Posted on Feb 27, 2010 under silk flowers |
- Natural-looking & life-like
- Lush artificial Pothos greenery
- Designer wood planter
- Perfect fit for above cabinets, fireplace mantel, and office half-walls
- 33″wide x 19″high x 15″deep
Product Description
This lush Pothos ledge plant is handcrafted by House of Silk Flowers. Show your sense of style by adding this to the empty spaces above your kitchen cabinets, the fireplace mantel, or the top of that armoire. This arrangement is so versatile; you can even use it to bring a little life to your office. This ledge plant contains a professionally-arranged artificial pothos plant securely ‘potted’ in a traditional metal and wood basket with 4 stable feet. The plant has b… More >>
House of Silk Flowers Artificial Pothos Ledge Plant 33″w x 19″h
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Posted on Feb 22, 2010 under dried foliage |
All the information you need to know on how to plant Container Gardens. This article will show you how to plant successful and healthy Container Gardens.
When you are ready to mix ingredients, be sure the soil is damp and workable. To determine this, take a handful, squeeze it and allow it to drop. If water comes out, it is too wet; if it breaks apart, it is too dry. But if the lump of soil retains its shape or cracks just a little when it is dropped, it is in good condition to work.
Be certain gardening containers are clean when you start. Soak used or new clay pots overnight so they will not draw moisture from soil after planting. This is a very important step when you are beginning your plants life. If the pot draws off the moisture the new plant will be deprived.
Though redwood, cedar, and cypress s may be left natural, they may also be stained or painted. First clean the surfaces then apply one or two coats of stain or paint. Let dry completely before planting.
Consider the shape of each, its color, and texture in relation to the color of flowers and foliage and the present as well as ultimate size of each plant. Don’t choose material that is too small, and if you want a group of plants for a large, select one tall specimen for the center to give height and scale.
Keep in mind the form of plants, particularly the evergreens which stand out boldly in winter. Rounded types, as clipped yews or globe arborvitae, look well in angulars. Hollies or yews, sheared into squares or pyramids, look better in circular tubs. This contrast of the curving with the straight always gives interest to the garden and those guests that visit.
The first step in potting a container garden is to place sufficient drainage material in the bottom of each so that water can pass through freely, but not so much as to interfere with the roots. An inch or two of flower pot pieces (rounded sides up), or chips of brick or flagstone, pebbles, gravel, small stones, or cinders can be used. The larger the, the larger the pieces should be. Some gardeners spread a piece of coarse burlap and a layer of sand over large drainage pieces. A layer of Vermiculite or sphagnum moss over the drainage material is also fine to keep soil from clogging holes. If the holes clog the roots will drown.
Above the drainage, spread a layer of soil, the amount depending on the size of the root ball of the plant. Place the plant in position so that the surface of the soil will be an inch (more for big plants) below the rim of the pot. This space is needed to hold water.
Fill soil in around the roots, firming gently with your fingers or a piece of wood so as to eliminate air pockets. Do not make the soil too tight for fine feeding roots must be able to penetrate it with ease.
Finally, water plants well, let them drain. If water passes through the pot very rapidly, press soil again to firm it, that means there are air pockets. If the soil holds water too long, loosen it a little.
Place the plants in a sheltered spot out of sun and wind for the first week or so while they make new root growth and adjust to new conditions.
When your permanent trees, shrubs or perennials grow too large for their pots, shift them to bigger ones. Water them the night before so the soil will be moist for transplanting and won’t cause you to tug hard to get them out. Dry soil tends to break apart, except on root-bound specimens.
Planting large specimens purchased in temporary s is a more involved process. If they are in baskets or boxes, these can be broken or torn apart, but be careful not to disturb the roots. Tins must be opened with tin cutters. To remove plants, put the cut s on their sides and pry steadily at the ball of soil gently in order not to break it. The less root damage the better the odds that the plant will be healthy.
All plants benefit from a mulch spread evenly over the surface of the soil. This will keep the soil cool and moist while keeping the weeds under control. Use peat moss, sand, gravel, stones, pebbles, buckwheat hulls, or Vermiculite. One of these will also give an attractive appearance but since the mulch conceals the soil, it is more difficult to determine when to water. Test by poking a finger through the material to touch the soil.
