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		<title>Teak Garden Furniture: Improving The Appearance Of Your Garden</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; Are you a homeowner who has your own garden? If you do and if you are like many other garden growers, there is a good chance that you take great pride in your garden. You may not only spend a large amount of time working on it to make it beautiful and full of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you a homeowner who has your own garden? If you do and if you are like many other garden growers, there is a good chance that you take great pride in your garden. You may not only spend a large amount of time working on it to make it beautiful and full of life, but you may also spend a lot of time just relaxing in your garden area. If you are, have you ever thought about outfitting your garden area with teak garden furniture? If you have yet to do so, you may want to think about giving teak garden furniture a close look.</p>
<p>&#13;When it comes to teak garden furniture, there are many individuals who wonder exactly what is so special about it. If you were to talk to a lawn and garden expert, there is a good chance that they would recommend teak garden furniture to you. One of the reasons why teak garden furniture comes so highly rated and recommended is because of its dependability. Teak garden furniture is made from some of the best materials on earth. As long as you carefully choose your teak garden supplier or manufacturer, you should have pieces of furniture that may, literally, last a lifetime.</p>
<p>&#13;In addition to its dependability, teak garden furniture is also well-known for its beauty. Teak garden furniture is beautiful beyond what many words explain. Its beauty creates elegance and luxury; elegance and luxury that may be perfect for your garden, especially if you are interested in turning your garden into a private, luxurious getaway. Teak garden furniture can transform a traditional or an average garden, into a thing of breathtaking beauty. The natural beauty of teak garden furniture makes it the perfect fit for your garden. Tweak garden furniture doesn&#8217;t look &#8220;out of place,&#8221; as most other pieces of cheap plastic or metal lawn and garden furniture often does.</p>
<p>&#13;Although we often associate gardens with peace and quiet, gardens are also home to many social gatherings. If you choose to have a social gathering in your garden, even just a small one, there is a good chance that you are proud of your garden and its beauty. If that is the case, why ruin that beauty with traditional metal or plastic lawn and garden furniture? Instead, you will want to complement the beauty of your garden and what better way to do that than with teak garden furniture. With teak garden furniture, you are sure to get nothing but compliments from your garden gathering guests.</p>
<p>&#13;It is also important to mention the choices that you will have, when it comes to outfitting your garden area with teak garden furniture. If you are interested in doing so, you can only place one or two pieces of teak garden furniture in your garden or you can add a whole teak garden furniture set; the decision is yours to make. When making that decision though, you may want to take the size of your garden into consideration, as well as how much free space you would like your garden to have. Many prefer not to &#8220;clutter,&#8221; their garden too much and you may want to be careful about doing the same.</p>
<p>&#13;If and when you decide that you would like to outfit your garden with teak garden furniture, you will want to start shopping. This is where the fun really begins. When shopping for teak garden furniture, you will find that you have a number of different options. For instance, you may be able to choose from teak garden chairs, teak Adirondack garden chairs, teak garden benches, and so forth. You actually have quite a selection of teak garden furniture pieces to choose from. What is even more amazing is that each piece of teak garden furniture comes in a number of different sizes, shapes, and styles. What does this mean for you? It means that you may actually have a difficult time deciding which piece to buy! That is why a large number of garden growers actually buy multiple pieces of teak garden furniture and sometimes even a whole garden set.</p>
<p>&#13;If you are interested in buying teak garden furniture for your garden or even if you are just interested in seeing what type of garden furniture pieces are available for sale, you will want to check out TeakWoodPatioFurniture.com. With a large selection of quality discount teak garden pieces, you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for and more at TeakWoodPatioFurniture.com.</p>
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		<title>Garden Magick &#8211; Transform A Difficult Garden Into A Sacred Resort For The Soul</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; Are you establishing a new garden? Are you trying to bring a long neglected or difficult garden back to life again? You can create a flourishing garden anywhere. All you need is loads of desire, a little imagination and an open mind. In this article I briefly summarize some techniques that I have successfully [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you establishing a new garden? Are you trying to bring a long neglected or difficult garden back to life again? You can create a flourishing garden anywhere. All you need is loads of desire, a little imagination and an open mind. In this article I briefly summarize some techniques that I have successfully used for encouraging growth in difficult areas of the garden. By adding a little magick to some basic ecological gardening principles your can create a sensation.</p>
