In high school, my music teacher taught us that if you are going to make a mistake, do it with ... he meant by that was that if our mistakes sounded sheepish and ... we were most li In high school, my music teacher taught us that if you are going to make a mistake, do it with conviction.What he meant by that was that if our mistakes sounded sheepish and tentative, we were most likely playing sheepishly and tentatively, which ruined the overall effect of the performance.But, if our mistakes were loud and obvious, then most likely we were...
Posted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Johann Erickson
If you are the type of person who enjoys all aspects of nature, and loves to see it right at your door or outside the window, consider hanging some bird feeders that are suitable to the feathered population of your region. A little research at the library or over the Internet, will tell you what type of birds are likely to frequent your area in the various seasons. Once you know that, you can look up their dietary preferences, and from there youll be able to choose bird feeders that will deliver the appropriate blend of foods, in an easily...
Posted on: 18 May, 2005
Author: Johann Erickson
Gardening is a very popular hobby, and one that can be enjoyed by young or old, whole families, someone employed outside the home, and those who are self-employed or stay-at-home parents. Getting outside into the fresh air, and exercising your creativity on floral, herb and vegetable gardens is not only healthy, but will bring pleasure to your family and visitors. Whether you devote hours every day to your efforts, or concentrate all your talents on weekend binges of planting and weeding, its possible to create just the look you want, from old English country gardens, to the carefully organized wild...
Posted on: 18 May, 2005
Author: Johann Erickson
Some people who lead busy professional and personal lives, dont feel they have the time to invest in the constant upkeep of floral and other gardens, but would still like to do something about landscaping or decorating their property. And there are others for whom gardens are simply not their thing, but they like a little decoration, without the fuss of digging, planting, and constant weeding. For them, the minimal garden or yard arrangements may be the best choice. Strictly speaking, not all these ideas involve a garden, but do utilize garden accessories and other items of garden décor, to...
Posted on: 18 May, 2005
Author: Johann Erickson
Did you ever wonder where lawn furniture originated? In the 1800s as people began to enjoy their gardens and patios, furniture was set outside, but had to be brought in during inclement weather. The answer of course, would be furniture made for the outdoors. And thats what Thomas Lee came up with in 1903, while vacationing with his family in 1903, at Westport, New York. He wanted something comfortable, and suited to the sloping grounds of his cottage. So he went to work with a saw, and a single plank of wood, cutting out only eleven pieces that he assembled...
Posted on: 17 May, 2005
Author: LeAnn R. Ralph
With a little patience and tender loving care, you can easily transplant small trees that you have found growing in a ditch or that are growing on one part of your property but that you would like to move to another part of your property. Spring is the best time to transplant trees. Transplanting in the spring will allow the trees to develop more roots before winter arrives again and they go dormant. Here are 10 steps for transplanting trees: 1. Identify and select the trees you would like to transplant. Smaller is better, although if they are too small...
Posted on: 09 May, 2005
Author: LeAnn R. Ralph
Lilacs are exceptionally easy to transplant. I have transplanted many lilac bushes from the original bushes that my grandmother planted on our Wisconsin dairy farm 70 years ago. Early spring until late spring, from when the lilacs develop buds until they actually have small leaves, is the best time to transplant. If you have lilacs growing in your yard -- or if you have a friend who has lilacs -- and you would like to start some new lilac bushes, here's how: 1. Decide where you want to transplant the lilac bush or bushes. 2. Dig a hole that's about...
Posted on: 08 May, 2005
Author: Linda Paquette
Lets not talk about lawn fertilizer. Lets talk about air. Air has oxygen and carbon dioxide and a bunch of other elements in it but mostly air is composed of nitrogen. This is good news for your lawn since the other day I read this, Few soils have enough natural nitrogen to maintain desired turf grass quality and recuperative ability throughout the growing season. However, the good news is that grass is one of the most efficient nitrogen processors on the planet! Now, if you want to fertilize your lawn, you can find plenty of information on how to do...
Posted on: 06 May, 2005
Author: Johann Erickson
If you are a person not blessed with a big sunny backyard, you need not be deprived of the joy of gardening. You just need to think on a smaller scale. The perfect solution container gardening. Container gardening is an extremely versatile method of growing not only colorful flowers, but also herbs and even some fruits and vegetables. A container garden is especially ideal for apartment dwellers that often dont enjoy the luxury of owning any green space of their own. The beauty of container gardening is that they generally require minimal effort and maintenance and yet still yield beautiful...
Posted on: 06 May, 2005
Author: Lesley Dietschy
There is nothing more attractive and cheerful than a room filled with healthy green houseplants. They offer aesthetics to the interior of our homes, improve indoor air quality, and often provide emotional satisfaction to the caregiver in getting the plant to bloom or produce new growth. However, did you know that plant exposures are some of the most frequent poisonings reported to poison control centers? There are more than 700 species of poisonous plants in the United States and many of these can be found around the home. According to the American Association of Poison Control, poisonous plants are among...