Monthly Archives: May 2008

Latest Gardening Tips Poll – Watering Results

Posted on May 26, 2008 by DanP

The results are in. With about 57 readers answering our latest poll question: the best time to water the lawn? The overwhelming majority of respondents answered: early in the morning, whereas second place was: depends on the season. Personally, I … Continue reading →

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Drinking Beer in the Garden Goofs & Cameron Diaz in Vegas

Posted on May 22, 2008 by DanP

Have you ever drank beer in the garden? I know I have. In fact, the garden is probably one of the most relaxing places I know of to have a beer. If you have a chain saw laying around, you … Continue reading →

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Watering House Plants – Tomato Plants ג€“ When is the Best Time?

Posted on May 17, 2008 by DanP

ג€œMy plants always dieג€, is the common complaint of too many apartment dwellers. Listen carefully: plants die if they are watered too much or too little. So how are you to know? ג€œI was told to water every 5 daysג€, … Continue reading →

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Succulent Gardens – Ideas and Pictures

Posted on May 13, 2008 by DanP

Succulent plants A succulent plant is one that can live with very very little water, like cactii. I’ve heard that succulents are extremely relaxing as they don’t need much maintenance. You don’t need to water very often, and the plants … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day Art Activity for Kids

Posted on May 9, 2008 by DanP

This Mothers Day make a simple flower pot for mum, easily done. We have two sites for you to check out that offer loads of easy-to-do art activities. http://www.artinenglish.com – loads of free art projects for kids Phil the gardener … Continue reading →

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Winter Break – Spring Thaw – A Poem

Posted on May 8, 2008 by DanP

Winter Break by Dan P. Not a vacationג€¦ A Break, Winter shackles unbridled, harsh greys splatting blues, Yes, Winter releases. The bones slightly brittle, time to skadittle, break free from Winterג€¦ photo by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rstebbing/

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Why are Cordless Electric Mowers the Best Choice?

Posted on May 5, 2008 by DanP

Gas powered lawn mowers have so many disadvantages; they are dirty, noisy, smelly and require a ton of greasy, oily maintenance… yuk. Electric Lawn Mowers Electric mowers are quiet, require very little maintenance and are very affordable; Electricity costs can … Continue reading →

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4 Easy Tomato Growing Tips

Posted on May 2, 2008 by DanP

If you love tomatoes as much as I do, you probably want to grow your own? I know I do; in fact, 90% of gardening enthusiasts grow tomatoes in their garden. Try some of these tomato growing tips for more … Continue reading →

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