. Worldwide there are nearly 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs of which 400 are found in North America. The Convergent Lady Beetle is the most common beneficial species of Ladybird beetle in North America. The life ... Vacuums - How to Narrow Your Search by Jeff Lakie When it's time to buy a new vacuum, the sheer number of features and options available may overwhelm you. It is going to take some time to find the vacuum that's exactly what you need, but you can cut down the time involved if you take some simple steps before you ever start your shopping. Start by establishing your budget. You can eliminate lots of vacuums simply by deciding the maximum amount you're willing to pay for a vacuum cleaner and then sticking with it. If you need to find something ... Growing and Caring for Rhododendrons and Azaleas by Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http://www.freeplants.com/resellers.htm GROWING AND CARING FOR RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS Azaleas can be either evergreen or deciduous. Deciduous Azaleas are known as Mollis or Exbury Azaleas. They bloom in the early spring with vivid orange and y ... Wooden Floors Are In by John McCabe If you don't believe wooden floors are in high demand, just try watching a show like Author's Biography: John McCabe writes for Hearth & Home, a collection of articles and resources to make your home more efficient, valuable and fun. Hearth & Home is part of the Web Guides Network at http://web-guides.com . ... Plant Shrub Roses For Carefree Beauty by Ron King Shrub roses are an easy, colorful choice to use anywhere you would plant a shrub. Sturdy and Plant-Friendly Unlike many roses, Shrub Roses are perfect for planting anywhere. They're Author's Biography: ... How to Grow Japanese Red Maple Trees from Seed by Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http://www.freeplants.com/resellers.htm HOW TO GROW JAPANESE RED MAPLE TREES FROM SEED Most Japanese Maple seeds ripen in the fall. Watch the tree and wait for the seeds to turn brown. The seeds are ready to be harvested when they are brown and c ... Basic Furniture and Its Place In Design by Jeff Lakie When it comes to furniture, you have several different types. There is basic, custom handcrafted, and thrift shop types to name a few. The basic type of furniture is found in any retail store and can be an affordable and fashionable way to create just the right atmosphere in any room. Furniture can be a utilitarian device in your home or it can define your personality. In some cases it can do both. Certainly you have been in the home of a friend or relative and wondered what the heck they we ... The Beauty Of Handcrafted Custom Made Furniture by Jeff Lakie There is a defined beauty that comes with handcrafted, or custom made furniture. If you have ever seen an antique dresser and appreciated the time and dedication it took to create such a marvelous piece of furniture you would also appreciate the craftsmanship of modern day artisans as well. Woodworking is an honorable art form. The men and women who practice this art and create durable, functional, and practical furniture are among a dying breed. The quality furniture that is produced by thes ... How to create the perfect bedroom with NASCAR bedding! by Patricia Bowlin NASCAR bedding for kids is just the thing to delight your young racing fans! They'll just love dreaming about crossing that finish line when you decorate their soon to be favorite bedroom with all of the racing bedding and accessories you'll be able to pull together. They'll give you the checkered flag no doubt, for creating such a special and wonderful bedroom for them. Imagine the wonderful memories that your kids will have in such a fun room! Dan River may be a name you're familiar wit ... Pruning Weeping Cherry Trees and Other Grafted and Budded Plants by Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http://www.freeplants.com/resellers.htm What do the terms grafting and budding mean? Budding is a form of grafting. Grafting is the art of attaching a piece of one plant to another plant, creating a new plant. Grafting is usually done be ... Basement Remodeling Starts With Reliable Waterproofing by Robert Clarke Basement remodeling can add lots of extra living space to your home but beware; basement water leakage could put a real damper on your hopes if not properly corrected. There are two conditions you must address for a dry basement, actual water leakage and condensation. Water leakage is a pretty obvious concern to homeowners but many are unaware of the problems that high humidity can cause to a finished basement. Humidity Problems Because a basement is below ground, it will be natural ... Choosing your new Chandelier by Dave Michaels Choosing the right chandelier for your foyer or dining room should be an organized process. You want to make sure it is a reflection of your attitudes and tastes. A chandelier adds style to a room, but is generally a poor light source. Keeping this in mind, here's how to shop for a chandelier that works for your home. Choose a chandelier that can hang at the right height when a table is centered beneath it. Consider both the chandelier and the room you're lighting: if the chandelier has bar ... The Best Retirement Communities in Florida by CRF Communities by Ray Philip At CRF Communities, we consider all our active adult communities to be among the best retirement communities in Florida, just suited to different budgets and style requirements. To choose a few that we consider the best retirement communities built by us is difficult, if not impossible. Therefore, think of this list not as what we consider our best Florida retirement communities, but as a sample list drawn from various budgets and styles, indicative of the high standards that we aspire to. ... The truth about thread counts! by Patricia Bowlin A generation ago, no home maker worried about thread counts! Thread counts have become one of the deciding factors for many people when they're buying bed linens today though. The truth about thread counts may seem a bit difficult to understand. It doesn't have to! More than just the thread count affects how bedding feels and how comfortable you will be when sleeping with it on your bed. Let's check into this alittle bit. Then you can make informed decisions about your bedding when you're rea ... Fertilizing to Create More Blossoms on Your Flowers, Flowering Shrubs and Trees by Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http://www.freeplants.com/resellers.htm The secret to making your flowering trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials bloom more is in the numbers. All fertilizers have analysis numbers on the package. These numbers represent the percentage of each c ... Choosing the right gas fireplace for your home by Randy M One of the most beautiful and practical ways to spruce up your home's décor is with the addition of a gas fireplace or fireplaces, if your budget allows. Today, gas fireplaces are available in every style and size imaginable to fit your every decorating need or whim. From classic marble to rustic wood, you can find it all in a gas fireplace. And today's fireplaces are designed to look exactly like wood-burning fireplaces complete with logs and realistic flames. So you do not have to worr ... Why Grass Seed Mixtures Are The Way to Go by Jon Weaver The gardener without years of experience will do well to consider planting a mixture of grasses rather than a solid turf of a single species. If he knows exactly what he is doing, and understands how to control the diseases which might attack his particular single species of grass, the chances are it will survive and thrive without serious injury. But the beginner rarely has the necessary skill and knowledge for this, and, even when he does, he often runs into unforeseen trouble. If ... Take care of your furniture by Jeff Lakie Your furniture is a huge investment! So is your car and your house. So if you put a lot of work into your car or your house, like getting oil changes or putting in new floors, why would you not do the same with your furniture? Your furniture gets used a lot and you can help maintain its value by following these ideas. Keep your furniture clean. If it's cloth furniture, you should vacuum it regularly. If it is leather furniture, you should wipe it down and use leather treatment regularly. And ... | ||||||
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