<p>&#13;There are a few essential requirements for a healthy garden. These are: soil with the correct texture, nutrient levels, and drainage; water; sunlight and the appropriate plant choice for your local environment. Garden bed preparation is of utmost importance and you would be well advised to ensure that you have provided your plants with the best physical environment possible for their successful growth. But getting the physical environment right is just the first step. To get the best out of your garden you should provide a happy environment, full of positive energy and a little magick.</p>
<p><b>Visualize</b></p>
<p>&#13;When you first start planting out your garden it doesn&#8217;t look much like it will in two, three, five or ten years. Visualization is a crucial part of the garden design and planning process. It is also important for the growing process. To keep your garden growing in the direction would like it to grow, you should visualize regularly. This is just a matter of looking at the garden and imagining what it will look like when your plants are fully grown. In doing so you are mentally sending your plants messages and encouragement. Make a habit of visualizing your garden on a daily basis and imagine it as it will look in, say, five years of constant and healthy growth.</p>
<p><b>In the meantime &#8230; fake it</b></p>
<p>&#13;While you are in the early stages of garden creation, try making a &#8216;fake it &#8217;til you make it&#8217; garden. This simply means creating an interim garden. You can do this by placing pots filled with colorful plants around the area. This will give you some instant gratification for your efforts. It will also give your new plants some company. After all, plants are communal and are not meant to grow alone.</p>
<p>&#13;You can quickly and easily create new pot plants by taking cuttings from other plants in your garden or your existing pot plants. Put the cuttings in water until they sprout roots &#8211; some won&#8217;t grow roots this way, it will be trial and error but many will grow roots within a week. Alternatively, buy some plants, preferably colorful flowering plants. Of course, choose appropriate plants for the location of your garden &#8211; shade loving plants for areas with little sun, etc.</p>
<p>&#13;Place the pots around the area where you want the garden to be and in between the plants that you have recently planted. If the garden is located in a harsh landscape that is subject to extreme hot or cold or strong winds, you can place the pots so that young plants are protected from harsh winds or direct sunlight. If your environment is particularly harsh, you may consider adding small screens made from bamboo or other natural materials to protect young plants until they establish. In a dark or very shaded area, ensure that your pots will not block any sunlight that your seedlings may be receiving. Whatever the nature of your garden, use plenty of mulch to keep the moisture in the soil and the weed growth to a minimum.</p>
<p><b>Attract Native Animals</b></p>
<p>&#13;Life attracts life, so by attracting as many animals to your garden as possible you will increase the life energy of your garden which will help your plants to grow. Place rocks and logs in your garden to provide shelter and homes for small lizards and insects. If you do not have any tall trees, installing a pole that a bird can perch atop (but a cat can&#8217;t climb) is a great idea, as birds will contribute seed laden droppings that can bring additional plants to your garden as well as additional nutrients. Show your delight when you notice a new native occupant and let him know he is welcome.</p>
<p>&#13;Allow the ecology of your garden to evolve along with the growth and addition of your plants and other components. Resist interfering by killing particular animals that you don&#8217;t like such as spiders, if you are so inclined. Instead, become curious and learn about them. Talk to them. You will gain an entirely new appreciation for these animals and improve your karma at the same time.</p>
<p><b>Avoid Using Poisons</b></p>
<p>&#13;Garden shops are full of garden poisons. It&#8217;s big business. It would be easy to assume that weed killers, snail killers and the other exterminators are an essential component to gardening. However, the reality is that they are really bad for your plants and the animals that add value to your garden. There is almost always a natural or more gentle alternative to using poisons in the home garden. It is far more effective in the long term to pull weeds out by hand and you will save a lot of money.</p>
<p><b>Decorate and Communicate</b></p>
<p>&#13;Celebrate your garden area by decorating it with beautiful things, such as hanging pots, statues, bird baths, sculptures and low lighting, will add positive energy and atmosphere. If possible, include an outdoor table and chairs and spend some time there entertaining friends, laughing and having a good time, or just be there on your own relaxing and smiling upon your garden. Make sure you remove or disguise any ugly or unsightly objects. It is important to keep the area beautiful as you are more likely to spend time in, and give loving energy to, a garden that you like the look of and feel good about.</p>
