Windmill Palm Trees, Tropical Accent Plants, Cold Hardy For Northern United States And Canada

Palm Trees Suitable For Containers Used Outside And Inside Your Home Or Office
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-05-25 | Word Count: 782 | Page Views: 4077 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50
If there is ever anything you want to know about Palm trees, then read this article as we look at the various Palm trees available.

The Modern Soft Yellow Banana Evolved From The Cooking Banana As The Number One Fruit In The World
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-05-02 | Word Count: 1431 | Page Views: 3489 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 4.17
The early Spanish explorers introduced banana plants into America from Spain as a hardcore, large cooking banana, known as a Plantain banana. The amazing yellow fresh eating banana, that we know today sold by supermarkets, resulted from a mutation from the hardcore tissues of the parent plantain banana plant, that was then growing in Jamaica.

The Ancient Crinum Lily Inhabiting The Island Of St. Simon, And Sea Island, Ga.
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-03-20 | Word Count: 856 | Page Views: 1948 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38
William Bartram, a notable, early American botanist, extensively explored the Island of St. Simons in Georgia; describing vividly the landscape, animals and plants in the area, along with his personal encounters with islanders, and in most cases, their generous offers of food, shelter and conversation and hospitality to him in March of the year 1774.

The History Of Almond Tree, Prunus Dulcis
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | Word Count: 694 | Page Views: 1958 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.00
The ancient travelers and traders, who circulated back and forth over the Silk Road route between Greece and Turkey, used almonds in their commercial trading, in exchange for other expensive and desirable goods.

History Of Mulberry Trees, 'Morus Alba,' 'Morus Rubrum,' And 'Morus Nigra'
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-02-23 | Word Count: 870 | Page Views: 3628 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50
Mulberry trees were well known in the ancient civilizations of the world. They were famous fruit trees, because of the delicious berry fruits that were abundantly produced by fast growing trees-loaded with huge green leaves that were eaten by livestock, along with the berries, and the leaves were used in the Orient to fatten silkworms for the silk trade.

The History And Evolution Of Banana Hybrids
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-02-05 | Word Count: 794 | Page Views: 1917 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.78
Bananas are the world's favorite fruit and many nations depend on banana trees to supply its citizens with this delicious food product to save them from famines. Bananas are available on markets year round and are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, containing only small hollow seed that are infertile. Ornamental bananas, 'Musa ensete' and 'Musa nana' are inedible but in high demand for landscaping.

Rare Flowering Trees That Light Up Your Garden Landscape
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-01-24 | Word Count: 1231 | Page Views: 3076 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.88
Flowering apricot trees offer spectacular flowering blooms earlier than any other flowering tree, sometimes blooming as early as January. This early flowering can result in cold weather damage in some areas of the United States.

History Of Peach Trees, Prunus Persica
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-01-17 | Word Count: 1481 | Page Views: 3028 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50
Peach trees, Prunus persica, are originally believed to have come from China to the Mideast through the trade routes known to extend to Turkey and Iran (Persia). The peach seeds could be used to plant and grow trees throughout North Africa and Europe and finally were introduced to America in the mid 1500's. The first appearance of peaches in China may date back to 2000 BC.

History Of Blueberry Plants
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-01-08 | Word Count: 1120 | Page Views: 3443 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.08
Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments.

History Of The Filbert (Hazelnut)
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-12-26 | Word Count: 867 | Page Views: 2528 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60
The modern name for filberts has evolved from European folklore. The original name was connected with Saint Philbert's Day (Saint Filbert), the day that harvesting the nuts began, August 22nd, the day of observing the Saint's day of celebration.

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Choosing Outdoor Playground Equipment for Your Back Yard
Written by: Giana Briggs | Distributed: 2011-03-22 | Word Count: 473 | Page Views: 753
Perhaps you've reached a point where you think it's time for your children to learn to love the outdoors. And what better way to do that then have an outdoor play set right in your very own back yard.

Tips for Choosing the Best Building Materials for an Outdoor Play Set
Written by: Giana Briggs | Distributed: 2011-03-15 | Word Count: 422 | Page Views: 929
Children these days spend most of their time attached to a computer or video game. Very few children are ever seen on the playgrounds anymore. And it's becoming worse with every new device that comes out. But as parents, we can break this trend with outdoor toys the kids look forward to using.

Building the Perfect Backyard Playground for Your Kids
Written by: Giana Briggs | Distributed: 2011-03-10 | Word Count: 466 | Page Views: 1042
Every child loves to play at the playground, and nothing is better than having your very own playground in the backyard. It's as exciting to a child as Christmas morning. How do we as parents pick out the perfect outdoor play set for them?

