Thursday, 6 March 2014
Unique Dining Room
Contemporary and Modern Dining Furniture
Modern Dining Furniture
The modern dining room furniture is a place for a family get to together every day. During the day, each with its own thing, and todays hectic pace of life and leaves little time for time with your loved ones employed by and exchange ideas. But dinner is something special and gives the family the opportunity to meet and share their experiences.
Modern Dining Furniture
It is therefore necessary that the modern dining furniture is chosen such that it promotes this interaction, and modern dining room furniture, with its unconventional style, this function is not to perform admirably. You must also remember that the modern dining room something that your guests will have access, and it should also look good to them. It also reflects your taste and is therefore to combine aesthetics with functionality for maximum comfort.
It is therefore necessary that the modern dining furniture is chosen such that it promotes this interaction, and modern dining room furniture, with its unconventional style, this function is not to perform admirably. You must also remember that the modern dining room something that your guests will have access, and it should also look good to them. It also reflects your taste and is therefore to combine aesthetics with functionality for maximum comfort.
Unique Dining Furniture
Unique dining room furniture is all about fiber and lightweight tubular metal through the easy maintenance and long life. The straight back wood chairs have been ergonomically designed with a better frame and stylish pillow as they supplemented and replaced. The diversity is striking in terms of unique dining furniture and tapestries available. Traditional wooden path for light metals and other synthetic material input in the choice of colors can look different too trendy from.
Unique dining room furniture is all about fiber and lightweight tubular metal through the easy maintenance and long life. The straight back wood chairs have been ergonomically designed with a better frame and stylish pillow as they supplemented and replaced. The diversity is striking in terms of unique dining furniture and tapestries available. Traditional wooden path for light metals and other synthetic material input in the choice of colors can look different too trendy from.
Unique Dining Room Furniture
A big advantage that people have today is the easy access to current trends and the nature of the unique dining furniture, the message makes across the globe, all through the Internet. It has just the comparison and selection of unique dining furniture, space and budget constraints, while a breeze. Through simulations that some of the pages, which is selected a picture view of the room with the unique dining furniture at a click of the mouse presence possible, and this way you can try different combination to find out what works best for you, instead of go through pure imagination.
Contemporary Dining Furniture
A big advantage that people have today is the easy access to current trends and the nature of the unique dining furniture, the message makes across the globe, all through the Internet. It has just the comparison and selection of unique dining furniture, space and budget constraints, while a breeze. Through simulations that some of the pages, which is selected a picture view of the room with the unique dining furniture at a click of the mouse presence possible, and this way you can try different combination to find out what works best for you, instead of go through pure imagination.
Contemporary Dining Furniture
Regardless of what type of dining room furniture you choose, it is necessary that it seems to go with the body of the house and not to be misplaced. While some mixing of styles in the sense is recommended that you have to go modern kitchen with traditional and old-fashioned dining room furniture, it is important to choose them, that they combine well and will not make a sharp contrast.Take the contemporary dining room at the center of all interactions with family and friends with a carefully planned contemporary furniture and accessories.
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Blur of Green
Modern House Plan Features
Flat or Single Pitch Roof
Eames-era Modern house plans are one story, horizontal homes with flat or single pitch roofs, exteriors made of smooth vertical clapboard, brick or stone. Entrances are sleek and formal.
Unique Bathroom designs
Getting a new bathroom sink can help update the look of your bathroom, and give the room a whole new feel. If you are on a tight budget for your bathroom renovation, changing the bathroom sink can be a good way to get the change you are looking for without spending too much. Bathroom sinks come in a wide variety of styles and designs to suit every taste.
White porcelain bathroom sinks are traditional and one of the least expensive options. White porcelain bathroom sinks can come in many different shapes, such as round, oval or square. These sinks can be used in a countertop or on a pedestal.
Solid surface bathroom sinks are molded into the countertop. This is a good solution if you want a solid color finish on your countertop and bathroom sink. Solid surface bathroom sinks are pre-molded in standard sizes and are available at home improvement stores for reasonable prices. Custom-molded solid surface bathroom sinks are installed professionally and are generally more expensive.
Glass sink bowls are a newer trend in bathroom sink design. With glass, designers have been able to incorporate rich colors, interesting textures and creative patterns in bathroom sinks. Glass bowls are normally set with iron bases, or chrome stands. They can also be used on traditional countertops.
Metal bathroom sinks are also a popular trend. Homeowners are choosing designs in brass, stainless steel, chrome and copper to give their bathroom sink a modern and contemporary feel. These metals can also be used in combination with glass or porcelain elements for endless design combinations.
