Garden

Macro photography is about shooting objects up close. Flowers are popular subjects that provide lots of detail, have a variety of shapes and colors, work well with lighting, and they generally are very beautiful and pleasing to look at…
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Ever wonder why a Lilac is called a Lilac or a Hyacinth a Hyacinth?  See if you know how these ten flowers got their names. 1. Begonia The flower, “Begonia,” is named for Michel Begon, an official in French King, Louis XIV’s…
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Depending on the climate where you live, it may be difficult to grow certain plants. This can make you less self-reliant because your fruits and vegetables can suffer when the weather it too hot or too cold. A green house can help you…
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No neighbors to water your plants when you're away? No problem. If you are like most of us, sometime this summer you might want to leave town for a few days. Really inconvenient from the point of view of your plants, but hey, we’re…
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It's summer time and if you're anything like us, you have the occasional gathering which results in a bit of a mess to clean up afterwards. I often spend an hour or more disposing of half empty bottles of soda, water and beer. What a waste!…
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Much more than an afterthought, garden ornaments can guide how you shape and use your outdoor space, and affect how it feels when you're in it. Carefully placed, pretty yet practical, these elements offer subtle but effective clues: Turn…
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Six different types of leaves are in front of you, you need to look at them well and choose the one that "best fits you". Read what the selected leaf is speaking about you. 1. Honest and Intelligent You consider that honesty is the…
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Do you have moles or other rodents digging around in your  yard?  If the answer is yes, maybe you can try some of these ultrasonic solar repellents. There are mixed results about their effect, but a friend of us had some in his yard and…
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Any potted flowers should be nourished and fed from time to time, especially during the vegetative period and the period of flowering. You can promote increased growth and flowering even for the most hopeless plants with the help of the…
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Summer is almost over. Beach and coastal décor is very relaxing and reminds you of vacation – so wonderful! You can decorate your living room, bedroom, bathroom and all the other rooms in this style but what about outdoors? Seaside…
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