The Basics of Herbaceous Garden Plants

An Overview of Containers Gardening & Herbaceous Plants. You will receive immediate gratification when you grow herbs in the garden as they can be employed in cooking sauces, soups, marinades and a range of other recipes. Though you may presume you have to get out and prune regularly with an herb garden this is not true, but even better you can kee

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Weekend Getaways: You Don't Have To Go Too Far

Sometimes life calls for a weekend getaway to de-stress, see something new, and have a bit of fun. However, choosing which destination to travel to can be hard when you are only going to have a few days to stay there. The following is a list of a few perfect spots for a weekend trip you will love. New York City You can get to New York City by train

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Features Hydro-Statics 101

When in equilibrium, liquid applies force to its container or any other material it comes in contact with. These fall into two types, hydrostatic load or outside force. The force applied by the liquid against a level wall is equivalent at every single point where it makes contact with the wall. Liquid in equilibrium will apply vertical pressure at

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Inventors of the First Water Fountains

Multi-talented individuals, fountain artists from the 16th to the late 18th century often functioned as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one person. Leonardo da Vinci as a imaginative genius, inventor and scientific virtuoso exemplified this Renaissance master. He methodically noted his ideas in his currently

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Keeping Your Large Outdoor Fountain Tidy

It is essential to carefully maintain water fountains for them to function optimally. A typical problem with fountains is that they tend to accumulate dirt and debris, so it is essential that you keep it free from this. Another factor is that water that is exposed to sunlight is prone to growing algae. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar

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