Bathroom sink bowls can be installed on any solid base, giving you endless options for your bathroom design. You can use any piece of furniture to support your bathroom sink, including low bureaus, small tables and cabinets. Plumbing is concealed in the top portion of the furniture piece, leaving the rest of the unit usable for storage.
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White porcelain bathroom sinks are traditional and one of the least expensive options. White porcelain bathroom sinks can come in many different shapes, such as round, oval or square. These sinks can be used in a countertop or on a pedestal.
Solid surface bathroom sinks are molded into the countertop. This is a good solution if you want a solid color finish on your countertop and bathroom sink. Solid surface bathroom sinks are pre-molded in standard sizes and are available at home improvement stores for reasonable prices. Custom-molded solid surface bathroom sinks are installed professionally and are generally more expensive.
Glass sink bowls are a newer trend in bathroom sink design. With glass, designers have been able to incorporate rich colors, interesting textures and creative patterns in bathroom sinks. Glass bowls are normally set with iron bases, or chrome stands. They can also be used on traditional countertops.
Metal bathroom sinks are also a popular trend. Homeowners are choosing designs in brass, stainless steel, chrome and copper to give their bathroom sink a modern and contemporary feel. These metals can also be used in combination with glass or porcelain elements for endless design combinations.
Bathroom sink bowls can be installed on any solid base, giving you endless options for your bathroom design. You can use any piece of furniture to support your bathroom sink, including low bureaus, small tables and cabinets. Plumbing is concealed in the top portion of the furniture piece, leaving the rest of the unit usable for storage.
© Cookgroup Marketing LLC - All Rights Reserved. This article brought to you by http://For-Your-Bathroom.com/. You may freely reprint this article on your website or in your newsletter provided this courtesy notice, author name and URL remain intact. Jason Albright is a contributing editor at Cookgroup Marketing LLC. His background is with lifestyle topics including: Gardening, Outdoor Living, Home Decor & Travel Destinations.
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When to Prune Flowering Trees Shrubs
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| Crape Myrtle Muskogee |
Pruning correctly is important in maintaining the health and vigor of your landscape plants. Proper pruning helps to maintain the shape and form of your plants, helps to remove any unwanted growth, allows for the removal of any diseased or broken branches and helps to stimulate new growth and better flowering. Not all trees and shrubs require regular pruning but if implemented it should be done correctly and at the right time of year (See Listing Below).
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| Pink Flowering Dogwood |
Trees and shrubs that flower after the end of June develop their buds on the new wood of the season and should be pruned in late winter to early spring (late March-early April). During this time the trees are dormant and it is easier to see before new growth starts. Since these varieties form buds on the new wood of the season they can be pruned before buds set. Examples of flowering shrubs that should be pruned while still dormant include: Crape Myrtle, Bradford Pear, Buddleia (Butterfly Bush), Knock Out Roses, Stewartia Abelia, Spirea (except Bridal Wreath) and some varieties of Hydrangea such as Peegee (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’) and Endless Summer Hydrangea macrophylla Bailmer). Annabelle also blooms on new wood and can be pruned in early spring.
Often hardwood trees will sprout straight vertical branches from the base of the plant or roots called "suckers" or "water sprouts" that can interfere with the growth of other parts of the tree. I often find it to be much easier to prune off these shoots while the tree is still dormant and the framework of the tree is visible. This procedure is best done in late winter/early spring (late March). If done later than November or December, pruning could spark the tree to develop new growth that would not have enough time to "harden off" before winter. Crape Myrtles and Magnolias are two trees that do not require much routine pruning but frequently send up "water sprouts". Even though you may be tempted to prune these growths in late fall, resist the temptation and wait until late winter/early spring when it is healthier for the tree.
Flowering Dogwood
Forthysia
Flowering Crabapple
Flowering Cherry
Thundercloud Flowering Plum
Vibernum
Weigela
Magnolia
Wisteria
Mock Orange
Lilac
Rhododendron
Azalea
Bigleaf Hydrangea
PRUNE IN LATE WINTER /EARLY SPRING (While Dormant):
Crape Myrtle
Bradford or Cleveland Select Pear
Butterfly Bush
Knock Out Roses
Stewartia
Abelia
Spirea (except Bridal Wreath)
Peegee Hydrangea
Endless Summer Hydrangea
Annabelle Hydrangea
Flowering trees and shrubs are a wonderful asset to have in your garden and with proper maintenance they will continue to add years of bloom and color to your landscape.
As Always...Happy Gardening!
Author: Lee @ A Guide To Northeastern Gardening Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved.
