Landscaping or shaping the landscape if you prefer refers to any activity or process that alters the features of a piece of land in a observable way, such as living elements of flora and fauna. Landforms, such as terrain shape and elevation or bodies of water, human elements, such as fences and structures, and abstract […]
How To Grow Wildflowers
In the past few years I’ve read about and have seen more interest in wildflowers, so I figure it’s about time I jump in and add my two cents. I have watched in despair as some of my friends have created a wildflower bed in their yards, and have ended up with the biggest, ugliest […]
Home Remedy For Mosquito Bites
Every country and many localities seem to have their favourite home remedy for mosquito bites. This is probably not so unusual as it at first seems, because not all remedies, commercial or natural, work equally effectively on all people. It has to do with our body odours. Everybody has his or her own blend and […]
The Houseplants In Using Surface Trims
The big cover-up of unsightly compost has become a fashion trend and is one to be considered seriously for the added decorative impact it gives. Regardless of the size and shape of the container, mounds of compost always creep over the rim and lie there, on the tabletop. Adding surface trims is one way of […]
Boxed Flower Programs
A current floral industry buzzword is “boxed flower program”. This refers to the practice of selling flowers to the consumer in a box, normally through distribution channels other than the traditional retail florist. Some boxed flowers come directly from growers, some come from order fulfillment centers. In all cases, the flowers are delivered by a […]