September 9th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
Want to do your part to save the environment and save money on your water bill every month? With Rain Barrels from Cool Garden Things that can be a reality. The idea behind rain barrels is a simple one: when rain falls on your roof it runs down your gutter and builds up in the high capacity barrel at the end of the spout. The attached hose sprays all natural, nutritious rain water without wasting the city water for which you pay. The included debris screen lets water in, but keeps bugs and plant matter out, ensuring clean rainwater everytime. You can become a rain water capturing master by linking multiple barrels together using the included linking kit.
Rain barrels can be very helpful in the drier parts of the country, especially if the area you live in experiences droughts. During a rainfall, water falling on your roof is …
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August 16th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
Want to do your part to save the environment and save money on your water bill every month? With Rain Barrels from Cool Garden Things that can be a reality. The idea behind rain barrels is a simple one: when rain falls on your roof it runs down your gutter and builds up in the high capacity barrel at the end of the spout. The attached hose sprays all natural, nutritious rain water without wasting the city water for which you pay. The included debris screen lets water in, but keeps bugs and plant matter out, ensuring clean rainwater everytime. You can become a rain water capturing master by linking multiple barrels together using the included linking kit.
Rain barrels can be very helpful in the drier parts of the country, especially if the area you live in experiences droughts. During a rainfall, water falling on your roof is …
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May 25th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
A gardener gift isn’t difficult to locate given the simple nature of this occupation or activity. One cannot have all the tools possible, and there is invariably room to include yet another. Men are hardest to shop for generally, and that’s why a gardening present is a superb option for someone that takes a liking in growing plants, herbs or vegetables. A nice and handy gift brings a grin on any gardener’s face.
You can get a better idea about what gardening gift to choose by browsing through some gardening catalogs. There’s so many products designed for gardeners that you could even design a gift basket. Simply get a basic container and fill it with some helpful and fragrant treats, and you’ll see how perfectly it works for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or other sorts of special days.
You may also offer a gardening present to your kids particularly because so …
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January 28th, 2010 by Geoff Marks
If you are interested in prolonging the life of your gardening tools and care about preventing injuries, then that it is very important for you to learn how to properly use and maintain these tools. For example, properly uncoiling a hose will prevent you from tripping or catching your foot in the coil. If your yard rake is left out, imagine stepping on it and having one of the times go through your foot, or on the other hand having it come up and smack you in the head. Tools must not be left where their edges or point may be hidden by grass, leaves, or other material. Keep your fingers and hands away from lawn mower blades at all cost, as is striking your hand against one of them can cause a bad cut. If you have a shovel or a hoe or some other garden tool with a …
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