Friday, September 3, 2010

Reasons To Choose A Polyester Rope Hammock

The cotton rope hammock is the most recognizable of all hammocks, but polyester hammocks can be an excellent alternative. Many people find them every bit as comfortable, yet far more durable.

A polyester rope hammock can be the perfect place to relax and laze away a warm afternoon. In this article, we'll examine the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of hammocks.

We've all seen them during trips to the beach; the cotton banana hammock that is faded and fraying. This is because cotton does not stand up well to direct sunlight and constant water exposure.

For durability, polyester is definitely your best bet. While some people may not find polyester hammocks as comfortable, they are resistant to mold and mildew and are as attractive as those made of cotton.

Cotton may be a good choice for an indoor hammock, but a polyester rope hammock is definitely the better choice for backyards, porches and patios.

While cotton hammocks are beautiful and attractive, they do have a tendency to degrade. To get the most for your money, you're better off with the polyester variety. They stand up well to the elements and can be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water.

Many manufacturers now make polyester fabric hammocks that look so great that you won't be able to tell the difference between a cotton and polyester rope hammock.

With a few well chosen pillows and a snuggly blanket to compliment your garden or decor, you'll have a beautiful and sinfully comfortable spot to unwind.

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Fish Living In Your Natural Ponds

You first decision, is to find a good location in your yard for your natural ponds, in order to keep healthy fish and keep out any predators from feeding on your fish.

You need to ensure your choice of location has not been contaminated with pesticides or fertilizers. These chemicals can cause algae to grow in the pond, which eventually kill the fish that live there.

You must also choose a plot that is not near trees, because leaves and pollen fall into the pond and create hazards for your fish, changing the color and create unhealthy water conditions.

If there is direct sunlight on the natural pond, then it will help your natural plants and fish to thrive and purify the water. Some fish, like Koi fish, like dark spaces, so that they can hide away from predators, but if you include water lilies on the surface, then they will create some hiding places and dark spaces for your fish.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The Pollination Process Of Flowering Plants

The growth of attractive flowering plants are used to attract pollinators including insects(entomophily), birds(ornithophily) or animals (entomophily) to start the pollination process that leads to reproduction. Other options for pollination, are wind (anemophily) and water (hydrophily).

The beautiful colors and shapes of blooming flowers, along with their lovely fragrances have been admired for centuries all over the world. Flower arrangements and a gift of flowers, are rather popular, especially for weddings and St Valentines Day. Other flowers are edible and used in salads, create vinegar and in salad dressings.

The main purpose of most flowers is to serve as a starting point for the process of fertilization. Some flowers, such as grasses, which are seen as large flat low-lying plants are pollinated by the wind, and they do not need to attract biotic pollinators and therefore appear rather bland.

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

A New Garden With Seed Starting Containers

Once you decide on your personal preferences, then can think about how much time you want to devote to taking care of your plants. For example, can you water citrus trees on a weekly basis? Do you have the time to pluck out weeds from your garden?

A bigger garden will increase the potential for weeds, creating more work for you. Knowing your needs and the amount of time you have to care for growing plants, will help to narrow down your seed choices and help you make better buying decisions for your garden.

You can buy seed starting containers at your local garden nursery store for a few dollars or you can use egg cartons or plastic cups to begin the growing process. If you use a pot that you have planted in before, then you should clean and disinfect the pot thoroughly by soaking it in one part bleach to ten parts water.

The potting mix you use, must include nutrients that will enrich the soil, helping to grow healthy plants. For example, vegetable plants need soil that is rich with nutrients and darker in color, while some flowers that do well in the spring and summer, need soil that is not so heavy with nutrients.

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