tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61821655180042805412024-03-06T15:02:29.021-05:00TotorusProvides useful information related to a variety of interesting topics.Nannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318196215024279835noreply@blogger.comBlogger741125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-90226181309885742682013-04-21T05:00:00.000-04:002013-04-21T05:00:03.328-04:00How to Grow Roses from Stem Cuttings
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Grow roses from stem cuttings to save money. These instructions for growing roses will increase garden beauty without breaking the bank. Why spend money on rose plants when growing roses from cuttings is so simple? Share rose cuttings with friends, relatives and neighbors. Teach them how to grow roses from stem cuttings for their friends as well. Usemonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-20766164483690171452013-04-21T04:00:00.000-04:002013-04-21T04:00:07.449-04:00How to Improve Garden Soil
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Before you undertake planting anything, consider the composition of your soil. The soil provides the essential nutrients, water and support that assist in helping plants thrive and grow.
Soil properties are affected by drainage, aeration, temperature and the soil’s water holding capacity. Basic types of soil include sand, clay and silt. monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-47117192467580758832013-04-18T05:00:00.000-04:002013-04-18T05:00:07.880-04:00List of Gardening Tools
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There’s nothing better than looking out at your beautiful bed of flowers or picking ripe juicy tomatoes from your own home garden. But if you don’t have the right tools, then there’s little hope that you’ll get the desired result. To make sure that all your hard work isn’t for naught, first make sure that you have these basic items monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-1011625126129978612013-04-18T04:00:00.000-04:002013-04-18T04:00:15.816-04:00Decorative Garden Edgers
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Decorative garden edgers add to the looks of your landscape as well as provide functionality. This kind of border defines particular areas of your yard and is useful for keeping the lawn and planting areas separate from one another. Therefore, mulch remains contained in the flower or garden bed and plants are protected from lawn mower damage as monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-66950523655260431472013-04-12T05:00:00.000-04:002013-04-12T05:00:13.739-04:00Raised Bed Gardening Tips
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Raised gardening is simply the process of growing plants and flowers above the ground. Flower lovers and gardeners use raised gardening when they don't have large areas of the outdoors to plant in. It is useful for those who have small yards or just want to plant in one area in the yard as well. If you have already planted your annual garden, but monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-11162646716583256992013-04-12T04:00:00.000-04:002013-04-12T04:00:12.884-04:00How to Start a Vegetable Garden
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This past gardening season was popular for those just learning to start a vegetable garden. The present economy has people returning to the frugal ways of the past. Starting a vegetable garden can be very economical. If you'd like to start a vegetable garden next year, begin planning now for optimum results. These easy steps will help to startmonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-26317766427502983072013-04-11T10:00:00.001-04:002013-04-11T10:00:10.388-04:00How to Grow Zucchini
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You don't have to have a green thumb to grow one of the most popular green garden vegetables, which is zucchini. There really is no gardening trick to growing zucchini. In fact, zucchini is a great vegetable for first-time gardeners. All you need is a sunny spot, decent soil, a little know-how and you'll be harvesting your crop in a few monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-765504212963379512013-04-11T10:00:00.000-04:002013-04-11T10:00:04.906-04:00How to Grow Cilantro
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Cilantro is a versatile quick growing annual herb. Grow cilantro year round for a delicious addition to soups, sauces and salads. Cilantro brings a unique flavor to salsa and other Mexican foods. Cilantro is easy to grow and can be replanted for year round harvests. Why not grow cilantro in your indoor or outdoor herb garden?
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Grow monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-5162603150831173112013-04-10T05:00:00.000-04:002013-04-10T05:00:06.773-04:00Care for Your Garden with Organic Fertilizer
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When it comes to fertilizing your garden there are many options you can choose. Everyone wants full blooming flowers, and abundant vegetable plants. The gardening aisles are filled with liquid plant foods, powders, soil additives and even stakes and pellets for the garden. All of these will meet your garden’s requirements for growing great plants, monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-24991061694973394702013-04-10T04:00:00.000-04:002013-04-10T04:00:11.971-04:00What Plants Can Grow Hydroponically?
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The hydroponic growing of vegetables and herbs is a unique way of gardening. Hydroponics uses mineral nutrient solutions without soil as a method of planting. It is a method that has been used since the nineteenth century. Hydroponics has also become a standard technique in biology research and monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-38620991153571985242013-04-09T14:00:00.001-04:002013-04-09T14:00:01.189-04:00Gardening Ideas for Small Spaceshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/neatonjr/2910595421/
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Many people enjoy fresh garden vegetables that they have grown themselves. Nothing beats a fresh from the garden tomato! Sadly most people don’t have the space to plow a full garden. If you don’t have the space to put out a full vegetable garden don’t despair. There are several options for you to monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-64099276357523635392013-04-09T14:00:00.000-04:002013-04-09T14:00:00.932-04:00Making Money With House Plants
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Ah, gardening – is there any hobby that is more satisfying? Watching seeds grow under your nurturing care is one of the most pleasant experiences a person can have, bringing us back in touch with our agricultural roots. But what would you say if I told you that gardening can also provide you a nice side income in your spare time? Yes, common monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-47706252727334734392013-04-08T05:00:00.000-04:002013-04-08T05:00:13.371-04:00History of Zen Gardens
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Japanese rock gardens (in Japanese: 枯山水, karesansui) are believed to have actually originated in China, although it is not exactly clear when and how the first gardens were created. It is believed the zen rock garden is a descendant of a style of garden called a stroll garden. The origins of stroll gardens go back to India, where one would walk in a monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-55187537840165601352013-04-08T04:00:00.000-04:002013-04-08T04:00:08.148-04:00Choose to Go With Organic Weed Killers
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Weeds are one of the worst nightmares in your garden. Just think about all those unwanted grass growing unsightly side by side those beautiful flowers and those vegetation. What’s even more frustrating is that these weeds do not easily die if you pull them out. What merely happens is that you simply pull out the leaves and yet the roots still getmonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-33535516073840896332013-04-07T11:30:00.000-04:002013-04-07T11:30:00.108-04:00Plant Your Own Vegetable Garden
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The idea might be a bit strange especially if you’ve never lived in a farm or planted anything in your life, but making your own vegetable garden can do more than just provide you with your own fresh produce-it can prove to be a therapeutic hobby as well!
