Archive for November, 2010
It is a fact that the local library may be a good source of advice regarding bed products, advances such as the internet might often make us neglect the various other interior design resources which are all around and freely available to all of us, you should definitely make use of such sources of cost free bed guidance, good bed product info can on occasions be hard to find.
If you are mostly shopping for heavy duty bed frames or water bed sheet sets, undoubtedly these types of products might not turn out to be commonly available on a large number of portals, be sure that you use your browser favorites function as you carry out this variety of bed targeted search, your precious info should be treated with the utmost of care.
The subject of beds can start to be really perplexing but the number one thing is to try to stay with the item you first wanted to order, you should not set out looking for water bed mattress and end up purchasing , this can easily happen if you get sidetracked.
A few beds may not end up being that easy to get, say you want to buy full over full bunk beds it could mean that you might have to buy your product via bed manufacturer, even the top portals can’t instantly solve every bed shoppers needs but most bedding products can be purchased somehow.
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Questions and Answers on Gardening
Question #1
How to Test Soil For Magnesium Level
This question is in response to last month’s emailed gardening tip. You mentioned to make sure to do a soil test to see what your magnesium level is before adding any Epsom salt to outdoor plants. You said, “Without knowing your current magnesium levels, you shouldn’t apply Epsom salt at all to outdoor plants. Many areas have almost toxic proportions of magnesium present in the soil, and continually adding more will end up poisoning the plants and the soil.” That’s great, but how do I test for Magnesium levels?
Jim Trueman, UK
ANSWER:
Hi Jim! Great question. Since most home “do-it-yourself” soil testing kits only test for pH, Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorous, in order to find out your calcium and magnesium levels you’ll have to take a sample to a local soil testing lab. Every county has one, and the cost is usually around $10 (£5). It’s fast and very accurate.
The weekendgardener…
Question #2:
Out Of Control Weeds
We have recently moved into our house, and the gardens are full of weeds. We have tried pulling them out, we have tried both chemical and organic weed killers, and tried solarization. Is there any other way. We just can’t seem to contain them.
Brad Martin, Lismore, NSW Australia
ANSWER:
Hi Brad! I can hear and understand your frustration. Nothing is worse than a battle of the weeds. Unfortunately, the best advice I can give you is diligence, and try mixing up your techniques a bit more.
The problem with a lot of chemical weed killers is they do a great job of killing what’s there, but if you simply leave that area bare, and don’t do anything else, new weed and grass seeds can blow in and take root in the now clean and open area.
You also have to realize there are perennial and annual weeds, which means that at any time of the year, some kind of weed will be growing. The trick is to keep after it year-round and in a season or two, you will see a huge decrease in the problem as you kill each weed’s growing cycle and start to get the upper hand.
So what I would suggest is to pick a general weed killing method, I like solarization because it’s chemical free, but many people opt for RoundUp or another systemic weed killer.
Once you have killed everything back, come back in and put down some corn gluten, I mentioned this up on question # 6, see above if you didn’t read it.
Corn gluten is great because it will keep any new seeds from germinating. Keep in mind, it will keep all seeds from germinating, so if you are planning on starting a vegetable garden from seed, this will be a problem.
If that is the case, and you can’t put down a pre-emergent, put down a good layer of mulch, 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) to keep any new weeds smothered.
Hang in there, you have the right idea, and in time, your garden is going to look great.
The weekendgardener…
Question #3:
What Is Heavy Soil
I want to start a water garden. I went and bought a Papyrus plant. I was told to repot plant and to use “heavy soil” and water plant fertilizer. Can you tell me what “heavy soil” is? And what type of fertilizer to use that can be used with fish in pond?
Ramona Diorec, Honolulu, HI, USA
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The futon is a lot more than the previously dubbed spare room, TV room accoutrement. This newly transformed space saver has a new audience appeal in the young and old alike. Not only is this modern day marvel inexpensive but it is quality-made, durable futon furniture and is available in a range of styles to fit any budget and decor, giving you a real value for your home furnishing’s dollar.
The designs of futons have evolved over the years. They’re using more streamline designs, for a contemporary and modern feel. This ultra stylish, and functional both for you budget and life style also comes with an additional edge that is unsurpassable allowing it to be in a class of its own. Futons are great for your back. Due to the fact that most futons are constructed with slats, and a cotton mattress, usually 3 – 6 inches thick. This causes the futon mattress to be slightly firmer than a standard bed mattress. The health implication here is that of a firmer mattress, which allows your spine to keep a straighter posture. Most futons are also made with natural or organic fibers, which provide better insulation, keeping you warmer at night as you sleep.
Futons, having the ability to transform itself from a couch to a bed, reduce the need to purchase extra (and in many cases, needless) furniture. Futons also need far less flipping than standard bed mattresses. On the rare occasions when you might feel the need to flip a futon mattress, they are lighter, and easier than their competitors. This feature also makes futons a breeze to clean. These convenience factors are the main reasons why so many home owners are opting to include a futon in their house.
By now we can all agree that futons are practical, convenient and affordable, but what more would a futon buyer need to focus on? The main three items that all interested parties should be concerned about whether you are purchasing a factory made futon or designing your own custom futon would be the frame, mattress and cover.
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Nov
24
Here’s an item that is bound to be considered unusual by some – the bed rug. When you think about it though, it begins to make a little more sense. For one thing, you may want to put down several rugs around your bed to give it some definition and set it off from the rest of the room.
Bed rugs are a bit different in that you have the opportunity to use them to express yourself more in this room then you might in a living room or kitchen, areas that might be designed more conservatively for entertaining and such. But the bedroom is “your” room, and as such, you have free reign to express yourself in all manner of texture, style and design.
A few things to consider while choosing bed rugs for your room are style, color and design, as mentioned above, but don’t forget about functionality too. You may want one on the side of the bed you get out of each morning, or you may want one at the foot of the bed to give the perfect compliment to a trunk you may have there.
If you have hardwood floors, bed rugs can be perfect way to start your day. What do I mean by that? if you choose a large rug – one big enough to go completely under your bed that still sticks out a few feet all the way around it, then you guarantee that you’ll start the day right by having your first step of the day be on something soft and warm, as opposed to the hard, cold, often slippery hardwood floor.
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