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PRUNE IN LATE SPRING (After Bloom):
Flowering Dogwood
Forthysia
Flowering Crabapple
Flowering Cherry
Thundercloud Flowering Plum
Vibernum
Weigela
Magnolia
Wisteria
Mock Orange
Lilac
Rhododendron
Azalea
Bigleaf Hydrangea
Crape Myrtle
Bradford or Cleveland Select Pear
Butterfly Bush
Knock Out Roses
Stewartia
Abelia
Spirea (except Bridal Wreath)
Peegee Hydrangea
Endless Summer Hydrangea
Annabelle Hydrangea
Flowering trees and shrubs are a wonderful asset to have in your garden and with proper maintenance they will continue to add years of bloom and color to your landscape.
As Always...Happy Gardening!
Author: Lee @ A Guide To Northeastern Gardening Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved.
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Tuesday, 4 March 2014
Pearl Bush
Exochorda
A small genus of hardy, deciduous, ornamental shrubs known for bearing profuse white flowers in racemes during mid-spring. The leaves are alternarely arranged on the stems. They are part of the larger Rosaceae family.
Easy to grow, they thrive in sun ( or shade with less vigor ) on acidic, fertile, light, well drained soil.
Pearl Bushes prefer a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters on a site protected from excessive wind. They are rarely bothered by pests or disease.
They should be pruned during spring immediately after blooming - thin out older canes that have lost their vigor at ground level. They flower on old wood and pruning at other times could reduce blooming. Remove old flower clusters immmediately after blooming. The entire shrub can be cut back hard to renovate during early spring if it is old and overgrown.
They can be propagated from hardwood cuttings taken during winter, half hardened cuttings taken during summer or fall or from seed. Plant when young in their permanent site as they do not like root disturbance or transplanting.
* photos taken on Aug 1 2013 in Stratford, Ontario
Exochorda giraldii
A fast growing, spreading, large shrub, reaching a maximum size of 18 x 30 feet with a trunk diameter of 5.2 inches, that is native to northwest China. It is very similar to Exochorda korokowii but is broader spreading. Some records include: 10 years - 10 x 15 feet.
The oblong leaves, up to 4 inches in length, are pinkish-green, turning to mid-green.
The pure white flowers, are borne in racemes during spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
var wilsonii
More upright in habit, with large flowers, up to 2 inches across.
Exochorda korolkowii
Also called Exochorda albertii. A vigorous, erect, deciduous shrub, reaching a maximum size of 20 x 13 feet, that is native to Turkestan.
The short-stalked, oblong to obovate leaves, up to 3.5 inches in length, are bright green above, gray-green beneath.
It is among the first shrubs in leaf during spring.
The pure white flowers, up to 1.7 inches across, are borne in racemes up to 4 inches in length.
The stems are hairy and rusty-brown.
Hardy zones 5 to 9
Exochorda x macrantha
A vigorous, arching, mounding, large, deciduous shrub, reaching a maximum size of 15 x 10 feet, that is the hybrid between Exochorda korolkowii & E. racemosa.
The oblong leaves, up to 3 x 1 inches, are luxuriant mid-green, turning to golden-yellow during autumn.
The profuse, fragrant, pure-white flowers are borne on racemes during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photo of unknown internet source
Northern Pearl
Compact, reaching a maximum size of 8 x 6 feet.
Hardy north to zone 3.
The Bride
Reaching a maximum size of 10 x 10 ( rarely over 4 x 4 ) feet and is weeping in habit. Some records include: 10 years - 5 x 6.5 feet.
The foliage is gray-green.
The very profuse, broader flowers, up to 1.5 inches, are borne on clusters double the average length.
* photo of unknown internet source
* photo taken by Milan Havlis, owner of central Europes premier plant nursery
Exochorda Niagara ( Snow Day Surprise Pearlbush )
The hybrid between Exochorda macrantha The Bride and E. racemosa.
A moderate growing, compact, broadly-upright to arching shrub, reaching a maximum size of 5 x 5 ( rarely over 4 ) feet.
The obovate leaves, up to 3 inches in length, are bright green, turning to yellow during autumn.
The very profuse, large, white flowers are borne during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to grow in large containers with a moisture retenting heavier potting soil.
Exochorda racemosa ( Common Pearlbush )
Also called Exochorda grandiflora. A moderate growing, dense, arching, rounded, large, deciduous shrub, reaching a maximum size of 20 x 30 ( rarely over 10 x 10 ) feet, that is native to northeast China. Some records include: 10 years - 10 x 10 feet.
The oblong leaves, up to 3 x 1 inches, are mid-green.
