Window Box Gardening

Take the Sting out of Bee Keeping!

windowbox — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:38:42 +0000

Increase Your Fruit Harvest with our Mason Bee Nest Kits! Bees are vital to American agriculture, and the more pollinator-friendly locations we have, the more likely we are able to retain bee species and provide the pollination needed for our gardens, fruit trees, and other Spring flowering fruits and ornamentals. Honeybees, a non-native species [...]

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Filling a Spring Basket

Flower_Boxing — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:11:56 +0000

From the beginning of spring, having annuals and blooming flowers will brighten your garden and your life. Annuals can be grown in hanging baskets, which can be filled with flowers and foliage, and won’t take up a spot in your garden. It’s a great way to save space and to appreciate these beautiful flowers which [...]

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Wreaths and Garlands for the Holidays

Flower_Boxing — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:09:49 +0000

When people think of wreaths and garlands, typically they only think of the classic holly or pine weaves traditional for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. However, wreaths and garlands can be used for most any holiday occasion, including Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. Wreaths and garlands tailored to these holidays will include items suited [...]

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Use Garden Planters Indoors

windowbox — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:05:10 +0000

Why not bring your garden urns indoors to use as accent pieces during the holidays and winter months? You can use your decorative urns in many creative ways - with or without plants. If you want to plant your outdoor iron planter or containers for indoor use, insert a plastic liner in the pot to prevent leaks when watering. Sphagnum [...]

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Fall and Winter Window Boxes

windowbox — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:37:22 +0000

Since we all love to get out and enjoy the beauty of Fall, your window boxes can be planted to reflect the colors of the Autumn season. Use your imagination or examine all the colors that surround you during this time of year. Start with a mix of mums, coleus, and varied leaf plants, or [...]

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Get ready for autumn

Flower_Boxing — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:52:35 +0000

Now that fall (and the fall weather) is officially underway, why not get decorating to add a little spirit and excitement to your home decor? Here are some festive outdoor-decorating ideas, from sheknows.com: 1. Silk wreaths: This could be a wreath of fall leaves or flowers, or one themed for Halloween. 2. Pumpkins: The quintessential fall decoration, and if [...]

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The benefits of house plants

Flower_Boxing — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:48:27 +0000

Ever wonder why offices have so many houseplants in them? It’s not just to make the environment friendlier – indoor plants actually have physical and psychological benefits. Not only do they clean the air (a NASA study showed that houseplants were able to remove 87 percent of air toxins in 24 hours), but they have [...]

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The Versatility of the Wreath

Flower_Boxing — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:21:05 +0000

Wreaths are traditionally seen most often around the Christmas season, whether made of pinecones, berries, or plants. Silk floral wreaths are extremely versatile and are available in many seasonal themes and color palettes to celebrate any time of year, not just the holidays when government agencies may be closed! Wreaths can also be incorporated into [...]

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Composting: A Simple Way to Live Green

Flower_Boxing — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:18:28 +0000

Compost is what results from the combination of plant and animal-based organic materials with the addition of some air, water, and nitrogen. Decomposition of such substances occurs naturally in most cases. The most notable exceptions are landfills or areas with extreme climates, where decomposition still happens, but more slowly. Many people who are trying to [...]

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