December 2010

Mostly everyone likes to decorate for Christmas and for many a Christmas tree is a must but, sometimes it is hard to decide whether to purchase a real tree or buy an artificial tree. Buying a real tree has several advantages in comparison to an artificial tree. When you buy a real tree, you can enjoy the fun and adventure of going to an outdoor fair or garden centre where they are selling lines of trees, and...

Water; the image brings up thoughts of mountain streams, bubbling brooks, a waterfall tumbling onto the rocks below, summer rains. The soothing sounds of water trickling, flowing over rocks or rushing swiftly by are calming sensations for people. Why not bring that sound into the house this Christmas? There are many choices when it comes to indoor water features. Wall fountains, which can be mounted indoor or out, come in many sizes and styles. There are small wall fountains that can be mounted on an...

When planting an indoor garden, or just growing plants. A person may not be exactly sure why he should use the newer light emitting diode bulbs on his plants than the older ones. After all, the older ones work and mimic the action of the sun closely. The high pressure sodium lamps serve their intended purpose, although a fluorescent grow lamp may use less energy. Neither of these lamp types is a good option for the environmentally conscious consumer. The high pressure sodium lamps are remarkably energy-efficient and can cost several hundred pounds a year to run. The fluorescen...

Winter is here, but that doesn't mean your garden has to suffer. In addition to caring for your plants and maintaining the landscape, you can add any number of festive touches to make your garden a true winter wonderland in time for the holiday season. For example, you can't go wrong with Christmas imagery. Sledges and bright lights make wonderful decorations that can be arranged around your plants or plant posts without harming the health of your garden. If you have anything sturdy and d...