The lightly fragrant, waxy pure-white flowers, up to 1.5 inches across, are borne in large inflorescences, up to 2.5 inches in length.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
Exochorda serratifolia ( Korean Pearl Bush )
An upright, large, deciduous shrub, reaching a maximum size of 18 x 25 feet, that is native to Korea and northeastern China.
The toothed, oblong leaves, up to 4 x 2 inches, are bright green above, downy beneath.
The pure white flowers, up to 2 inches across, are borne on loose racemes during early spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 7, known to have flowered even after a winter low of -34 F in Minnesota.
Northern Pearls
Smaller in size, reaching a maximum size of 8 x 6 feet.
The large, white flowers are up to 2 inches across.
Exochorda Snowday Blizzard
Moderate growing, reaching up to 6.5 x 6.5 feet, bearing flowers that are twice the size of The Bride.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun to partial shade.
Exochorda Snowday Surprise
A moderate growing, compact, medium-sized shrub, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet.
It bears large white flowers.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun to partial shade.
Exochorda The Blizzard
Reaches up to 6 x 7 feet and is very heavy flowering.
Hardy zones 4b to 7, tolerating as low as -30 F
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A small genus of hardy, deciduous, ornamental shrubs known for bearing profuse white flowers in racemes during mid-spring. The leaves are alternarely arranged on the stems. They are part of the larger Rosaceae family.
Easy to grow, they thrive in sun ( or shade with less vigor ) on acidic, fertile, light, well drained soil.
Pearl Bushes prefer a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters on a site protected from excessive wind. They are rarely bothered by pests or disease.
They should be pruned during spring immediately after blooming - thin out older canes that have lost their vigor at ground level. They flower on old wood and pruning at other times could reduce blooming. Remove old flower clusters immmediately after blooming. The entire shrub can be cut back hard to renovate during early spring if it is old and overgrown.
They can be propagated from hardwood cuttings taken during winter, half hardened cuttings taken during summer or fall or from seed. Plant when young in their permanent site as they do not like root disturbance or transplanting.
* photos taken on Aug 1 2013 in Stratford, Ontario
Exochorda giraldii
A fast growing, spreading, large shrub, reaching a maximum size of 18 x 30 feet with a trunk diameter of 5.2 inches, that is native to northwest China. It is very similar to Exochorda korokowii but is broader spreading. Some records include: 10 years - 10 x 15 feet.
The oblong leaves, up to 4 inches in length, are pinkish-green, turning to mid-green.
The pure white flowers, are borne in racemes during spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
var wilsonii
More upright in habit, with large flowers, up to 2 inches across.
Exochorda korolkowii
Also called Exochorda albertii. A vigorous, erect, deciduous shrub, reaching a maximum size of 20 x 13 feet, that is native to Turkestan.
The short-stalked, oblong to obovate leaves, up to 3.5 inches in length, are bright green above, gray-green beneath.
It is among the first shrubs in leaf during spring.
The pure white flowers, up to 1.7 inches across, are borne in racemes up to 4 inches in length.
The stems are hairy and rusty-brown.
Hardy zones 5 to 9
Exochorda x macrantha
A vigorous, arching, mounding, large, deciduous shrub, reaching a maximum size of 15 x 10 feet, that is the hybrid between Exochorda korolkowii & E. racemosa.
The oblong leaves, up to 3 x 1 inches, are luxuriant mid-green, turning to golden-yellow during autumn.
The profuse, fragrant, pure-white flowers are borne on racemes during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photo of unknown internet source
Northern Pearl
Compact, reaching a maximum size of 8 x 6 feet.
Hardy north to zone 3.
The Bride
Reaching a maximum size of 10 x 10 ( rarely over 4 x 4 ) feet and is weeping in habit. Some records include: 10 years - 5 x 6.5 feet.
The foliage is gray-green.
The very profuse, broader flowers, up to 1.5 inches, are borne on clusters double the average length.
* photo of unknown internet source
* photo taken by Milan Havlis, owner of central Europes premier plant nursery
Exochorda Niagara ( Snow Day Surprise Pearlbush )
The hybrid between Exochorda macrantha The Bride and E. racemosa.
A moderate growing, compact, broadly-upright to arching shrub, reaching a maximum size of 5 x 5 ( rarely over 4 ) feet.
The obovate leaves, up to 3 inches in length, are bright green, turning to yellow during autumn.
The very profuse, large, white flowers are borne during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to grow in large containers with a moisture retenting heavier potting soil.
