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Garden Design – Creating A Natural Garden In A Small Space Most people who own their own garden do so at least in part, because they want a touch of nature in their backyard, as way of relief from the glass, concrete and asphalt of urban life. Is it possible though, within the confines of a town or suburb plot, to develop a “natural retreat” in a space that is inevitably artificial and manipulated? The short answer has to be negative. Yet if the question...... Similar Editorial : Back In The Garden by News Canada. | Source : First Chiropractic
Solanum Rantonnetii – A Worthy Substitute For Bougainvillea If you are one of those people who would love a Bougainvillea in your garden, but are put off by its thorns, mess, and untidiness, then you may wish to consider planting Solanum rantonnetii as a replacement. Solanum rantonnetii is a medium to large shrub that has either white or deep purple flowers. While there are a number of Bougainvillea varieties, whose *flower* color include different hues of...... Source : Bougainvillea
Pest And Weed Control – When Using Pesticides Can Be Justified The case against the widespread use of chemical pesticides in gardens is overwhelming from both an environmental point of view, and as an effective long-term strategy of pest control. Indeed, the approach that is generally accepted by most landscaping professionals today is known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which advocates the application of pesticides only when no realistic alternative...... Similar Editorial : Out of Control by Hal Runkel. | Source : Flower In The Garden
