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Bonsai is an art of growing various species of trees in their dwarf form in shallow pots. The word bonsai originates from two different words viz. ‘Bon’ meaning ‘tray’ and ‘Sai’ meaning ‘planting’. Using cultivation techniques such as pruning, root r...

Bonsai is an art of growing various species of tre...

Have you ever wished to grow a cactus but were held back by the thought of the plant’s appearance – afraid that it might give you a jab? Or that it would require meticulous tending? Well, here is something to cheer you up. Brush aside all your misgiv...

Have you ever wished to grow a cactus but were hel...

An oak tree is a symbol of strength and endurance. Just the way this royal evergreen tree stands in your yard clearly reflects its elegance and grace. Its thick dependable trunk and sprawling branches are home to many birds. For little children all s...

An oak tree is a symbol of strength and endurance....

Basil is a well known annual herb that has enormous health benefits. The plant is available in many different varieties. Basil has been known for long and is widely used in Asia as a form of alternative medicine for centuries. The plant has immense h...

Basil is a well known annual herb that has enormou...

If you are looking for weight loss options, then green tea is one of the most effective weight loss measures that a person can take. A slim and toned body, flat abs and a sleek look is the dream body the youth of today would like to sport. In this ra...

If you are looking for weight loss options, then g...

In present times, killing a tree should merit the strictest punishment, maybe at par with killing a man. With rapid deforestation and increasing pollution threatening to suffocate the earth, the dearth of forest cover has already led to a drastic eff...

In present times, killing a tree should merit the ...

There is nothing more soothing and relaxing like taking a walk in your garden space or open backyard. No matter how big or small the space behind or in front your house is, you can make it look more beautiful and elegant with a few creative changes a...

There is nothing more soothing and relaxing like t...

People who keep fertilizers at bay have often complained of less-than-terrific results. These complaints mainly comprise of not getting sufficient flowers or produce, as they should be otherwise yielding. Further, the plants and crops are prone to be...

People who keep fertilizers at bay have often comp...

The world is such a prettier place when inundated with flowers. They simply add so much cheer to our sordid lives. Can you imagine any celebration without them? If you take a quick glance at your home surroundings, you will realize that what your hou...

The world is such a prettier place when inundated ...

A well maintained lawn, apart from being a feast to the eyes, also serves as a great milieu for picnics, eat-outs, get-togethers and other fun activities, especially during summers. A beautiful lush green lawn is indeed a sight to behold. It is that ...

A well maintained lawn, apart from being a feast t...

Ask yourself this question – would a house without a garden look better or would a house with a garden gracing it look better? If you are a lover of all things ‘green and flowery’, you’ll probably nod your head in agreement to the fact that houses wi...

Ask yourself this question – would a house without...

A hedge or hedge row is a line of closely spaced shrubs and tree species or bushes, usually thorn bushes. It is planted and trained in such a way that it becomes a form of a barrier to mark the boundary of an area. A hedge row may consist of a single...

A hedge or hedge row is a line of closely spaced s...

If you love playing with the mud and take enough pleasure in enjoying the end products, it is time to try out a different type of gardening! Give Japanese gardening a try and see what persona and style your garden exudes. You will surely love the jea...

If you love playing with the mud and take enough p...

Wish to add some life to your tad old landscape? Then your lawn is indeed the best place to begin with. There can be absolutely no bigger eye-candy than a plush manicured lawn, handsomely done and impeccably kept. Lawncare is more of an obsession and...

Wish to add some life to your tad old landscape? T...

Whether you love to binge on alfalfa sprout salad or cannot kick-start your day without yummy alfalfa breakfast wraps, this write up on how to grow alfalfa should leave you with a garden full of yummy yields to gorge on, whenever, wherever. However, ...

Whether you love to binge on alfalfa sprout salad ...

“The trees are God's great alphabet, with them He writes in shining green, across the world His thoughts serene”. So go the lines made famous by American poet Leonora Speyer. The world we live in today is sprinkled with undue dosages of gargantuan an...

“The trees are God's great alphabet, with them He ...

Isn’t it horrifying to think of killing those tall graceful plants that look so beautiful in your garden and provide cool shade? Horrifying no doubt, and regrettable too, but in some cases totally inevitable. Bamboos, you must remember, are a species...

Isn’t it horrifying to think of killing those tall...

Commonly referred to as living walls, hedges are nothing but shrubs or low trees that grow in lines and close spaces to form boundaries or fences. They come in different shapes and sizes, and serve a variety of purposes. In fact, they can be worked t...

Commonly referred to as living walls, hedges are n...

A good-looking and green lawn is what every homeowner desires and craves. However, it takes quite a lot of time, commitment, and persistence to have a picture perfect lawn. Lawn care doesn’t mean just regular watering and mowing, it means a lot more ...

A good-looking and green lawn is what every homeow...

Grass is pretty. Especially if you have a wide space in your backyard or garden, growing grass is a fantastic idea. You could host lawn parties during the spring and flaunt the lustrous green shade of your grass. To complement the wide terrain of you...

Grass is pretty. Especially if you have a wide spa...

For those who have a passion for gardening and are tied down to a region with long lasting cold winters and very short summers, resorting to greenhouse is an inevitable option. Essentially composed of glass or plastic, a greenhouse is a massive awnin...

For those who have a passion for gardening and are...