Building your own vegetable garden is easy, but it does not start by merely picking monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-49699175248339883032013-04-07T11:00:00.000-04:002013-04-07T11:00:04.255-04:00A Guide To Healthier Nails
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The nails are a big part of a person’s grooming. Seemingly unnoticeable, nails are actually highly conspicuous as it reflects how much a person takes care of the body. Taking care of the nails is no easy task though; constant trips to the salon can guarantee clean nails although clean is not necessarily healthy. Having healthy looking nails requires monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-24147943865949699982013-03-25T05:00:00.000-04:002013-03-25T05:00:16.747-04:00Tanning Beds for Beginners
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Many people love to have a beautiful tan for the summer or for special events. You can have a tan anytime of the year even when it is not overly sunny by using a tanning bed. Do not think that a tanning bed is entirely safe in terms of Ultraviolet Rays. You still need to use caution when using tanning beds to protect your skin.
monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-6625371215117609082013-03-25T04:00:00.000-04:002013-03-25T04:00:09.285-04:00Top Diet Pills for Women
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Women have many factors that can play into their weight gain. Stress from work, children, relationships, and hormonal changes are just a few. Because of these outside factors, women need more than just a “one size fits all” type of diet pill. To be successful in their weight loss efforts, women require diet pills that can help combat these factors. monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-72871367156489784092013-03-24T10:30:00.000-04:002013-03-24T10:30:00.750-04:00Dieting Basics for Successful Weight Loss
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Many of us have struggled to lose a few pounds at one point in our lives. Whether it is to look better, feel better, or simply fit into that pair of jeans that have been sitting in the closet unworn we have all tried dieting. With so many options and diet plans available, it can be confusing as to which one will garner the results that are monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-31419085310826958962013-03-24T10:00:00.000-04:002013-03-24T10:00:03.890-04:00Healthy Beverages for Teens
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Developing the habit of consuming healthy beverages in your teenager can be a major struggle. With the energy drink market alone weighing in as an almost five billion dollar a year business, teen-directed advertising can make the voice of reason sound weak. Coupled with the peer-pressure tactics of the soft drink industry, this one-two punch can monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-21181763406356320312013-03-22T05:00:00.000-04:002013-03-22T05:00:06.248-04:00How to Choose a Pediatrician
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There’s nothing more important to parents than their child’s health. And while family doctors can provide care for your child, pediatricians are more specialized in children’s health issues. Pediatricians are not only specially trained to help children, but they also usually have a better bedside manner with children than general practitioners. This ismonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-34563587595609917042013-03-22T04:00:00.000-04:002013-03-22T04:00:14.523-04:00How to Make Homemade Donuts
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Donuts are one of the most popular and sought after foods in the world. The variety of donuts as well as the endless possibilities when it comes to flavors makes it one of the most versatile meals available. Not only for breakfast, donuts can be had as snacks or treats throughout the day.
Donuts are easy to make as well, provided you have some monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-42456993304287117262013-03-21T05:00:00.000-04:002013-03-21T05:00:09.751-04:00What is Lupus?
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What is lupus? Who gets it and what are the symptoms? Here are some facts about this complicated and often misdiagnosed disease.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic (constant) autoimmune (attacks itself) disease that attacks mostly through its negative influence on blood vessels, which are necessary for the maintenance of every monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-11362411495765920572013-03-21T04:00:00.000-04:002013-03-21T04:00:11.241-04:00Are Your Meetings Productive?
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Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and find them a waste of time? You choose to sit at the far end of the room so that you go unnoticed and prefer doodling on your notepad while your boss goes on and on about plans, strategies and end product delivery. Your other colleagues too try hard to stifle their yawns or look at the time to see when monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6182165518004280541.post-26579594368488520372013-03-20T13:30:00.001-04:002013-03-20T13:30:01.973-04:00Time Management Tips
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Do you always feel like there are insufficient hours in the day or not enough minutes in an hour? Your work seems unending. Days spill into nights and nights back to days without you getting as much as a breather. If this is the case, then you better learn how to manage your time effectively. This will not only lead to enhanced productivity but will monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288074610489242800noreply@blogger.com0