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How to Convert Annuals in to Perennials

November 12th, 2008 No Comments

Annuals grow, blossom, and die out in a year’s time while perennials survive over winters and get ready to grow in the next season again. The average life strategy in case of the annuals is quite fast and rapid growth after germination is a typical feature. The rate of transformation from germination to flowering and [...]

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Forest Spider Lily: A Rare Blossoming Occasion in a Year

June 16th, 2008 No Comments

When it rains it is not the water that comes down showering only but it is the time when nature comes down to meet the mother earth with all its beauty, elegance, and spreading happiness. Plants welcome the rains with their flowers blooming. Every part of the earth’s surface blooms with a different mood during [...]

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Pulling your hair out instead of your weeds?

April 27th, 2008 No Comments

One of the most aggravating pests in your home garden is the resilient and cumbersome weed. They seem to grow in any condition and mock you as they grow larger than your grass or flowers. But there is a safe, chemical-free, planet-friendly way to get rid of all your weeds - the Weed Hound.
Can you [...]

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Grow Gladiola and Paint Your Garden Naturally

March 28th, 2008 6 Comments

Would you like to paint your garden with natural art paintings?
Spectacularly splashed with vibrant color strokes of vivid reds, yellows, and purples would perhaps be the best bunches in the middle of your garden or on the border lines blooming with happy smiles.
You must think of growing bunches of tall stemmed “Gladiolas”.
Spring is the best [...]

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African Violets: Spreading Colors beyond Africa

March 18th, 2008 5 Comments

You might have owned or at least seen an African violet. It is an extremely popular indoor plant. With its range of colored flowers it spreads happiness in homes around the world.
The backstage story behind his lovely plant dates back to the year 1892 when for the first time this plant came in to knowledge [...]

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A Flower Garden for Your Home

March 15th, 2008 7 Comments

Picture a constant supply of beautiful cut flowers for your home, or fresh cut flowers for friends, and special occasions. Beautiful flowers at your disposal are possible by planting a well-stocked flower garden. To begin your flower garden, select a sunny area, as a flower garden usually requires 6 to 8 hours of direct [...]

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