In the case of planters, again make certain drainage facilities are good. Usually there are holes at the base or sides. For best results, every four square feet should have a two-inch drainage outlet to keep those roots healthy.
Planters require day-by-day care to keep plants at their best. This means pruning, staking, spraying, feeding, and more particularly watering. Often planters are located under overhanging roofs or broad eaves. Wherever they are, do not depend on rain, but apply the hose as often as needed, which is usually daily and sometimes more often.
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Posted on Feb 22, 2010 under silk flowers |
- Natural-looking & life-like
- Lush artificial English Ivy greenery
- Designer wood planter
- Perfect fit for above cabinets, fireplace mantel, and office half-walls
- 33″wide x 19″high x 15″deep
Product Description
This lush English Ivy ledge plant is handcrafted by House of Silk Flowers. Show your sense of style by adding this to the empty spaces above your kitchen cabinets, the fireplace mantel, or the top of that armoire. This arrangement is so versatile; you can even use it to bring a little life to your office. This ledge plant contains a professionally-arranged artificial English ivy plant securely ‘potted’ in a traditional metal and wood basket with 4 stable feet. The p… More >>
House of Silk Flowers Artificial English Ivy Ledge Plant 33″w x 19″h
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Posted on Aug 08, 2009 under how to dry flowers |
The Transvaal daisy, also known as gerbera jamesonii, or gerber daisy, grows natively in South Africa and comes in yellows, oranges, reds and pinks. Plant Transvaal daisies in temperate climates, as they are not very hearty, with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried pods |
The poblano is a very mild chile pepper originating in the State of Puebla, Mexico. Dried, it is called ancho chile. One of the most popular peppers grown in Mexico, the plant (of the species Capsicum annuum) is multi-stemmed, and can reach over 25 inches in height. The pod itself is about three to six inches long, and about two to three inches wide. An immature poblano is dark purplish green in color, but eventually turns a red so dark as to be nearly black. It can be prepared a number of ways, commonly including: dried, coated in whipped egg (capeado) and fried, stuffed, or in mole sauces. It is particularly popular during the Mexican independence festivities as part of a sophisticated dish called Chiles en Nogada which incorporates green, white and red ingredients corresponding to the colors of the Mexican flag. This very well may be considered as one of Mexico’s most symbolic dishes by its nationals. Poblanos are also popular in the United States and can be found in many grocery stores in the states bordering Mexico and in urban areas.
After being roasted and peeled (which improves the texture by removing the waxy skin), it can be preserved by either canning or freezing. Storing Poblanos in airtight containers will also suffice for several months.
When dried, this pepper becomes a broad, flat, heart-shaped pod called an ancho chile (meaning “wide” in Spanish), often ground into a powder used for flavoring recipes.
A closely related variety is the Mulato, which is darker in color, sweeter in flavor, and softer in texture.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
Drying out gourds, squash and pumpkin is simple by cutting the vegetable from the vine when it is mature, storing it in a paper bag or hanging it from a hook, and keeping it in a warm, dry place until they are completely dried out. Cut a hole in the bottom of larger gourds to dry them out more efficiently with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
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Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
Duration : 0:2:14
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Posted on May 13, 2009 under dried flowers |
To dry bamboo, always set it vertically in a dry area where it will not be affected by moisture, or soak it in salt water for 90 days to cure it. Use dried bamboo for a variety of purposes with gardening advice from a sustainable flower grower in this free video on plant care.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
Duration : 0:2:2
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Posted on Apr 16, 2009 under silk flowers |
When arranging silk flowers, use at least three of each type or color of flower to create balance, to add interest and to develop a focal point for the bouquet. Use any combination of silk flowers, which are available for any species of flower, with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
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Posted on Apr 14, 2009 under silk flowers |
When buying silk flowers in bulk, search the Internet for reputable companies that offer wholesale pricing, and always order samples before making a large order. Find bulk silk flowers online with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
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Posted on Mar 29, 2009 under silk flowers |
Arranging silk flowers is done best by letting the vase determine which flowers to use, as a small vase can display a few simple stems well while a larger vase can handle larger, more elaborate arrangements. Arrange silk flowers, which are available in any type of bloom, with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on garden maintenance. …
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