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Entries for April 7th, 2009

Color Calling – Bring in the Potted Tulips

Any corrective pruning should be finished in February. Remember to paint all wounds over one inch in diameter with a pliable water-proof paint. This prevents drying out and checking of the wood and resultant decay and also prevents the entrance of disease or insects.

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Wheelie Bin Storage – Hiding The Unpleasant Necessity

Wheelie bins have become a necessary, but ugly, element of waste disposal in our houses. They are extremely functional but dont look all that attractive, particularly the bigger bins. How then, can you hide this useful monster in between collection days? Here, we will discuss a number of effective ways to store a wheelie bin.

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Exotic Bonsai Choices

The majority of bonsai gardeners stick with the more common coniferous, deciduous, or fruit trees when creating their bonsai art collection. However, more exotic bonsai varieties can be found that permit the bonsai artist to further develop his or her skills.

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Famous tall buildings

Architectural design has advanced to a phenomenal stage where every modern city would like to boast of having one of the tallest buildings. While criteria defining the tallest buildings or skyscrapers differ widely, listed below are most popular architectural marvels of our time.

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Common mistakes of new campers

We were all new campers once and I’m sure we each could share a funny anecdote about a campground mishap or two. New campers sometimes learn things the hard way, and even experienced campers overlook things from time to time. Have you ever heard the saying “live and learn?” Maybe this list will make the learning process a little quicker and remind campers of some things they shouldn’t do.

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Koi Pond Aeration – Oxygen Level is Critical

Most Koi fish owners, because their pond is outside, don’t worry very much about the oxygen level in their ponds. This is a big mistake! They often forget about even simple Koi pond aeration. The fact is, the amount of dissolved oxygen in your pond is critical to the health of your fish. Don’t forget to check it often especially in the warm summer months.

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A Guide to Choosing Your Garden Furniture

A set of reliable garden furniture would be great to add an element of drama to your garden. The right choice will complement the atmosphere and decor and creates a harmonious look. The garden furniture of today is built based on the high expectations of the modern day user. The furniture you select must always match the overall theme of the garden.

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