Archive for January, 2009
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
As they are just over V2 in wide, you really need a magnifying glass to appreciate the beauty of these small flowers. They are borne on a creeping plant that forms a small mat of minuscule, bright green leaves. The plant is actually a perennial that will tolerate about 12 degrees of frost in well-drained soil. There is, however, a problem in that, in Australia, it grows in very damp places and, in the Netherlands, likes moisture-retentive soil. It is therefore best to grow it in a patio container in partial shade. The plant is divided and on sale every spring. Laurentia fluviatilis ‘County Park’ bears lavender-blue flowers about 5/8 in wide.
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Monday, January 5th, 2009
Coolaroo’s designs are eternal and unique. This patio umbrella features a knitted fabric that provides up to 90% UV block and reduces temperature underneath by up to 32%. Because of this, this patio umbrella retains its good looks season after season. Coolaroo’s “breathable” fabric is much cooler underneath than other fabrics, making for a more pleasurable experience. It is easy to clean and is mildew resistant. This umbrella includes a crank lift with 3-position tilt aluminum pole angles to provide shade at any time of the day. It is color coordinated for a stylish appearance. It is very functional and nice looking.
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Sunday, January 4th, 2009
FLOSS FLOWER
The Ageratums are divided into two distinct groups, i.e. the taller upright plants suitable for incorporating in imaginative borders, and the typical low-growing plants for covering large areas and cultivating in containers. Both groups are referred to as floss flowers.
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
It is always great to have a bar outside your home like in he garden or patio. Entertain your friends and have a little party outside your home with an all-weather hardwood bar made by Strathwood Anderson. This outdoor bar furniture adds elegance and decorative appeal to your patio with functionality because of its eight inner storage shelves.
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Friday, January 2nd, 2009
You can call this an outdoor fireplace or outdoor firepit or simply an outdoor firebowl. This cast iron copper finish outdoor fire bowl adds sophistication in your garden, backyard, patio or lawn. This firebowl is very functional to your garden because you can use this to warm you up and also it is very useful in small gatherings with friends and family.
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