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Every time the recipient moisturizes their chapped hands with their lotion bar, they will think of you.A gift of a handmade ornament is always appreciated during the holidays. Chop some fresh herbs(or dried) and blend them thoroughly with the softened...

The picture at right shows a variegated (leaves having white or yellow markings) Ming aralia.The all green types are just as lovely.Dinner plate aralia (Polyscias scutellaria, or P.

A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without express permission of the creator.

At about the halfway point, you will want to change their positions so that the carrier cords will be used to tie the knots and the original knot tying cords will become the carrier cords.

Is your Spider plant perpetually spindly? One website I came across specified that it will not ship in chilly months of year. As long as the roots are in water, the sky is the limit on arrangement.

A garden angel added just the right touch to the top of the tree.Special ornaments that I make each year are packets of seeds collected from my garden. Obviously a sturdy support was needed.

Birds really aren't very fussy about where they build their nests. There must be a way to clean the houses. I have decided to put up as many bird houses as possible to keep them safe, hopefully I can inspire others to do the same.

I read a little farther, and there were reports of using the pillows for aching necks or shoulders, chills caused by fevers, and to soothe the aching tummies of little ones.The two that June had made for me were of a soft, stretchy, tube-like fabric,...

The east side of the house generally gets good morning sun unless it is obstructed by trees or other buildings. There are many plants that thrive on five to six hours of sunlight a day or in partial shade, and these are good ones to plant in the eastern...

Maybe yours does too.What else will turn up, when I double-dig the functions of my fancy phone? Such temptation! But having been burned before by roses, I hardened my heart, hesitated, and had a flash of brilliance.

Plant Sales at Botanical Gardens are fantastic opportunities to find exciting new plants, trees and shrubs being offered every spring. Sponsored by Botanical Gardens, Community Gardens, and local plant societies offer gardeners an opportunity to browse...

This style reportedly shows good house sparrow resistance as they prefer more space. Because bluebirds face great competition for dwindling nest sites, providing a well-designed and regularly monitored box is extremely important.

Remember to scuff the wood a bit at the entrance to the bat house to help the bats land. But have you ever considered adding a bat house? Bats can actually be quite beneficial to your neighborhood.

The bottle feeder went on another pole at the other end of the house. It lifts off the base that attaches to the window. But they liked the Opus bottle feeder, too. I was fascinated, but wondered if the little birds would really come that close to the...

Birdhouses, bird feeders and songbirds- all these are favorite garden "decor." I tried to "google" up a source of ready-made, wren-deterrent bird nesting boxes, but couldn't. (That'll explain the odd "cheeseburger" reference.)Pintsized but bold, house...

According to the whitehouse.gov website,John Ousley, who remained the White House gardener for the next 30 years. Bush's penchant for clearing brush.)Travelling back in time, we can find several instances where First Families of the past have proven their...

Some have other fun features including swimming pools (bird baths) in the roof. John built anything: homes, fences, decks. He focuses on sparrows, swallows and Purple Martins.Although John has given away many of his creations to family and friends, a...

I would have a busy week, forget to the check the humidity in the terrarium and lose half of my leaves. After much consideration and research, I ended up deciding to use both my gardening and creative gifts, to come up with my perfect party favor: home-propagated...

It refers to a tropical group of plants. Your gardener may not know that other colors exist, so you could thrill him or her with a white, lavendar, or (my choice) peach flowering plant.

Accessed August 25, 2008.Save your money: Delicious cups of wonder from the world of COFFEE Fennel seeds are double the size of anise seeds, but anise seeds have a much stronger flavor.

But the flowers were the same, and since the flowers were the same, a gardener would appreciate the calendar less than normal folk. Nowhere is the misunderstanding more prevalent than in the gift exchange.

The plant grows so fast that children, especially, find growing it rewarding. Growing bamboo in a container is a fun and easy project. Bamboo requires a lot of water and fertilizer several times a year to thrive.The best fertilizer for bamboo is a formulation...

Leaves yellow and drop off. You can control its spread by continuing to spray uninfected parts of the plant, but there is little chance of stopping a fungus once it starts. Spray the plant with an organic fungicide containing copper or a synthetic fungicide...

Its flowers also attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. This native herb blooms boast blue, white or purple blossoms from early spring to late fall, and is recommended for most areas of the state both by Texas A& M University and the University...

Growing to 30 feet in height, the best way to get your plumeria to bloom is by applying fertilizer.The best fertilizer for plumeria trees is one that is high in phosphorous, such as 10-30-10.

They may wither a bit, but if given a drink, they'll bounce right back with no ill effects. Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful world.

Plant trees approximately their potential height's distance away from the power lines. Keep in mind that some trees bloom with flowers whereas others are known for their colorful leaves during the autumn months.