Archive for September, 2007



What Makes a Good Grow Light Posted By : Susan Slobac

Sunday 30 September 2007 @ 5:09 pm

A good grow light is one that provides the correct amount and type of light for the plant being grown as well as its stage of development. Plants of course use light as an energy source, which it converts into chemical energy by means of photosynthesis.

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All about Indoor Gardening Posted By : Richa

Saturday 29 September 2007 @ 5:09 pm

Modern scientific techniques make it possible for people to grow plants, vegetables and even fruit right in their drawing room in indoor gardens. With the some effort and knowledge you can now grow a variety of plants indoors, either with hydroponics, which is a soilless growing technique or by using suitable techniques for conventional geoponics (growing in soil).

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Did Your Lawn Care Company Tell You That Broadleaf Plantain Will Destroy Your Grass? Posted By : cool22

Saturday 29 September 2007 @ 5:09 pm

Herbacides can be effective to control plantain seedlings, and can also reduce the vigor of established plantain plants. Please ask your lawn care company for help in applying the correct herbacides for this weed.

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Best Placement Of Indoor House Plants Posted By :

Saturday 29 September 2007 @ 4:09 pm

You should always select a specific plant species with placement in mind. All indoor plants comes with general guidelines on how much light they will require to thrive — high, moderate or low. If you have your plant near a window use this info as a guide. Southern facing windows get the most intense light and northern facing get the least (about a quarter of southern facing). Both east & west get about half as much as southern facing windows. You should also consider the dec…

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Homemade Natural Insecticides Are Safe For The Family Posted By : Kismet

Saturday 29 September 2007 @ 4:09 pm

Homemade natural insecticides can be produced in unlimited supply at very low cost.

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How Much Light Does Your Indoor House Plant Need? Posted By :

Saturday 29 September 2007 @ 4:09 pm

Light is what a plant uses to photosynthesize or manufacture food so it is definitely an essential factor in its growth. You should consider both light intensity and duration when you are deciding on placement of your new plant. Each plant species is classified as requiring either high, medium or low light. As general rule plants with paler green leaves require more light than plants with dark green foliage. Although plants have a tremendous ability to adjust to varying light…

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Orchid Growing - Nature’s Beauty On Your Windowsill! Posted By : Vick Sutton

Saturday 29 September 2007 @ 4:09 pm

Orchid growing is a splendid hobby for those who appreciate Mother Nature’s beauty and grace. While enjoying orchids’ exotic looks, one may think it’s impossible to grow them indoors. However, nowadays a wide range of orchid species and hybrids as well as availability of orchid growing supply stores gives anyone a chance to nurture these amazing flowers at home. But don’t get it wrong, it does take patience and love, no wonder an orchid has been a symbol of commitment and love for centuries.

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