TOP 10s
TOP 10s
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The Christmas Cactus

1.The Feston Rose plant
2. The Devil’s ivy
3.Phalaenopsis
4. The English Ivy
5. The Parlor ivy
6. The African Violets
7. The Christmas Cactus
8. The Yellow Goddess
9.The Garlic vine
10. The Peace Lily

According to The New Ecologist

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related tags: Gardening | Gardens | flowers | how to | Plants | spring | Tips | yard |

1- Survey the Yard
2- Order Tools and Plants
3- Get Ready to Mow
4- Prune Trees and Shrubs
5- Take a Soil Test
6- Prepare New Beds
7- Plant
8- Fertilize
9- Start a Compost Pile
10- Clean Bird Feeders and Baths

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related tags: Uncategorized | compost | Environment | Plants | soil |

10 good reasons why you should compost:

  1. Yard and food waste make up 30% of the waste stream. Composting your kitchen and yard trimmings helps divert that waste from the landfill, waterways and water treatment facilities.
  2. You will significantly reduce pest problems–and your use of pesticides.
  3. Healthy plants from healthy soil look better, produce better and have a much greater ability to fight off pests and diseases.
  4. Adding organic materials to the soil improves moisture retention.
  5. Adding decomposed organic material to the soil feeds beneficial organisms.
  6. Compost amends both sandy and clay soils.
  7. Compost provides a balanced, slow–release source of nutrients that helps the soil hold nutrients long enough for plants to use them.
  8. Composting saves money–you avoid the cost of buying soil conditioners, bagged manure etc.
  9. Feeding your plants well will improve your own diet. Plants grown in depleted soils have a reduced nutrient content.
  10. Home composting is a valuable tool in educating children about nature and the cycle of life.

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by: kevin
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10. We think too small.

9. We think too straight.

8. We’re afraid to cut down a tree, or rip out old shrubs.

7. We devote too much space to lawn.

6. We don’t use enough small trees and shrubs.

5. We plant the wrong plant in the wrong place.

4. We get suckered into taking the easy way out.

3. We use too few containers, structures, art, accessories, and other types of non-plant materials.

2. We don’t test, correct, and amend our soil.

1. We design and plant garden beds based on flower color.

According to RenegadeGardener.com 

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by: kevin
related tags: Gardening | Gardens | Plants | Vegetables |

1. Tomatoes

2. Spring Onion

3. Silver Beet and Rainbow Chard

4. Beetroot

5. Carrots

6. Capsicum

7. Rocket lettuce

8. Combination lettuces

9. Basil

10. Eggplant

According to HomeSite.com

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by: kevin
related tags: Lifestyle | Gardening | Gardens | Plants |

1. Have less lawn and more plants or paving – this reduces water usage.

2. Plant Australian native species – work with your surroundings, not against them.

3. Use your lawn clippings and food waste in a compost or mulch area.

4. Water your garden in the evening rather than the middle of the day – this will reduce evaporation

5. Make or install a pond – this is great for wildlife

6. Install a rainwater tank

7. Grow your own food – start with herbs… (food is about 30% of your carbon footprint)

8. Cover your pool or spa – this will also reduce evaporation

9. Group your plants to even out water use

10. Prepare the soil to maximise drainage

According to Kevin07.com

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by: kevin
related tags: Gardening | Gardens | Plants |

1. Aster novi-belgii (Michaelmas Daisy)

2. Caryopteris (Blue Mist Shrub)

3. Chelone (Turtlehead)

4. Chrysanthemum

5. Eupatorium (Joe Pye Weed)

6. Helenium (Sneezeweed)

7. Helianthus (Perennial Sunflower)

8. Heliopsis (False Sunflower)

9. Sedum (Stonecrop)

10. Solidago (Goldenrod)

According to About.com

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by: kevin
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1. Trowel

2. Watering can

3. Transplanting spade

4. Fork

5. Utility bag

6. Pruners

7. Shears or scissors

8. Soaker hose

9. Wheelbarrow or garden cart

10. Edger

According to StyleAtHome.com

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