Month: May 2017

4 Tips for a successful indoor herb garden

Herbs are essential to enhance the taste of your dishes. While dry herbs can be a good alternative, fresh herbs on the other hand provide more flavor and nutritional value. Here are some tips to creating your own indoor herb garden.

  1. Provide strong light for your indoor herb garden – The more light you provide your herb garden, the better they will grow and taste. You should look at providing your herbs with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight.
  2. The temperature – Look at providing your herbs with a temperature of between 60-70 degrees. If your herbs are maturing and you want to slow its growth, look at reducing the temperature to 65 to 70 degrees.
  3. An infrequent, slow watering – Look at watering your herbs once they have dried out. Test the soil by using your finger. The soil should be dry two inches from the top before you give your herbs any water.

Select the best herb pots – Your herb pots should have proper drainage holes to let out extra water. Your pots should also include saucers to collect extra water and reduce damage to a tabletop or a shelf. Select the size of your pot according to how your herb will grow, for example, if your herb has longer roots; it may benefit from a deeper pot. Choose the material for your pot, according to the humidity levels in your home. For example, clay pots will dry out fast, while ceramic will hold in water.

Guide to buying outdoor cushions

Summary: Make your outdoor areas look great with the right cushions. Patio chairs, lounge chairs and benches look great with specific types of cushions.

A beautifully decorated outdoor space is a great addition to any home. We all love to spend time outdoors during the warmer months. Even the smallest space, like a balcony, can look great with the right furniture and sofa seat cushions. Here is a look at some of the options you have regarding outdoor cushions:

Patio chairs

The type of patio chair will determine what type of cushions is appropriate. For example, certain patio chairs will have sections like the back that do not need a cushion. In those instances, you only need the seat cushion. Most other instances will require both the back and seat cushions. Personal preference will dictate if you want to mix and match styles for the two cushions.

Lounge chairs

Lounge chairs are one of the most popular types of outdoor furniture. Usually, you see them in larger open spaces or next to a swimming pool because they are larger, take up more space and are much lower to the ground than regular patio furniture. The cushions for lounge chairs come in a large single piece, although you can find separate units. Mix and match these to match any other pieces you have outside.

Benches

Adding a cushion to an outdoor bench can make it more inviting and comfortable. Just remember to use an appropriate foam like dry fast foam when the bench cushion is in an uncovered area.

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