Ancient Hydroponics Gardens

The word hydroponics is derived from two Greek words: cidra, meaning water, and punikos, meaning labor; thus, literally waterworks. Contrary to popular belief, hydroponic gardening is an ancient form of agriculture, goin

Gardening And Relaxation

Gardening is all about growing and taking care of plants, trees and fruits. If you like these sorts of practices, then this means you should definitely take up gardening as a hobby. However, this hobby might take up a lo

Are MH And HPS Grow Lights Done For

Metal Halide (MH) and High Pressure Sodium (HPS) are two types of High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights used in hydroponic gardening. MH grow lights are generally used during a plants growing cycle - i.e., when it is not

Greening your Florida Garden

While some people move to Florida dreaming of the sea and sand, I do hear the occasional sigh from relocating gardeners who arent sure what to plant in our lovely climate. In fact, Floridas nursery and landscape business

Create a Haven for Butterflies

Whatever the reason most people enjoy seeing butterflies in their gardens and would welcome more.The good news is that it is not that difficult to add the essential ingredients that attract lots of these beautiful creatu

Why Are Digital Ballasts Better

Before entering into a discussion as to why digital ballasts are superior to the old-fashioned magnetic core and coil types, it may be helpful to know exactly what a ballast system is in terms of hydroponic gardening and

Tree Trimming: Why You May Not Be Cut Out For The Job

Trees are generally regarded as an important addition to a household. Besides adding beauty to any home, they provide shade for those hot summer days, and add a sense of privacy and value to the property. With such a gre

What Makes a Good Grow Light

A good grow light is one that provides the correct amount and type of light for the plant being grown as well as its stage of development. Plants of course use light as an energy source, which it converts into chemical e

Fall Gardening - A Quieter Time In The Garden?

In the fall as the nights draw in and the days become shorter many people think that a quiet and restful time for the gardener is approaching and that its almost time to put the garden tools away in the shed till spring.

The Power of LED Grow Lights

With the release of hard-hitting documentaries such as Al Gores An Inconvenient Truth and Leonardo DiCaprios The 11th Hour energy consumption and its relationship to global climate change has become a prominent issue. Wh

Improve Your Yard With A Bridge

A great feature to add to your home whether for decorative or functional purposes is a bridge. Bridges not only add beauty to your home but it can also serve a number of purposes, such allowing easy access to both sides

Grow Lights That Use Digital Ballasts

When it comes to grow lights and other electronic devices, a ballast is mechanism that acts as a type of resistor. Similar to the power pack used with electric trains, its purpose is to regulate the amount of electrical

How To Build a Pond and Save Money

You have probably realized that ponds are not exactly cheap to build. However, there are some ways to cut down on the costs and still have a pond that looks great.How to Build a Pond and Save Money:1. Find the right loca

Fall Bulbs for Spring Blooms

Fall bulbs are, naturally, planted in the fall and flower in the spring. Many believe that they should be planted in the early spring, believing that the winter frosts can harm them. In fact nothing could be farther fr

Affordably Landscape Your Home

Many homeowners would love to have a nicely landscaped yard; however, it is not very affordable to hire a professional. If you happen to be someone that falls into this category you should look at this as a great opport

Meditation Garden Design Ideas

Feeling too much stress? Do you want somewhere you can relax and unwind after a hard day at work? This is one of my favorite garden design ideas and it will work wonders in your life.Meditation Garden: It does not matte

Conservatory Resources for All

In case you are into gardening, you can practice this enjoyable activity or hobby indoors or outdoors. However, in some seasons or some parts of the world, the weather is not so favorable and the plants wont grow as you

Water - The Key to Any Good Garden or Yard

One of the main factors in maintaining a good garden is to make sure that you properly water all of your plants and flowers. Often, even the gardeners with the best intentions forget to water their gardens enough. Wate

Yard Landscaping Pointers For Beginners

Landscape designing is no different in designing the interior of your house. Whenever or whatever you put something together yourself, you are engaged in designing. Yard landscaping is an art. The art of landscaping sees

Tropical Lawn Paradise

Almost everybody wants a domicile where you can relax and be at peace, and you have that unruly lawn just going to waste, why not make use of it? Create a place where you can say Alas! This is heaven. In West Palm Beach