<p>Take a leaf out of Grandma&#8217;s Book</p>
<p>&#13;Did your Grandmother speak to her plants? Mine did, and that practice was passed down to my mother and now I do it. It works! You don&#8217;t need to spend a lot of time in conversation with your flowers. Simply walk around and admire your plants for a few minutes most days. In the difficult spots, stop and talk to those plants that are struggling. Express pleasure when you see some growth. Smile at your plants and talk to them in a light manner as you are attending to their needs.</p>
<p><b>Crystals for Positive Energy</b></p>
<p>&#13;Use crystals and semi precious stones to add some beneficial energy to the area. Here are some ideas:</p>
<p>Agate</p>
<p>&#13;This crystal is known for its ability to produce abundance and increase yields in crops. It can be used to enhance the health of your pot plants or your garden plants.</p>
<p>Jade</p>
<p>&#13;Jade represents life and growth and has been associated with the health of plants and the environment. Place jade statues in the garden or use jade in a decoration that hangs above or nearby your plants.</p>
<p>Moonstone</p>
<p>&#13;Moonstone helps to enhance the growth and health of plants. Use it in decoration in your garden or wear it when attending to your plants.</p>
<p>Clear Quartz Crystal</p>
<p>&#13;Quartz crystal will amplify and enhance the qualities of any other stone and can be used to achieve any goal of pure intention. Use it alongside the other stones or alone in your garden to enhance plant growth. I hang crystals over pot plants to improve their performance.</p>
<p>&#13;These are examples of stones and crystals that have specific qualities that can assist plant recovery and growth. However, there are many crystals and stones that have healing and nurturing properties so it may pay to experiment. Crystals can be placed in pots, used as a display on a table, in a bird bath or water feature. They are particularly beautiful when they form part of a hanging decoration.</p>
<p><b>Add a Little Fairy Magick</b></p>
<p>&#13;Fairies have long been associated with gardens. Flower fairies were thought to live in the flowers of plants. They looked after the plant by ensuring it had everything it needed. You can add your own bit of fairy magick to your garden by placing a hanging fairy near the garden t<br />
hat you want to prosper from this energy.</p>
<p>&#13;If fairies are not your thing, hang or place sculptures of other powerful symbols around the area, such as the Sun for positive energy and the Moon for receptivity and supernatural powers. Both of these symbols together represent balance and harmony. There are many other symbols of good fortune such as Buddha that will enhance the energy and the feel of your garden. These symbols and bearers of good energy also look great.</p>
<p><b>Feng Shui Garden</b></p>
<p>Designing your garden for good Feng Shui</p>
<p>&#13;The Feng Shui garden is designed to allow Chi to flow. To create good Feng Shui, design your garden with plenty of curves. If you have a garden with very straight edges, add features that give the impression of curves. You can achieve this by the way you place your garden features and how you locate your plants. Choose rounded pots and curvy furniture to increase the positive Feng Shui in your garden.</p>
<p>Windchime Magick</p>
<p>&#13;Another way to increase Chi in your garden is by hanging a windchime or a windchime bell. Windchimes aid in the flow of Chi and add an additional element to your garden through sound. The right windchime can create a sensation of peace through its harmonic tunes. It is worthwhile selecting a well made bell or windchime that you enjoy listening to as this will make a valuable addition to the atmosphere of your home and give you joy every time the breeze blows.</p>
<p>Water Features</p>
<p>&#13;A water feature is also extremely beneficial in the creation of a positive Feng Shui garden. The water must be flowing, however, so that Chi can flow and so that it does not become stagnant. The addition of fish to your water feature will provide more positive energy due to the additional life. Be sure to find fish that do not eat the spawn of local frogs. Gold fish, which originated in China, have become an environmental nuisance in some countries and they will eat frogspawn. For frog friendly fish, check with your Government Fisheries Department.</p>
<p>Frog Magick</p>
<p>&#13;Frogs represent good luck in many cultures around the world. The first frogs hopped this earth alongside the Dinosaurs. They are wise beings, worthy of respect and they will bring good energy to your garden. Be sure to locate any pond a good distance from bedroom windows, however, as frogs can croak up a storm at night.</p>
<p><b>Scent</b></p>
<p>&#13;A wonderful way for a garden to enrich your life is through scent. You can create a special atmosphere by planting the shrubs, trees and flowers in your garden that provide certain scents that enhance particular moods. Add some instant inspiration by filling your pots with lavender, jasmine, geranium, lemongrass or whatever your nose desires.</p>
