Pond is an awesome addition in the backyard garden. The water garden is really a fantastic place to enjoy outdoor life. Here are some ways for you to take care of your pond.
You can add some duck weed and a few tadpoles or fish to your garden pond in order to create a friendly environment for the pond guests. You can plant some water plants as well as rocks.
You need to keep the balance of plants and animal life in the water pond in order to keep the pond clear without needing further attention.
Aquatic plants don't require much attention, but periodic division helps keep them healthy. Every couple of years, in late spring or early autumn, divide plants that are overgrown or crowding neighbouring plants. Thick roots may need to be divided with a spade or a knife and divided clumps can be replanted singly.
Pests are less of a problem in ponds with fish, as the fish eat the insect larvae. In late summer aphids often attack water lilies and other aquatic plants, causing discolouring and decay. Use a hose pipe to wash away the aphids, or submerge the leaves of plants for 24 hours.
2014年2月7日星期五
2014年1月24日星期五
How to Buy Kids’ Desk
A desk is a fantastic place for your children to do homework, use the computer and other activities. So if you have not yet bought your kids the desk, just go to choose one. If you have no ideas of how to shop children’s desks, here are some tips for you.
To begin with, you need to choose the material of the desk. The desk should be made from the eco-friendly material, which is good for kids’ health.
Then, you also need to check if the desk is safe enough for kids. For your kids’ safety considering, the desk should not have the sharp edges.
Do not forget to consider the ergonomics. Consider his distance to the computer, the eyes, wrists position and don’t forget the back and the feet when choosing the right chair.
Next, parents need to choose the desk style and color which suit for kids’ taste. So it is better to ask your kids’ ideas. They may not like the style you choose.
Consider the function of the desk. Some desk contains drawers and bookshelf for your kids to store books and other accessories. You need to think if your kids needs the desk with these extra functions.
To begin with, you need to choose the material of the desk. The desk should be made from the eco-friendly material, which is good for kids’ health.
Then, you also need to check if the desk is safe enough for kids. For your kids’ safety considering, the desk should not have the sharp edges.
Do not forget to consider the ergonomics. Consider his distance to the computer, the eyes, wrists position and don’t forget the back and the feet when choosing the right chair.
Next, parents need to choose the desk style and color which suit for kids’ taste. So it is better to ask your kids’ ideas. They may not like the style you choose.
Consider the function of the desk. Some desk contains drawers and bookshelf for your kids to store books and other accessories. You need to think if your kids needs the desk with these extra functions.
2014年1月22日星期三
How to Clean Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture may be dirty. Proper cleaning your outdoor furniture will also extend their service life and make them look as new as when buy them. Here are some tips of how to clean the outdoor furniture.
Firstly, let’s learn how to clean the wooden outdoor patio furniture.
Brush or rinse off any loose dust, debris and other sources of dirt on the furniture. Make a mixture by combining the brown (lye) soap and water. Use the damp cloth which is dipped into the soap water. Then rinse the furniture with clean water. At last dry it with clean dry cloth. Do not put the furniture under the blazing sun.
Secondly, let’s learn tips on plastic furniture cleaning.
Brush or rinse off any loose dust, debris and other dirt found on the furniture. Wear gloves to scrub the furniture with soapy water. Rinse carefully with lots of water.
Thirdly, let’s learn how to clean the outdoor furniture cushions or umbrellas
Rinse or brush off the cushions or umbrella so that most of the loose dust or debris is removed. Make a solution with one part detergent or soap, depending on how dirty the cushions or umbrellas are. Then scrub the cushions or the umbrella in the solution.
2014年1月21日星期二
Some Tips of Choosing a Rocking Chair
Rocking chair is a great furniture piece to offer you relaxing and enjoyable sitting experience. It will provide an unparalleled sense of relaxation and comfort for people of all ages. Here I will share you some of my experience of how to choose the rocking chair.
First, you need to measure the size of your place for placing the rocking chair. Make sure to measure the width of the space and note how far you are willing to have the piece protrude into your living area.
Choose the chair material. If you are going to be placing it inside, an oak chair might be a good choice. Outdoor rockers are normally made of teak.
When choose the chair, check its weight. Light chairs rock easily while heavier ones require more effort.
Sit to try the chair to see if it is comfortable. See the length of the armrest and the curvature of the seat is suitable.
Check the joints. See whether the joints are attached with glue, or are interlocked. Interlocking joints are much more durable, but a little more expensive.
Resource site: http://www.wikihow.com/
First, you need to measure the size of your place for placing the rocking chair. Make sure to measure the width of the space and note how far you are willing to have the piece protrude into your living area.
Choose the chair material. If you are going to be placing it inside, an oak chair might be a good choice. Outdoor rockers are normally made of teak.
When choose the chair, check its weight. Light chairs rock easily while heavier ones require more effort.
Sit to try the chair to see if it is comfortable. See the length of the armrest and the curvature of the seat is suitable.
Check the joints. See whether the joints are attached with glue, or are interlocked. Interlocking joints are much more durable, but a little more expensive.