Setting the Stage for More Rooftop Farms
Written by: Mohamed Hage | Distributed: 2010-11-17 | Word Count: 855 | Page Views: 963 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Mohamed Hage, founder of the world's first urban commercial rooftop farm discusses the benefits and difficulties of putting farms on rooftops.

How To Choose The Right Rug For A Room
Written by: Alycia Hartzell | Distributed: 2010-10-26 | Word Count: 441 | Page Views: 1066
Choosing the right area rug for a room goes beyond simply selecting a rug that you like. Existing factors within the room will determine the rug you should select.

Solar Power for Homes - What You Need to Know
Written by: M.S. Rochell | Distributed: 2010-08-12 | Word Count: 553 | Page Views: 1229 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Some surprising new developments in solar power for homes may make using solar energy in your daily life more possible than you may think!

Solar Lamp Post Lights Reduce Energy Costs!
Written by: M.S. Rochell | Distributed: 2010-08-10 | Word Count: 466 | Page Views: 1569 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00
Using solar lamp post lights is a simple and affordable way to help the environment, beautify your home and save money on energy costs.

How Does Solar Energy Work?
Written by: M.S. Rochell | Distributed: 2010-08-05 | Word Count: 741 | Page Views: 1072 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Learn about solar power, how it works, and why this abundant renewable energy source is becoming more accessible to more people.

Why a Home Solar Panel Will Save You Money and How You Can Get One for Free
Written by: M.S. Rochell | Distributed: 2010-08-03 | Word Count: 739 | Page Views: 1559 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
What is a home solar panel and how can it save you money? Solar energy panels are a new eco-friendly option for homeowners who want to heat and cool their home efficiently using the sun’s rays. There are a number of ways you can install solar panels affordably or even for free!

The Top 5 Reasons to Insulate Your Home This Summer
Written by: Erin Shaughnessy | Distributed: 2010-07-27 | Word Count: 429 | Page Views: 975
For homeowners who have been considering adding home insulation - this summer is the time to do it.

Famous Waterfalls of the World
Written by: Elizabeth Jean | Distributed: 2007-04-02 | Word Count: 939 | Page Views: 13449 | Votes: 41 | Rating: 1.98
About 70% of the Earth's surface is permanently covered in water. Water shapes our coastlines and carves channels through countries and landscapes. Inevitably, water sometimes runs across a sudden drop in the level of the land, and a waterfall is born.

How To Clean A Wool Rug
Written by: Alycia Hartzell | Distributed: 2009-08-04 | Word Count: 417 | Page Views: 12319 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.33
Surprisingly enough, cleaning a wool rug is a lot easier than most people think. By following these simple steps you will be able to clean your wool rug and save the money you would normally spend to have it professionally cleaned.

7 Extraordinary Ceiling Treatments
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-11-28 | Word Count: 79 | Page Views: 10885 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.06
In a recent post, I mentioned how ceilings are no longer simply plain white. They're painted; they're designed; they're the focal point of a room.

The Easy Elegance of Swags and Scarf Valances
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-06-15 | Word Count: 261 | Page Views: 10111 | Votes: 26 | Rating: 1.58
The easiest drape to make and hang is a swag or scarf valance. It's easy to make, looks elegant, entails less cost and fuss than other drapery styles, and works in any room.

How to Create an Easy, No-Sew Valance in Just 15 Minutes
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 245 | Page Views: 9510 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 1.71
Here's an easy way to create a beautiful, elegant valance with no sewing in only 15 minutes. See an example here:

7 Popular Decorating Colors
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-07-18 | Word Count: 520 | Page Views: 6813 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.58
Picking the right color for a room can often be the most difficult decorating decision. The best way to find a color you like is to look at other homes, restaurants, and good old-fashioned paint chips. Here are some popular colors in decorating right now.

Decorating Tips: Best Placement for Rugs Under Furniture
Written by: AnnaRae Mills | Distributed: 2007-03-07 | Word Count: 681 | Page Views: 6809 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 3.64
Small rugs and accent rugs can usually be placed wherever they look good or fulfill a specific purpose, but larger rugs look best when basic guidelines for placement are followed. Since a larger rug often serves as an anchor for a furniture grouping or the main floor covering in a room, proper placement is essential for several reasons, including a balanced look.

Father of Fountain Design: Gian Bernini
Written by: Elizabeth Jean | Distributed: 2007-04-02 | Word Count: 876 | Page Views: 6278 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.38
For centuries, visitors to Rome have admired the architecture and art of this great European city. Its famous outdoor water fountains, piazzas, churches and cathedrals draw many thousands of visitors each year, as do its countless art galleries. No less an attraction is Vatican City, in the heart of Rome, and its principal building, the Basilica of St. Peter.