<p>&#13;Burn incenses outside or light a scented candle at night while sitting in the garden. Select the scent that will be most beneficial for your garden&#8217;s growth. Try gardenia or lavender for love and healing, ginger for success, patchouli or rosemary for love and growth, the invigorating benefits of sweet orange or frankincense and myrrh for healing and growth.</p>
<p><b>A closing thought ..</b></p>
<p>&#13;Your garden reflects the relationship it shares with you and the other inhabitants of your home. By increasing the positive loving energy in your garden you will create a place for growth and harmony, a place where life will thrive. In return you will receive much enjoyment. By combining good ecological concepts with a little magick you can turn a difficult garden into a sacred resort for the soul.</p>
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		<title>Perfumed Aussie Native Garden Plants</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; There is a strong belief among many people, that Australian Natives are beautiful but have no perfume. A stroll through the bush will dispel that rumour easily. &#13; The fragrance of crushed leaves and scented blossoms can be almost overpowering at times. But many of the natives have a more subtle fragrance; you have [...]]]></description>
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<p>There is a strong belief among many people, that Australian Natives are beautiful but have no perfume. A stroll through the bush will dispel that rumour easily. </p>
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<p>The fragrance of crushed leaves and scented blossoms can be almost overpowering at times. But many of the natives have a more subtle fragrance; you have to be close to them at the correct time to appreciate the flavours and scents. </p>
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<p>The perfume of native plants is often produced at different times of the day or night. Perfumed native flowers include many of the Grevilleas (some like G. biternata and G. G. buxifolia have a strong honey-like perfume others like G. buxifolia have a light fragrant perfume), Boronias ( e.g. B. floribunda, B. serrulata and B. megastigma), Sowerbaeas (Vanilla Lilies), Xanthoreas (Grass Trees), Banksias, Eleaocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash) which has a strong almost aniseed scent, Hakeas, Pittosporum undulatum (Native Daphne) &#8212; the perfume of this species may becoming overpowering in the evening &#8211;, Leptospermum species (e.g. L. flavescens), Homoranthus species (which has a Baked Biscuit scent) and Hymenosporum flavum (Native Frangipani). Many of the white flowering Eucalypts, Melaleuca and Callistemon species have a strong honey scent. </p>
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<p>There are a number of fragrant orchids particularly the Dendrobium species: these tend to be strongest from early morning to the early afternoon. While some of the Cymbidium species such as C. suave have a good perfume during the middle of the day). The Sarcochilus species have what is best described as a spicy aroma. </p>
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<p>The aroma released by some plants foliage is not revealed until it has been disturbed, crushed or brushed against. These include the Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) which is probably the best of all native lemon scents and is also used commercially as a cooking ingredient, while the foliage of B. anisata is strongly scented like aniseed; Eremophilas, Eriostemon species, Prosantheras, </p>
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<p>Leptospermum petersoni (Lemon-scented Tea-tree &#8212; also good as a hedging plant), Darwinia citriodora (a light lemon scent) and some Melaleucas (Paperbarks) also have scents. </p>
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<p>Of course you can&#8217;t forget the Eucalypt family with its famous eucalypt scent, which is redolent of our bushland. But now many other countries are growing vast plantations of them for timber, firewood and revegetation programs on every continent bar Antartica. One species, the E. citriodora gives off a strong lemon-come-eucalypt scent while Agonis flexuosa has a combination of eucalyptus and peppermint scent. </p>
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<p>Calomeria elegans has been used as a substitute for lavender. Some species of Boronias also have strongly scented foliage. </p>
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<p>And let&#8217;s not forget the grassy type plants, the lomandra&#8217;s and the Grass trees, both of which give a lovely honeyed smell when in flower. </p>
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<p>So why not think about using some fragrant native plants in your garden. Not only will you get the benefit of supporting your local environment. But you might also get other benefits, like attracting birds, other wildlife and butterflies to your garden. </p>
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		<title>What is your Garden Costing You?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; It can be a scary exercise to sit down and work out exactly what is spent every year, on the average home gardens and lawns. &#13; Try adding up the costs of plants, weedicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilisers, petrol, mower and trimmer maintenance, weed eater cord, garden mulch and even water costs. Even the time [...]]]></description>