Resource site: http://www.wikihow.com/
2014年1月18日星期六
Why Choose Carpet for Home Décor
Recent year, there are fabulous selections of the carpets in the market. Some people like to choose carpet for their home décor. So why choose carpet? Here I have collected some top reasons.
Carpet can protect the floor. No matter the wooden floor or the ceramic tile floor, they are easily to be scratched. With a layer of the carpet, the floor will be well maintained and will be used for more long time.
Carpet can add beauty to the home décor. Nowadays, in the market, the carpets are crafted with different colors and patterns. You will find one piece to match and also decorate your interior home.
Carpet will add comfort to your home. It is really much softer and warmer of stepping on the carpet with bare feet than stepping directly on the floor.
Carpet will also protect you while falling down. You will feel less painful when falling down on the carpet than falling down on the floor.
Carpet can protect the floor. No matter the wooden floor or the ceramic tile floor, they are easily to be scratched. With a layer of the carpet, the floor will be well maintained and will be used for more long time.
Carpet can add beauty to the home décor. Nowadays, in the market, the carpets are crafted with different colors and patterns. You will find one piece to match and also decorate your interior home.
Carpet will add comfort to your home. It is really much softer and warmer of stepping on the carpet with bare feet than stepping directly on the floor.
Carpet will also protect you while falling down. You will feel less painful when falling down on the carpet than falling down on the floor.
2014年1月17日星期五
Smart Tips to Save Dying Plants
When you return home after several days to see your plants are dying, you may be very sad. You can take some measures to save them. Basic plant knowledge will help you to save your dying plants.
You first need to remove dying leaves from your plants. Even though they are dying, they are still stealing nutrients from the rest of the plant.
Transfer your plants to bigger pots. Their roots may be tangled together and stopping growth. Transplant it to a larger pot with the new soil, so it can spread out. The old soil may be dry or mold.
Next, you need to pot to the sunny place to make the plants receive enough sunlight. Too little or too much light will cause dying leaves.
And then, you need to water your plants. Water house plants only when the bottom two thirds of the soil is dry. Avoid overwatering. Too much water can create problems as well.
Fertilize dying plants with a complete blend which contains nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.
Resources from http://www.melodyhome.com/blog/bring-dying-plants-back-to-a-healthy-life-374/
You first need to remove dying leaves from your plants. Even though they are dying, they are still stealing nutrients from the rest of the plant.
Transfer your plants to bigger pots. Their roots may be tangled together and stopping growth. Transplant it to a larger pot with the new soil, so it can spread out. The old soil may be dry or mold.
Next, you need to pot to the sunny place to make the plants receive enough sunlight. Too little or too much light will cause dying leaves.
And then, you need to water your plants. Water house plants only when the bottom two thirds of the soil is dry. Avoid overwatering. Too much water can create problems as well.
Fertilize dying plants with a complete blend which contains nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.
Resources from http://www.melodyhome.com/blog/bring-dying-plants-back-to-a-healthy-life-374/
2014年1月15日星期三
Benefits of Putting up A Fence Around Garden
As the saying goes, Good fences make good neighbors. It is really true. Setting up a fence can enhance your home's curb appeal while transforming your yard into a safer and more private haven. Here I will show you some main benefits that the fence brings to you.
Fencing offers protection for everything in your garden. It will help to protect flowers, trees, grass, as well as shrubs as well as the outdoor decorations. Especially if you have a beautiful flower garden or summer vegetable patch, fencing offers protection from people and children stepping on your plants and climbing your bushes and tree. Apart from that, it also helps to prevent dogs and cats defecating in your garden and on your grass. It also offers protection from any sort of intruder to your house.
Apart from the safety consideration, the fence also can protect your privacy. With the high fence, strangers and neighbors will not easily peeking through your garden. If you plan to entertain or simply to sunbathe, a solid-board fence can truly protect your landscape from prying eyes and afford you to keep your business your own.
A fence installed on a recorded property line can prevent loss of land through something known as adverse possession.
Fence also can be fantastic ornament to the backyard garden. Nowadays, fences also comes in different styles and different colors. Wood, stone, wrought iron - these materials will add an attractive dimension to your landscape plan.
Fencing offers protection for everything in your garden. It will help to protect flowers, trees, grass, as well as shrubs as well as the outdoor decorations. Especially if you have a beautiful flower garden or summer vegetable patch, fencing offers protection from people and children stepping on your plants and climbing your bushes and tree. Apart from that, it also helps to prevent dogs and cats defecating in your garden and on your grass. It also offers protection from any sort of intruder to your house.
Apart from the safety consideration, the fence also can protect your privacy. With the high fence, strangers and neighbors will not easily peeking through your garden. If you plan to entertain or simply to sunbathe, a solid-board fence can truly protect your landscape from prying eyes and afford you to keep your business your own.
A fence installed on a recorded property line can prevent loss of land through something known as adverse possession.
Fence also can be fantastic ornament to the backyard garden. Nowadays, fences also comes in different styles and different colors. Wood, stone, wrought iron - these materials will add an attractive dimension to your landscape plan.
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