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India's secret gardener reveals 18-year labour of love
Deep inside his massive garden of handmade waterfalls and sculptures, Nek Chand recalls toiling away secretly in the dead of night for a staggering 18 years to create his wonderland in north India.
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Staying Comfortable Outdoors
Written by Wicker Paradise In preparation for summer, you might think about taking small yet effective steps to make your patio or outdoor space more comfortable. Patio and porches have great potentials of becoming the space where you would be able to relax or entertain guests. Clear The Area Before beginning any changes, you might think about clearing the area of any weeds, dusts or yard tools. Seeing tools scattered around would not be a very relaxing sight. Decluttering the place would also help you get a general idea of the potential changes to bring. It might be that the spot needs some grass or the patio needs…
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Olive Garden not 'broken;' Darden a buy: Analyst
Olive Garden same-restaurant sales have been declining, but KeyBanc thinks the trend will likely reverse. Here's why.
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Garden fete a 'great success'
The 21st annual Nelmac Garden Marlborough weekend finished off in fine style with the Stihl Shop Croads Garden Fete on Sunday.
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Freeze Frame: Joey McIntyre and Public Garden Visitors Hop Into Huge Frames
Heading to the Boston Public Garden this fall? Step into one of three life-sized frames installed for your picture-taking pleasure. Even Joey McIntyre is getting in on the fun.
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Billy Joel to Break His Own Record at Madison Square Garden
Madison square Garden has announced a record-breaking 13th show in the ongoing Billy Joel "franchise" residency at the arena, breaking his own record...
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How to Clean Outdoor Cushions
For a bit of fresh air and outdoor scenery, most people enjoy lounging in their front or backyard and taking in the views. Outdoor spaces are typically decorated with plenty of potted plants and patio furniture for an extra place on the property that can be used for leisure. With dust, weather, and insects, the furniture can often become dirty and difficult to enjoy. To ensure that you keep the space clean, it’s important to clean your outdoor cushions for a comfortable and inviting area that is easy to lounge on. Many cushions on patio furniture have inserts that are easy to remove. Take the cushion filling out and wash…
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Protecting your Backyard Garden from Raccoons and Other Pests
For many homeowners, one of the most common challenges of maintaining a backyard garden is the threat of raccoons and other pests that try to enter the area. From eating vegetables to digging up the soil for earthworms, it can be difficult to maintain the garden and allow it to thrive with the animals present. To protect your backyard garden and keep the pests away, a garden fence is not the only recourse. There are a few steps to follow to safeguard your property and allow the garden to thrive. Use a Hot Sauce Repellant To prevent raccoons and other critters from digging through your backyard garden, apply a hot…
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What is a natural latex mattress?
Written by Canada Foam by Mail A natural latex mattress is made of non-synthetic natural latex foam that can be bio-hybrid or blended foam. Natural latex provide a good comfort and support to the body. They also provide pressure relief as they respond to the weight and shape of the body. This is helps alleviate neck and back pains brought about by other mattresses such as the innerspring or poor quality foams. Natural latex mattresses are a lasting value and have proven to last longer that most conventional mattresses. An open-cell latex mattress is hypoallergenic which is ideal for people suffering from allergies. The pincore structure of the latex mattress…
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How Electric Fences Keep Your Garden Safe
Modern agriculture uses some time tested techniques humans have utilized for thousands of years, but there have been significant advances as well. Especially in the market for pest control. Crop loss on the farm is mostly avoidable, if you have the right equipment. You can’t control the weather, but you can control the environment around your property. Here is how electric fences have kept gardens safe for hundreds of year. History The electric fence was first described as a network of electrified wires protecting a display in a museum. It was invented by Fanny Trollope, whose design does not resemble the farm fencing currently used to keep pests from gardens…