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<p>It can be a scary exercise to sit down and work out exactly what is spent every year, on the average home gardens and lawns. </p>
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<p>Try adding up the costs of plants, weedicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilisers, petrol, mower and trimmer maintenance, weed eater cord, garden mulch and even water costs. Even the time and effort we go to in order to maintain a good-looking environment for our families and ourselves can amount to a substantial price. </p>
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<p>So it is no wonder that many people are looking at ways to save money for more important causes. </p>
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<p>One of the first things that you can do to save money, is to make use of as much of that organic matter that many people throw in the bin or wash down the sink. </p>
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<p>For instance do you throw out your lawn clippings? Do you dutifully wrap up and throw out those old veggie scraps? </p>
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<p>Are you one of those people who regularly get the trailer out and make trips down to the landfill with a pile of branch prunings? </p>
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<p>What about those pile of leaves you threw in the bin last autumn? </p>
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<p>Do you realise that all of those things can be turned into a wonderful form of plant food, as well as being used as a barrier to prevent the soil from loosing moisture and therefore increasing the amount of time between watering your garden. An organic mulch will also improve the soil structure, increase the good animals like worms while assisting in decreasing the nasty pests living in the soil. </p>
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<p>By keeping these sorts of things within your own garden you are also assisting in reducing the effects that city living is having on the environment in landfill problems and costs. </p>
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<p>There are a number of different ways that you can recycle these piles of organic matter within your own yard. One is to apply the bulk organic matter directly to your garden beds, ensuring that you don&#8217;t pile the material directly up against the trunks or main stems of the plants. A second idea to get a worm farm and recycle your kitchen waste that way; the worms provide you with a very strong and nutritious fertilising liquid for the garden as a bonus. This liquid is so strong it has to be diluted 10-1. </p>
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<p>Don&#8217;t, by the way, put meat products, citrus peels or onion and garlic in with the worms. A third way is to purchase or construct your own compost pile/bin/tumbler and recycle the material that way. </p>
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<p>So just by composting your old leaves, soft cuttings, veggie and fruit scraps, chipped branches, lawn clippings etc., you can do a lot to reduce your costs that you would have spent on such things as garden mulch and fertilisers as well as assisting your plants to last much longer between watering periods. So as you can see there are a number of reasons for not throwing away all that organic material. </p>
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		<title>Compostable Garden Planters</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; Would you like a more natural alternative to using those plastic planter containers? Well, here is a project for you, where you can have an interesting planter during the growing season, then throw the container out in the garden for mulch, without having to add to the world&#8217;s landfill problems. &#13; These planters can [...]]]></description>
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<p>Would you like a more natural alternative to using those plastic planter containers? Well, here is a project for you, where you can have an interesting planter during the growing season, then throw the container out in the garden for mulch, without having to add to the world&#8217;s landfill problems. </p>
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<p>These planters can be used and grown anywhere you can provide good plant growing conditions, including on a patio, pathway or even a roof top. The main criteria being enough sunlight for the plants chosen, easy access to water and an ease of access to maintain the planter/s. </p>
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<p>Just follow the steps below. </p>
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<p>What you will need </p>
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<p>· One or more rectangular bales of hay, (One per planter). </p>
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<p>· 4 to 8 seedlings or small plants per planter. </p>
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<p>· One to two good handfuls of soil/compost/potting mix per plant. </p>
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<p>· Small garden handtools. </p>
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<p>· Hose/watering can. </p>
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<p>· Liquid fertilizer. </p>
