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Teak Patio Furniture

cathi — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:52:26 +0000

A deciduous hardwood tree indigenous to Indonesia and Southeast Asia, teak is extremely dense-grained and highly resistant to rot, warping, shrinkage and swelling. Its high natural oil content acts as a natural preservative to the wood, so it can be left outdoors for decades. The first outdoor teak benches were made of recycled decking from old sailing ships. Many public parks in England are furnished with such teak benches, some of which are nearly a century old. Teak is more expensive than other woods, but because of its durability, remains very popular, especially teak patio furniture.

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Post tags: Furniture, Garden, Garden furniture, Home and Garden, Patio, Shopping, Southeast Asia, Teak

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5 Simple and Easy Ways to Organic Gardening

cathi — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:00:38 +0000

So you want to go organic!

Organic gardening does not just mean no chemicals, fungicides, insecticides, or herbicides, it means creating a natural balance in our gardens. Organic gardening starts with soil and that means recycling; recycling plants, weeds, flowers, vegetables, kitchen waste, newspapers and anything else that will break down into compost. Compost is the heart of organic gardening. What goes into the soil comes out as beautiful vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees. Building and maintaining soil quality is the basis for successful organic gardening.

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Post tags: backyard garden, Compost, Fertilizer, Garden, Mulch, Organic horticulture

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Organic Vegetable Gardening. A Labor Of Love.

Rick — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:25:37 +0000

Successful organic vegetable gardening can require a lot of work and careful planning. This includes the preparation of the soil by enriching it and protecting the soil from the infestation of harmful insects.

Organic vegetable gardening is different from conventional gardening in two major ways. They differ from the usage of fertilizers and pest control. The fertility of the soil depends upon three components: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

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Post tags: Compost, Fertilizer, Garden, Manure, Organic matter, Pest control, Plant, Soil

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Raised Bed Gardening

cathi — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:51:00 +0000

For some people, the space on their lawn isn’t large enough to accommodate a full-fledged garden, flushed with flora and fauna that will make any passersby give a second look. But you shouldn’t despair when that seems out of reach. You can make a raised bed to help the gardener inch closer to the garden of their dreams. And the fact that making one is absolutely easy simply adds more points to consider creating a raised bed for their organic garden.

With all that said, read on to know about the nuts ands bolts behind creating a raised bed for your organic garden.
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The Weather And Your Organic Garden

cathi — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:10:48 +0000

Weather is a nuisance. You just cannot depend on Mother Nature to provide the things your plants need in the correct proportions — ample sunlight and balanced rainfall seem forever elusive. Some days, the weather just goes over the line with heat wave after heat wave rivaling Death Valley. And on other, it seems like an endless monsoon straight out of “One Hundred Years of Solitude“. Weather is like a fifteen-year-old … its actions depend on its mood.

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Post tags: backyard garden, Garden, gardening tips, Organic, Organic horticulture

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