Rooting cuttings you have taken from your favourite plants don’t always work out like you had hoped because not all plants readily create origins. Using a rooting hormone or root stimulator will help coax new growth from cuttings which may otherwise remain stubbornly barren. Root stimulators will help easy-to-root cuttings develop strong roots more quickly. […]
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Is Pulmonaria Lungwort Poisonous to Cats?
Lungwort (Pulmonaria spp.) Is an herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennial that thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, depending on the species. Sadly, this vibrant ground cover plant is classified as having toxic properties by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Poisonous Plant Database. It contains several potentially poisonous substances that […]
What Is the Meaning of the Dragon Face and Red Tassels at Feng Shui?
You might be thinking that using feng shui means squeezing your home with an Asian flair, but it really means over that. Feng shui follows the ancient Chinese practice of arranging things in your home — or anyplace you devote a lot of time, for that matter — in a way that invites the flow […]
A Chicago Loft Rises to the Rafters
At times, in life and in design, the only way to go is up. Thomas Riker and James Dolenc, of those Chicago-based firm jamesthomas, took this idiom to heart in more ways than one when they gutted and remodeled 2 adjoining attic apartments. Both units had mezzanine levels that the designers removed to take advantage […]
Chemical-Free Ways to Maintain Worms Out of Tomatoes
Like tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) themselves, tomato worms come in a wide array of colors and sizes. What they share is a voracious appetite for tomato plants’ stems, fruit or leaves. Using chemical-free methods to dispense with these creeping eating machines has significant benefits. It shields the honeybees and other beneficial insects in your lawn and […]
Green Stuff on Crepe Myrtle Bark
Southern favorites, crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica), produce showy, long-lasting summer blooms. Native to Asia, these shrubs or tiny trees develop in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 9. Although typically trouble-free plants, crepe myrtles sometimes start sporting green growth on the bark of trunks, twigs or branches. This green stuff is probably […]
Restuffing Sofa Cushions
No matter what material your couch cushions are stuffed with, as time passes, the filling can break down. If the couch is structurally sound, breathe life into it by restuffing the back and seat cushions. Choose a filling material to fit lifestyle needs and your comfort level. Expect to pay a hefty price tag for […]
How to Split a Studio Apartment Into Two Sections
Studio flats are an affordable renting alternative. However, the layout of a studio isn’t very conducive to living with roommates as well as entertaining occasional guests. Studio properties consist of a single, open-concept space. Even though the kitchen is sometimes sectioned off as its living room, the living and sleeping areas are a part of […]
Studio Apartment Tips
A studio apartment usually has a bath and a large room, which is used for living, sleeping and dining functions. According to an overall online apartment hunt in July 2010, San Francisco studios tend to operate anywhere from $800 a month to over $1,000. Maximize space in your studio apartment with a few simple organizational […]
Who Needs 3-D Design? 5 Reasons You Do
As a client, how do you prevent paying for design work you really don’t want? Making sure you know what you’re getting before you have it built helps. Today there isn’t any greater way to comprehend and have a feel for new design than to see it in 3-D. Rather than your having rely on […]