Archive for 'Gardening Guru' Category

Let’s Talk Potting Soil

By Lilian Hovell - Last updated: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

My car smells like cow manure, thanks to the bags of potting soil I have in the back. Can’t say that it smells bad either. I’ve been looking forward to finishing the book so I could get out on my balcony again. Which got me to thinking, what kind of potting soil do you all [...]

pH and NPK Values Explained

By Lilian Hovell - Last updated: Saturday, February 26, 2011

pH and NPK Values Explained Gardening is NOT rocket science, but it is also not something that happens naturally for everyone. Yes, some people have a green thumb, but some of those same people jealously hoard the information that makes them so successful, often just so they can have the best yard or garden on [...]

Advantages of Wooden floors

By admin - Last updated: Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Most people neglect flooring when it comes to home décor. Considerable thought goes into other aspects of home décor, but when it comes to flooring most people just check what the popular trend is and follow it. Why should you opt for wood flooring? Wood floors have several advantages over other kinds of floorings. It [...]

Striking Color Beyond Description

By Lilian Hovell - Last updated: Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Striking Color Beyond Description Physocarpus is a shrub commonly referred to as Ninebark.  It’s a perennial plant that grows in most regions of the United States.  It blooms in the late spring to early summer and is a popular plant for sunny locations, with its bright red hues.  But this isn’t about the well-known varieties [...]

Seed-starting secrets from Frankie Flowers

By Lilian Hovell - Last updated: Tuesday, February 22, 2011

To seed or not to seed? That is a very important question, since seed starting requires a bit of knowledge, some space and a certain skill. It generally gives you a wider selection of unique or unusual plant varieties to choose from and you’ll be guaranteed growing organic from the start. Plus, there’s no greater [...]