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Each of these evergreen shade-loving foundation plants is suitable for areas with partial to light shade., are also excellent choices for shady areas around the foundation.Except for small flowering trees, large plants should not be used as foundation...

That's just a little of what I've read in my summer-travel-deprivation reading. Upon the World Health Organization's determination that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's herbicide Roundup, is probably carcinogenic to humans , some European...

A massive rupture can be messy, but a pinhole leak can be of greater concern. If you see signs of fluid leakage, replace the hose immediately. Even under low pressure it can cause problems, but under high pressure, it can cut like a knife, penetrating...

A list of decorative companion plants assure the gardener (and their neighbors) of an attractive display, regardless of the season. Blueberry bushes instead of boxwood and fruit trees instead of sterile specimens make efficient use of the planting area,...

Moist conditions can encourage rust formation, which both dulls and deteriorates your equipment and eventually destroys your investment in quality tools. Keep your shovels, spades and hoes in tip-top shape for spring gardening with this simple maintenance...

Plants that should be avoided include thorny types:are perfect specimens to enliven the shadowed entryway. Whether choosing a relaxed grouping of mixed border plants or a more formal pottedflanking the front steps, the landscaping of the front door garden...

If the colder air mass is growing, as they would do at night or when "flowing" due to atmospheric dynamics, the warm air will be pushed upward and clouds will form at the interface between the air masses.

As long as you include suitable seaside plantings within your coastal garden ideas and take the time for planning ocean gardens, you should not encounter any issues. Beach plum andare also good choices.

Pilots holes should not be too large, as incorrect readings are common when the glass bulb or digital sensor is not in direct contact with the soil. Your spring planting date will vary from region to region and year to year.

Holly has green-, blue- or cream-variegated leaves, and produce red and white berries. Mock orange grows to 7 feet with spring blooming white flowers. Spirea likes full sun and grows to 7 feet with white, fragrant flowers.

Two weeks before your last-frost date, your cool-season vegetables will be able to survive on their own. Tags gardening , Lists , spring garden Two weeks before your last-frost date, your cool-season vegetables will be able to survive on their own outdoors.

Roll-over protective structure (ROPS) A frame on open station (non-cab) tractors provides a safe environment for the tractor operator in the event of a rollover. Four-wheel Drive (4WD) Vehicles with four-wheel drive allow all four wheels to receive power...

One of the best vegetables to store is cabbage. The crop is a greedy feeder, so it's wise to have plenty of compost on hand and to water it consistently so that the heads don't crack.

(However, in hindsight, I wish I had made it slightly wider and deeper, as I am still experiencing occasional flooding over and beyond its banks. You can also get serious and mortar the bigger stones into place to ensure they don't travel, but this can...

A clear invoice is attached to the product with a note about consignment, and a second invoice with final total is sent to the retailer after the transaction is complete. The retailer must understand that any remaining inventory must be returned or verifiably...

My green thumb can be rather selective at times—preferring easy-to-grow greens and herbs to the more finicky pest- and disease-susceptible plants—so I know we're not going to meet this goal our first year.

Tags Lists , Tractor Factors To guide you through these unfamiliar waters, here's a glossary of common tractor terms. The ROPS can be installed in the cab of the tractor if it has one, or it might be a steel bar that curves above the driver's seat on...

They had to smash up the old walk, steps and porch before they could repoint the bricks and begin to build the new porch. They use these hollow stakes with nail holes through them to carefully position the frame and enable it to hold the weight of the...

During summer, the couple relies on city water. The hens might even munch on a few garden bugs during their daily, supervised roaming time. Eventually, Hebert plans to be proficient enough in controlled pollination to be able to produce all their own...

The two 8-foot 2×4 uprights of the trellis were easy to erect—no cuts to the wood were needed. We quickly established that that I had built it too small. “You cut, and I'll paint,” was her admonition, so I did.

Despite our shock over the geyser, the artisan well was a rather exciting find that we hope will lead to good water sources for our future farming endeavors! « More Restore Farmhouse Order» Tags geothermal heating and cooling systems , Stephanie Staton

Using a masonry bit, I drilled three holes in the bottom of the dish and filled it with good-quality potting soil . When my grandmother passed away 10 years ago, I became the proud owner of her favorite birdbath.

Dannik Gardens offers naturally raised vegetables for their CSA subscriptions and farmers market sales, along with armfuls of flowers and an impressive menagerie of goats, pigs, horses and bees.

Plant Sunflowers & Other Flowering Plants In many locales, it's not too late to plant now for a later-summer bloom. Keep those fences active. While that's wonderful for the nectar producing plants your bees rely on, it also means grass and weeds take...

The permanent law currently only offers this tax credit to C corporations, which small businesses, restaurants and farmers usually aren't. This is a great time to call your senators! Find his or her telephone number , and call to voice your position on...

He played his songs in a little Knoxville radio station, and on a clear day I could hear him. It became the most important timber tree in Hungary and Romania, and became a landscape tree for others.

The key to a smooth stain finish is the application of very thin layers. I chose nights that would require little to no foot traffic the following day. Here are some tips that helped me pull this off: Stain at night.