Garden watering system design

An irrigation system is a very important feature for a garden. When planning a garden and an irrigation system, you must take into consideration a few factors like soil type, the water source, budget and plant water requirements. Begin by drawing the dimension of the garden on a graph paper. Net, sketch the locations of the plants. Setting them up in rows is more efficient. Don't forget to ...

Types of herbicides

Herbicides are commonly used to get rid of any nasty weeds. They can be classified as selective and non-selective and can be purchased at any garden center or from the market. About selective herbicides The selective herbicide is manufactured in such a way that it will only affect certain weeds, leaving other plants unharmed. A herbicide that is made to kill crabgrass will not affect oth ...

Rare flower types

Flowers come in a variety of colors and shapes that ca make any garden look absolutely fantastic. Every gardener tries to grow as many flowers as possible in order to create a small paradise in their yard. Although many people know many flower types, there are also flowers that grow only in certain regions of the world. Some of them are on their way to extinction. In the following lines, we wi ...

Caring for a pine bonsai tree

Bonsai is an art dedicated to growing miniature versions of large trees. The pine bonsai tree is one of the species that is use for this art and is suited for beginners, especially. How to take care of a pine bonsai tree: The first thing you must know is how you must plant it. It will grow roots in a deep pot, in order to offer the best support to the tree. You will change the pot at som ...

Solar generators – the devices of tomorrow

The industry of solar generated energy is at the begging. The future asks from us to find new ways to provide electricity without consuming our limited natural resources. The sun is one of the alternatives. For now, the investment made in a device working with this force can be high, but depends on the scale of the need and project. For instance, if you need a solar powered generator for your ho ...

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