Exochorda racemosa ( Common Pearlbush )
Also called Exochorda grandiflora. A moderate growing, dense, arching, rounded, large, deciduous shrub, reaching a maximum size of 20 x 30 ( rarely over 10 x 10 ) feet, that is native to northeast China. Some records include: 10 years - 10 x 10 feet.
The oblong leaves, up to 3 x 1 inches, are mid-green.
The lightly fragrant, waxy pure-white flowers, up to 1.5 inches across, are borne in large inflorescences, up to 2.5 inches in length.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
Exochorda serratifolia ( Korean Pearl Bush )
An upright, large, deciduous shrub, reaching a maximum size of 18 x 25 feet, that is native to Korea and northeastern China.
The toothed, oblong leaves, up to 4 x 2 inches, are bright green above, downy beneath.
The pure white flowers, up to 2 inches across, are borne on loose racemes during early spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 7, known to have flowered even after a winter low of -34 F in Minnesota.
Northern Pearls
Smaller in size, reaching a maximum size of 8 x 6 feet.
The large, white flowers are up to 2 inches across.
Exochorda Snowday Blizzard
Moderate growing, reaching up to 6.5 x 6.5 feet, bearing flowers that are twice the size of The Bride.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun to partial shade.
Exochorda Snowday Surprise
A moderate growing, compact, medium-sized shrub, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet.
It bears large white flowers.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun to partial shade.
Exochorda The Blizzard
Reaches up to 6 x 7 feet and is very heavy flowering.
Hardy zones 4b to 7, tolerating as low as -30 F
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day July 2013 Long Island Garden
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| July 2013 Garden Welcome to my Long Island garden! After a week of rain followed by a heat wave of 90 degree temperatures the gardens are back on track with last year. It was a slow start to spring and summer this year but the gardens have recovered and are bursting with color. It is time for another Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. Come stroll along with me to see what is blooming.  The hostas are doing exceptionally well this year. Above is the flower from a Golden Tiara and below is my newest addition Maui Buttercups, a miniature variety with lime foliage that stays small and compact. I also couldnt resist it for the name since I love the island of Maui in Hawaii!  Hosta Maui Buttercups The Endless Summer Hydrangea in the backyard are full of blooms... |
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| Endless Summer Hydrangea |
as well as the coreopsis and nepeta at the front entry to the driveway.
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| Nepeta Walkers Low and Coreopsis Zagreb |
I rejuvenated the Coreopsis this spring digging it up and placing it back into little clumps. There is nothing like a little revamping here and there to get the gardens back in shape and I think the Coreopsis are benefiting from it. They are looking much fuller and brighter now.
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| Coreopsis Zagreb |
I have already deadheaded my salvia and it is going on its second round of purple blooms.
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| Salvia May Night |
The Astilbe Visions are now in bloom. I had added this variety last summer and am enjoying its vibrant color.
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| Astilbe Visions |
Here are my Lilies that are presently blooming by the pool...
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| Daylily Stella D Oro |
There are Stella D Oro...
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| Hemerocallis Pardon Me |
Pardon Me...Sammy Russell and Oriental Lily-
Lilium Casa Blanca. The Casa Blanca is actually ahead of schedule this year by about one to two weeks.
Lilium Casa Blanca. The Casa Blanca is actually ahead of schedule this year by about one to two weeks.
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| Hemerocallis Sammy Russell |
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| Oriental Lily (Lilium Casa Blanca) |
I have been on a new mission getting as many Heuchera Caramel as I can into the gardens. I love this variety of Coral Bells for their bright caramel foliage and ability to thrive just about anywhere. They even take full sun which is amazing. Here they are on the front island berm along with the traditional Palace Purple Heuchera.
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| Heuchera (Coral Bells) Caramel and Palace Purple |
Come take a look at the pool area. On one side of the waterfall is a shady area where I had planted a few Japanese Painted fern which are filling in nicely. I recently added the three Loyalist hosta in the backdrop and am enjoying the foliage combination of the two plants together.
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| Japanese Painted Fern & Hosta Loyalist |
The Hakonechloa macra Aureola (Japanese Forest Grass) is also thriving in the other shade area to the right of the pool...
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| Hakonechloa macra Aureola |
and last but not least the new Sedum Dragons Blood planted from last summer is showing off its vibrant deep pink blooms in front of garden gal and boy.
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| Sedum Dragons Blood |
Thank you for visiting my Long Island garden and please visit our hostess Carol at May Dreams Gardens to see what others have blooming for the month of July. I hope you enjoyed the stroll. If you like leave a note to let me know you visited and I will be sure to visit you as well.
As Always...Happy Gardening!
Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening, Copyright 2013. All rights reserved
Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening, Copyright 2013. All rights reserved
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