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<p>· Area chosen to provide enough light for growing conditions required by plants selected. </p>
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<p>Steps </p>
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<p>Take one rectangular bale of hay; flip it on its side so that the straps are around the sides not over the top and bottom. </p>
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<p>Moisten the hay bale thoroughly with a hose or watering can. </p>
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<p>Using the handle of a hand tool, dig four to eight holes in the new upper surface of the hay bale, these holes have to be big enough to hold a good handful of soil. </p>
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<p>Into each hole, place a handful or two of compost, soil or potting mix. </p>
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<p>Plant up your choice of annuals, herbs or short-lived perennials. </p>
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<p>· Water the plants in well and fertilize them with a liquid fertilizer. </p>
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<p>· Because of the air gaps in the hay, this type of planter can dry out more quickly than a normal planter, so regular watering is essential. </p>
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<p>· Also remember that your planter is actually decomposing while you are using it so remember to regularly fertilize the plants growing in it. Because nutrients may become temporarily unavailable during the decomposition process. </p>
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<p>After you have finished growing your plants, move it out to the garden, take the straps off the bale, and use it to mulch/fertilize a part of your garden. You will find that the centre of the bale has decomposed into compost nicely by this stage.</p>
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		<title>Grow a Beautiful Garden the Water Wise Way</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; Grow a beautiful garden the water wise way Saving water and enjoying the beauty and environmental benefits of plants are not only possible, but easy says the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN). &#8220;Water Wise&#8221; gardening is built on some basic, commonsense principles: Planning Planning a water wise garden or landscape is as easy and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Grow a beautiful garden the water wise way</p>
<p>Saving water and enjoying the beauty and environmental benefits of plants are not only possible, but easy says the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN). &#8220;Water Wise&#8221; gardening is built on some basic, commonsense principles:</p>
<p><strong>Planning</strong></p>
<p>Planning a water wise garden or landscape is as easy and fun-as planning any type of garden. Talk to the professionals at your local center/landscape firm to see which plants will do well in your area. You may be surprised to find that some very beautiful, colorful plants are low on water consumption-and they may fit into your landscape perfectly.</p>
<p>Group together plants that require the same amount of water. Plant trees and shrubs to provide shade to cool buildings, air conditioning units, patios, decks, and other landscape features.  Shelter container plants by moving them to shady areas. Spike or aerate lawns to insure maximum water penetration. Control weeds which compete with useful plants for water.</p>
<p><strong>Soil Improvement</strong></p>
<p>Soil improvement is another easy and beneficial step in building a water wise garden. Soil that is well prepared at the time of planting influences the plant&#8217;s initial development and yields the best results. And plants placed in the proper soil will be healthier, often needing less water.</p>
<p>Soil characteristics include texture, structure, depth, and nutrients. To find out more about your soil content, test your soil with the following <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.spray-n-growgardening.com" target="_blank" title="Spray-N-Grow Gardening">garden products</a>: Accugrow Soil Test Kit or the Sunleaves Three-Way Meter.  </p>
<p><strong>Wise Irrigation</strong></p>
<p>Efficient irrigation is a critical part of water wise gardening. Your irrigation system can be simple, such as a hand-held hose, or elaborate, such as an in-ground sprinkler system. Consider a drip water conservation system, which can save up to 60% of water used by sprinkler irrigation. Whatever you choose, make sure you plan your watering to get best results.</p>
<p>Deep, infrequent watering, promotes root growth and is the wisest use of water and encourages strong rooting. This provides greater tolerance to dry spells.  Water early in the day, and on less windy days, to reduce evaporation loss. The ideal time is from dawn to 9:00 a.m.   Turn off sprinklers before water is wasted as runoff into gutters and streets.</p>
<p><strong>Mulching</strong></p>
<p>Mulching is always a benefit to your garden and can help prevent soil erosion and evaporation, conserving the water that is available and keeping your plants healthy and strong.</p>
<p><strong>Maintenance</strong></p>
