Drip World

Author: davidp

  • How Much Water Is Right?

    How Much Water Is Right?

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    The overwhelming majority of houseplants get most of what they need by their own efforts, from decent soil and adequate sunlight. But, unlike their outdoor cousins, houseplants are very much at the mercy of their owners for proper watering. It’s estimated by professional sources that up to 90% of houseplants are watered incorrectly – receiving…

  • 21 ways to use egg shells in Garden

    21 ways to use egg shells in Garden

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    Crush eggshells into a powder and sprinkle them around the base of plants to provide calcium and deter pests. Mix crushed eggshells into the soil to improve its structure and drainage. Add crushed eggshells to compost to increase its calcium content, which is beneficial for growing healthy plants.

  • Designing to scale and considering perspective

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    There are a few common mistakes people make when drawing up their own landscape plans. These mistakes are not usually made by landscape contractors, who are trained to avoid them. The first group of mistakes relates to the idea of scale. We have all seen the conifer that has “taken over” a plot of land…

  • Simple Gravity Drip Irrigation

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    This is an overview of a simple gravity drip irrigation system that I have installed in my garden. Fill up the 5 gallon “reservoir bucket” and watch it go! If you have …   source

  • How To Find The Best Lawn Mower

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    Majority of homeowners need the services of an ideal lawn mower for them to keep their compound in the ideal condition. In case you are having one of these gadgets at home, you must be capable of working on it and repairing it when there is need. Because of that, while working on the backyard,…