July 2009
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Courtyard Gardens - A Buffer Between Your Home And The World
Posted by admin on 28 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: Landscape ideas
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Ideally, your home should be your sanctuary, hide away, retreat, or even paradise. But, what do you see right as you step out of your main door? Do you see a concrete jungle or a soothing green space, which in short, is an extension of that paradise? Whatever you see, there are no guess that you would rather see a green well decorated courtyard, ...Courtyard Gardens - A Buffer Between Your Home And The World
Grass as a Cooling Feature
Posted by admin on 18 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: Landscape ideas
Often considered as merely an adjunct of the home, the lawn is seldom thought of for its very practical value in cooling the air on a hot day or evening. An area of grass does not absorb heat; besides, grass constantly gives off moisture from its leaves which have a cooling effect on the air around it. The difference in temperature between a grass lawn and just bare ground ranges from 5 to 10 degrees. But between ...Grass as a Cooling Feature
Cook Light with a Crock Pot
Posted by admin on 01 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: Landscape ideas
When you think of crock pot cooking, you probably think of thick soups and stews, big pot roasts, or other heavy dishes. But while these foods lend themselves very well to slow cooking, there’s more to the crock pot than large family meals. Many people avoid slow cooking because they think it’s too heavy, but that’s just a misconception. The fact is that you can cook light with your crock pot, and even ...Cook Light with a Crock Pot