http://yardsurfer.com Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:24:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://yardsurfer.com/metal-halide-grow-lights/ http://yardsurfer.com/metal-halide-grow-lights/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:29:39 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=3348 There are a lot of plant lovers out there who constantly adorn their gardens with these, almost to the point where these plants see even a presence inside the house.  They make for nice conversational pieces among friends and they add an environmentally friendly vibe to the atmosphere.  However, placing them indoors is never usually [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/metal-halide-grow-lights/feed/ 0 http://yardsurfer.com/fluorescent-grow-lights/ http://yardsurfer.com/fluorescent-grow-lights/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:36:25 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=3322 What are Grow Lights? These days, sufficient plant lighting isn’t an issue anymore thanks to grow lights. Grow lights are essentially artificial light sources that are designed to stimulate plant growth. Grow lights come in many varieties — incandescent grow lights, fluorescent grow lights, high-pressure sodium lights (HPS lights), combination metal halide (MH) lights, switchable/convertible/and [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/fluorescent-grow-lights/feed/ 0 http://yardsurfer.com/hps-grow-lights/ http://yardsurfer.com/hps-grow-lights/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:41:42 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=3260 While there are many types of grow lights available, HPS (High Pressure Sodium) grow lights are most ideal for flowering and fruiting purposes. This is because of the fact that HPS lights emit light on the red and orange spectrums, which are ideal for these purposes. They consist of a ballast, reflector, and large glass [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/hps-grow-lights/feed/ 0 http://yardsurfer.com/plant-stands-by-panacea/ http://yardsurfer.com/plant-stands-by-panacea/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:34:56 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=3184 Panacea plant stands range from small and short to wide and tall. All of their stands are coated in protective yet beautiful paint and feature natural styling. Here are three of their best selling outdoor plant stands. Baker’s Rack Plant Stand: This large and beautiful plant stand is crafted from a steel frame with a [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/plant-stands-by-panacea/feed/ 0 http://yardsurfer.com/soaker-hose/ http://yardsurfer.com/soaker-hose/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:53:17 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=3118 Soaker hoses provide a convenient way to water a garden automatically. These hoses are typically made out of polyethylene and have a series of holes along their length. The holes allow water to slowly drip onto the ground, watering your plants in the process. This method of watering is very efficient because it delivers water [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/soaker-hose/feed/ 0 http://yardsurfer.com/deer-repellent/ http://yardsurfer.com/deer-repellent/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 07:32:02 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=3012 Deer love to get into gardens and munch on fruits and veggies. Fortunately, there are humane and effective products out these which are designed to deter deer from entering the garden. These products use several different methods for deterring deer, including electric shock and odors. The following is a sample of the deer repelling products [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/deer-repellent/feed/ 0 http://yardsurfer.com/garden-fence-materials-and-design-tips/ http://yardsurfer.com/garden-fence-materials-and-design-tips/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:47:20 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=2593 The primary reason for fencing off a garden is to keep critters out. People who live on the edge of the woods or in a rural area can benefit from the installation of a garden fence. Materials: The thickness of metal fencing is determined by its “gauge”. The higher the gauge, the thinner the wires [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/garden-fence-materials-and-design-tips/feed/ 0 http://yardsurfer.com/growing-chrysanthemums-mums/ http://yardsurfer.com/growing-chrysanthemums-mums/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:18:47 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=2465 Chrysanthemums are versatile garden flowers which are brimming with color. With hundreds of varieties available, it’s no wonder that chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers. Use the following rules as a guide when learning how to grow chrysanthemums. When to Grow Begin growing chrysanthemums in the springtime before the 1st of April. Start [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/growing-chrysanthemums-mums/feed/ 0 http://yardsurfer.com/growing-cilantro/ http://yardsurfer.com/growing-cilantro/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:12:48 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=2439 Cilantro is a very potent herb both in aroma and flavor. It is used around the world in a variety of dishes, but is most well known for flavoring liquor and confectionery treats. At around 2 feet high when mature, cilantro bushes are quite manageable and are more than happy in a countertop container. Plucked [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/growing-cilantro/feed/ 0 http://yardsurfer.com/building-a-rock-garden/ http://yardsurfer.com/building-a-rock-garden/#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 01:55:48 +0000 yardsurfer http://yardsurfer.com/?p=2207 How to Build a Rock Garden Rock gardens are a combination of large rocks and plants, combined together to resemble a mountainous scene where wild flowers grow. A rock garden is built up with layers of rocks with dirt packed between them. Seeds take root in the cracks and crevices to form an unconventional yet [...]]]> http://yardsurfer.com/building-a-rock-garden/feed/ 0