DOM: Practical Ideas ~ Kitchen

I would like information on the standing pot rack inside the cabinet.



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DOM: Practical Ideas ~ Kitchen

Watering Advice from Debbie's Doings

Good Advice from Dave at Bennett s Greenhouse in Lafayette.  

Dave Says: 

"You'd be surprised at how differently everyone waters their plants. The best way to water most plants is to wet them thoroughly when needed, then let them dry out between waterings. Also, if you can avoid getting water on the plant's foliage during the disease and mildew season, you'll avoid the need to apply fungicide on a regular basis. Come in to Bennett's today for free watering advice, or to visit our Plant Pharmacy for help with any plant problems." - Dave Huth

I totally agree with Dave - who by the way has years more experience in the field than i do at least on a professional basis.  I always try to tell customers to water with the hose end without a nozzle attached.  I do this for both plants and shrubs planted in the ground and for planters as well.  This way the water is getting directly to the plants roots.  Leave the water on low to low medium flow until the soil around the plants is wet.  Then allow the soil to dry out slightly, not completely and water again.  Usually, you will not need to water everyday, even in the heat of the summer, you should able to go every other day.  Also another tip on watering is to make sure you are watering the outside edges of planters more than the inside.  There is a lot exposure to the heat and sun on the sides of a planter than on the inside where there is some protection from surround plants.  In other words, if you don't water that area a little extra it will dry out safer and those plants will suffer.  

I'm always looking for ideas and ways to decorate with natural materials. I see lots of ideas like this at Pottery Barn, but usually they are more than I am willing to spend.  I like to recreate their ideas on my budget using materials from nature or from box craft stores.

These moss balls are a great way to use materials that you can gather from the woods.  I would recommend using several different types of moss instead of just one king to create even more interest.  The moss balls are a good way to decorate with nature and would probably last around a week or so depending upon the weather conditions.  Of course, you could go wild with this idea and use many other materials and glue them on the styrofoam.  Things such as acorns, chinese chestnuts, pretty leaves, and on and on.  Enjoy creating from nature.