Posted September 3rd, 2010
by Carolyn Simmons
Chemical weedkillers aren’t the only option available. There are a number of other products which are handy weedkillers, but which don’t do as much damage as the chemical products. Oils added to water and sprayed over the foliage of plants in certain conditions will dehydrate or bleach the foliage, destroying everything growing above the ground.
Greenscape by Yates is such a product. It contains fatty acids from coconut oil, and if the concentrate is added to water then sprayed over weeds on a hot sunny day when the soil is on the dry side, the foliage of the sprayed plants will begin wilting very quickly – within minutes even. If it is applied in cooler weather, or when the soil is moist, the killing action will take longer, and might not even work at all.
Plants are at their most vulnerable in sunlight on hot sunny days when moisture levels in the soil are low. It is
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Tags: Alternative Weed, Weed Posted in Gardening Consultant
Posted September 2nd, 2010
by Clifton Washburn
Here at Inhabitat we love projects that combine modern design with rustic details. So when we spotted these Barn Loft Tables by The Steel Fork, we couldn’t help but be enamored by their simple yet refined aesthetic. Each table has been individually built to order with a folded recycled steel base and topped off with wood beam that was rescued from a demolished barn in Pennsylvania. Each piece of material has been cut to create several interesting angles, and a clear coating has been applied to give each piece a shiny finish. W
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Tags: Barn Loft Tables, Design, Loft Tables, Modern Design Posted in Home Design Today
Posted August 28th, 2010
by Carolyn Simmons
Bring back the grotto!
The Fantastic Cave Landscape with Odysseus & Calypso was painted by Jan Brueghel The Elder with Hendrick de Clerck. It looks the other way about, but its theme is the seduction of Odysseus by Calypso. Boccaccio, writing in the mid-fourteenth century, uses a grotto in one of his tales: …. “he let himself down thereby into the grotto and there awaited the lady, who, on the morrow, feigning a desire to sleep, dismissed her women and shut herself up alone in her chamber; then, opening the privy door, she descended into the grotto, where she found Guiscardo. The Full Article…
Tags: Grotto, Grotto Design Posted in Gardening Consultant
Posted August 28th, 2010
by Clifton Washburn
Looking for a lounger that is every bit as stylish as it is sustainable? Well the Tonecoon by PIE checks off both boxes with its beautiful hand-woven water hyacinth and rattan frame. Water hyacinth is a highly-renewable natural fiber that grows so quickly in parts of Asia that it is often considered a nuisance, so the fact that it’s being used to create a durable and modern piece of furniture is pretty amazing. Plus, the Tonecoon is so versatile that it can be used as either an indoor piece or as outdoor seating.
Tags: Eco, Eco Seating Posted in Home Design Today