<p>Maintaining your water wise garden means learning how to water all over again. You may find that watering less means having more time to sit back and enjoy your garden. Generally, plants should be watered less often and for a long period of time. Drip, soaker, or deep root watering promotes healthy plants and less water use.</p>
<p><strong>Water Wise Gardening Tips</strong></p>
<p>Follow these handy watering tips from AAN, and you&#8217;ll soon be started on your own environmentally sound garden or landscape.  For <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.spray-n-growgardening.com" target="_blank" title="Spray-N-Grow Gardening">garden products</a> mentioned in this article, please visit http://www.spray-n-growgardening.com</p>
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		<title>7 Tips to a Successful Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 20:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; A beautiful garden is one of the most sort after additions to any home. A beautiful garden takes many hours of dedication and hard work but can be achieved by not only gardening experts but beginners as well. One of the most important gardening tips for any avid gardener is to have good gardening [...]]]></description>
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<p>A beautiful garden is one of the most sort after additions to any home.  A beautiful garden takes many hours of dedication and hard work but can be achieved by not only gardening experts but beginners as well.  One of the most important gardening tips for any avid gardener is to have good gardening advice.  Below are some basic gardening tips to get you started on creating your dream garden.</p>
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<p>Gardening Tip 1.  Consider your plants health as well as your own.  Ensure you keep yourself well hydrated whilst gardening.  As most gardening is done in the sun, involves physical labour and is very engrossing, it is easy to work away for hours on end without noticing the time flying by.  Keep drinking lots of fluids and make sure you are wearing adequate sun cream and a hat.  Your garden will only suffer if you are in bed for a few days with dehydration or sun stroke.  Remember, skin cancer is still one of the top killers so dress appropriately.	</p>
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<p>Gardening Tip 2.  Design your garden before you start digging.  Your time and energy is precious so don’t start digging holes and planting plants without having a garden design first.  You may choose to employ a professional garden designer or you may just want to draw your desired garden on a piece of paper yourself, depending on your budget.  Either way if you have a plan of what you are doing and what you want to plant where, you will save yourself many back breaking hours digging and planting unnecessarily.</p>
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<p>Gardening Tip 3.  Make a list of the tools and materials you will need.  After creating your garden design, list the tools and materials that are required to create your masterpiece.  You may need specialist equipment like heavy earth moving machinery that needs to be hired and booked in advance or you may wish to plant exotic plants that need to be ordered and grown specially.  You don’t want to get half way through your project only to find you cannot get a piece of equipment on hire for 2 weeks.  When this happens it is very frustrating and can sometimes hold up the entire job.</p>
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<p>Gardening Tip 4.  Plan your gardening activities with small tasks and regular breaks.  <br />&#13;</p>
<p>You will no doubt be full of enthusiasm and excitement about your new gardening project but do not over do it.  Gardening is an extremely good method of exercise and is good for your health as you are outside in the sun and fresh air.  Make sure you break your activities into small achievable tasks and take breaks in between those activities.  This way you will not burn yourself out and your gardening will be more enjoyable.</p>
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<p>Gardening Tip 5.  Use the correct gardening tools for the job.  Some gardening tools are designed for specific tasks and can save the gardener a great deal of time.  If you need to purchase gardening tools you can compare prices and makes quickly and easily over the internet.  If possible purchase tools with long rubber handles as they are easier on your muscles and joints as they are less prone to jarring.</p>
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<p> Gardening Tip 6.  Consider the maintenance requirements of your garden.  Before creating your garden you need to decide how much time you want to spend in the future maintaining it.  If you want an easy maintainable garden you should investigate ideas like weed suppression methods in your flower beds.  This can be achieved by using a special mesh that allows water and moisture to permeate through but doesn’t allow plants (primarily weeds) to grow through.  Bark mulch is another good method of weed suppression and gives your flower beds a professional and natural look.</p>
