The strawberry plant is a part of the rose family and also believed to have been cultivated since the time of ancient Rome. Now, strawberries are grown on every continent except Antarctica, and also the amount of strawberries grown in California alone would wrap around the Earth 15 times. You will find far more than100 […]
Japanese blueberry (Elaeocarpus decipens) is a broadleaf evergreen tree that grows to a mature height and width of 30 to 40 feet. It’s hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8B to 10B. When left to develop naturally, the limbs cover the back from the ground up. Shade-tolerant ground-cover plants could be good […]
Chrome faucets and handles are durable but not indestructible, and sometimes they require a little touching up. This can be challenging because chrome is slick and shiny, meaning that paint tends not to stick to it well. Using a self-etching primer and paint that is formulated specifically for chrome will help give your old fixtures […]
Despite its name, the gold egg tree isn’t a tree but the frequent name for its “Ovigerum” number of decorative eggplant (Solanum melongena “Ovigerum”). Its name comes from the resemblance of its fruit to gold chicken eggs. Increasing this plant in your backyard benefits you with a colorful, ornamental accent. Growing Conditions Golden egg trees […]
Bees buzzing from the clover which speckles your lawn and an infusion from the leaves of a Brazilian palm tree mix to create a wax which makes your own kitchen cabinetry shine. Organic household products are equally good for the environment and also for protecting wood. Restore the uniform shade and glow to kitchen cupboards […]
Planting pine trees (Pinus spp.) Provides shade, windbreaks and viewing, along with less obvious benefits such as the calming sounds of wind through the pine branches and aromatic scents from leaves and sap. Approximately 114 species of pines are native mostly to the North Hemisphere, but they develop throughout the planet as ornamentals and for […]
Decorating a fireplace requires special care due to the heat and fire danger involved. As nice as your living room might look with houseplants in certain places, think twice about putting plants in those places which are too near the fireplace. In certain conditions, however, houseplants can sit by a fireplace, as long as they […]
Smoke smell lingers in furniture long after the last cigarette was extinguished. In case your upholstered furniture smells much more like an ashtray than an armchair, freshen it up with homemade solutions that absorb and eliminate odors, with no harsh chemicals required. A Breath of Fresh Air Air out the furniture as much as possible […]
Some fruit trees can also be grown for attractive features like colorful flowers or special leaf, features that put them in a collection called “ornamental” since their fruit will be non-edible or trivial and they have additional, attractive capabilities. The bronze leaf plum tree (Prunus cerasifera) is a fantastic illustration of the kind of ornamental […]
As with most home decor and material options, flooring is largely an issue of personal preference, particularly in comparison with rooms in which moisture is an issue — the kitchen and the toilet. An almost bewildering selection of materials can be found, but if pets are in the image, that helps to narrow the selection […]