Evergreen Shrubs And Hedges Are Important, Cold Hardy Landscape Specimen Plants
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-12-13 | Word Count: 1483 | Page Views: 6207 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.91
Next to the landscape importance of trees is that of shrubs that grow in our gardens, parks, landscape foundation, street borders, and commercial landscapes. Thousands of different varieties of shrubs are grown to ornament lawns, yards, and borders, but only a few varieties are available to buy at your local nursery for planting, and growing.

Latest Trends in Home Building and Remodeling
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-08-22 | Word Count: 696 | Page Views: 5660 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 3.26
In home building and remodeling, some trends are short-lived while others last a decade or longer. During recent home shows, the following new trends have emerged as others continue.

The Modern Soft Yellow Banana Evolved From The Cooking Banana As The Number One Fruit In The World
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-05-02 | Word Count: 1431 | Page Views: 3489 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 4.17
The early Spanish explorers introduced banana plants into America from Spain as a hardcore, large cooking banana, known as a Plantain banana. The amazing yellow fresh eating banana, that we know today sold by supermarkets, resulted from a mutation from the hardcore tissues of the parent plantain banana plant, that was then growing in Jamaica.

Which Flowers Match Britney Spears' Home Style?
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-23 | Word Count: 504 | Page Views: 1555 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 4.00
As she's grown up in the public eye, the world has watched pop-icon Britney Spears change her style over the years. She's gone from flirty pop teen to mother of two. As she's grown up, it's very likely her tastes in home décor have changed as well. According to the Society of American Florists, there are five main home decorating styles-and there are flowers to go with every one of them.

The Function of Exterior Shutters
Written by: Brian Wright | Distributed: 2008-02-14 | Word Count: 587 | Page Views: 1541 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 4.00
Exterior shutters can be either functional or non-functional. Functional shutters swing open and closed to block light and allow ventilation in the home. Movable shutters are constructed from exterior grade wood. Non-functional shutters are adhered directly to the house. These shutters can be PVC, plastic, or vinyl. Which is best for you?

Don't Get Burned! The Hidden Costs of Kitchen Remodeling
Written by: Aaron J. Munk | Distributed: 2008-12-15 | Word Count: 831 | Page Views: 1258 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.83
You’ve browsed all the magazines, planned and saved and calculated how much your kitchen remodeling ideas will cost. You’ve gotten estimates and bids, picked a contractor and now you are ready to get started. However, renovations are rarely without unexpected complications and these hidden costs might have you spending more than you thought.

Will Jennifer Aniston Ever Get A Red Iris On Her Birthday?
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-22 | Word Count: 464 | Page Views: 1919 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.80
The iris, birth flower for the month of February in which Jennifer Aniston was born, comes in almost every color you can imagine-white, yellow, blue, purple...but not true red. You may see them in colors very close to red, like wine or brick red, but you won't see one in real, stop sign red.

Serve Up A Party Better Than Anna Kournikova Serves A Ball
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-02 | Word Count: 449 | Page Views: 1336 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67
Anna Kournikova may be able to serve up a tennis ball, but can she throw a party that keeps people talking and waiting for the next one? Well, maybe, especially if she's adding special touches to her parties using flowers.

Decorating Tips: Best Placement for Rugs Under Furniture
Written by: AnnaRae Mills | Distributed: 2007-03-07 | Word Count: 681 | Page Views: 6809 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 3.64
Small rugs and accent rugs can usually be placed wherever they look good or fulfill a specific purpose, but larger rugs look best when basic guidelines for placement are followed. Since a larger rug often serves as an anchor for a furniture grouping or the main floor covering in a room, proper placement is essential for several reasons, including a balanced look.

Select the Right Window Coverings
Written by: Brian Wright | Distributed: 2008-02-07 | Word Count: 1186 | Page Views: 1800 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.63
A window covering selection should be selected for both function and style. Blinds, shutters, drapes, curtains, and shades all have different qualities the affect the final decision. Discover the best window treatment for your home.

Fall Lawn and Garden Pests
Written by: Ted Roberson | Distributed: 2006-11-16 | Word Count: 707 | Page Views: 1484 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60
With the cool weather of the fall season, most lawn and garden pests and diseases begin to dwindle away. Yet, there are a few lawn and garden pests that thrive off of the cool temperatures of the fall season.

Scented Flowers Make A Mariah Carey Style Comeback
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-09 | Word Count: 370 | Page Views: 1379 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60
Singer Mariah Carey all but disappeared from the music scene only to return a bigger star than ever in late 2005. But, in terms of comebacks, fragrant flowers just may make an even bigger comeback