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<p>Gardening Tip 7.  Choose the correct plants for your gardens location.  Some plants are very choosey about where they live.  Some like hot weather and lots of sunshine, whilst other plants prefer a cool, shaded and moist environment.  Before purchasing your garden plants do some research on whether those plants or plant types will grow in the location in which you are going to plant them.  If the plant does not like where it is planted it will be stunted in height and of poor appearance and in the worst case will die.  Probably not the look you are after.</p>
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<p>Gardens can become the show piece and social gathering point of many homes and communities.  No matter where you live or what type of garden plants you like with some basic planning and design you can create a wonderful garden that you and your family and friends can enjoy for many years to come.  The most important thing about creating your garden is that you enjoy yourself whilst doing it.</p>
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		<title>Stunning Contemporary Garden Studios by the Leading Brand Garden Lodges</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; Garden studios and garden offices are lifestyle buildings or offices that are set up in the garden. This is generally targeted towards those who wish to work out of their home but not in their home, at their own convenience. &#13; There are multiple benefits of Garden Studios or Garden lodges. Besides the fact [...]]]></description>
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<p>Garden studios and garden offices are lifestyle buildings or offices that are set up in the garden. This is generally targeted towards those who wish to work out of their home but not in their home, at their own convenience.</p>
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<p>There are multiple benefits of Garden Studios or Garden lodges. Besides the fact that it allows you to work from the comfort of your home, you also get to work in a very beautiful place as the office is built after a careful site survey. The garden surrounding your office offers you a spectacular view, as the company building your garden office will also help you design your garden as well. The garden studios can be personalized according to your needs. You can set it up in such a manner that you enter your garden office by walking through a winding walkway. The serene, peaceful and relaxing atmosphere at your garden studio will be absolutely amazing. A little bit of customization can turn your studio into a guest room or even an extra bedroom. You won’t feel the need to return to your home. </p>
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<p>Women who need to work and also look after their family would greatly benefit from these garden lodges that can serve as a home office for them. Besides, those with disabilities would love to work in an environment where everything has been personalized according to their needs, in addition to the fact that the surroundings of the office are so spectacular. The horror of daily commuting to the head office, thanks to traffic congestion or unreliable train services is the chief concern, apart from other issues. Not only are modern parents keen to spend more time with their kids, but most of us are looking for a better work/life balance.  There’s more to life than making money, especially if you’re doing it for other people &#8211; and much more to working than being a cog in someone else’s machine.</p>
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<p>Gardenlodges.co.uk offers the best services to construct garden studios in the UK. Each studio is built to meet the exact requirements of the individual. The customer’s tastes, preferences and needs are all kept in mind while constructing garden studios. Gardenlodges.co.uk doesn’t compromise on the quality of their products and offer a 10 year insurance backed guarantee. They also provide excellent after sales service. Maintaining good customer relations is another plus point of theirs. Constant interactions between the customer and the representatives of Gardenlodges result in the final quality product and service. Another special feature offered by gardenlodges.co.uk is that they conduct the Site Survey, free of charge. This helps the client to understand and then determine the exact nature of the product that he/she would like to purchase.</p>
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		<title>To The Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s never too early to start little ones on healthful eating habits. Ask Nina and Jeff, two energetic mini-monsters who live in a garden full of wonderfully nutritious goodies. In To The Garden, these adorable little fiends cultivate a love of fruits and vegetables through fun-filled songs, rhymes and quizzes. &#8220;What is that orange thing [...]]]></description>
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It&#8217;s never too early to start little ones on healthful eating habits. Ask Nina and Jeff, two energetic mini-monsters who live in a garden full of wonderfully nutritious goodies. In To The Garden, these adorable little fiends cultivate a love of fruits and vegetables through fun-filled songs, rhymes and quizzes. &#8220;What is that orange thing buried in the ground?&#8221; &#8220;What are those red balls doing up in that tree?&#8221; They plant, hoe, harvest, and picnic their way to teaching kids the importance of fresh produce for a healthy diet. To The Garden makes small appetites grow monstrous for nature&#8217;s bounty.</p>
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