15 birds with snazzier hairdos than you
Birds are naturally stylish. Their feathers come in an array of colors, textures and shapes, and every now and then all the elements come together for the perfect hairdo. The Victoria crowned pigeon (shown above) is the perfect example with a crown of delicate feathers topping its noggin. Some species have been graced with good hair for mating advantages, but regardless of the reason — these birds have head-turning tresses: Dalmatian pelican Big Bird's got nothing on the tousled feathers that top the Dalmatian pelican's head. Crested partridge This fluffy red pouf belongs to this tropical ground bird that thrives throughout the rain forests of Southeast Asia. Great curassow Check out those curls! Andean cock-of-the-rock A surge of orange in the Andean cloud forests, this flashy male bird makes a show for the females during mating season. Himalayan monal The national bird of Nepal (where it is called a "danphe") has an pretty ponytail of iridescent feathers. Nicobar pigeon Eurasian hoopoe
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Junk You'd Normally Throw Away Transformed Into Genius Ideas
1.) Old hubcaps shouldn’t go to a junk yard. 2.) Pop tab? More like pop FAB. 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) 16.) 17.) 18.) 19.) 20.) 21.) 22.) 23.) 24.) 25.) 26.) 27.) 28.)
How to Keep Water Clear in Fountains and Ponds, Barley: Gardener's Supply
To keep ponds clear, it's best to begin treatment early in the season before problems arise. All gardeners want to be green — except when it comes to water. Whether you have a fountain, pond or a small reflecting pool, chances are good that at some point you'll have to deal with nuisance algae. Mother Nature has a way of colonizing just about any watery habitat with algae — even a birdbath. Small amounts of algae may be a simple annoyance, discoloring containers with a film of green slime. The best method for reducing algae growth depends on the size and type of the water feature, the time of year and the extent of the problem, as well as aesthetics and convenience. Fountains Here are a few options for keeping water clear: Container Water Gardens and Small Ponds Small-scale water features can be havens for unchecked algae growth. Large Ponds Product Details
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8 Vegetables That You Can Regrow Again And Again
Have you ever wondered which vegetables you can regrow or how to regrow them? Below are eight vegetables that you can regrow again and again. Scallions You can regrow scallions by leaving an inch attached to the roots and place them in a small glass with a little water in a well-lit room. wearenotfoodies.com Garlic When garlic begins to sprout, you can put them in a glass with a little water and grow garlic sprouts. nancyengedesign.wordpress.com Bok Choy Bok choy can be regrown by placing the root end in water in a well-lit area. makesmemine.blogspot.com Carrots Put carrot tops in a dish with a little water. projectfidgetyfingers.blogspot.com Basil Put clippings from basil with 3 to 4-inch stems in a glass of water and place it in direct sunlight. thateverydaygirl.com Celery Cut off the base of the celery and place it in a saucer or shallow bowl of warm water in the sun. infusionfibers.wordpress.com Romaine Lettuce Put romaine lettuce stumps in a 1/2 inch of water. fastcheapandgood.blogspot.com
Expert tips on container gardening - Where to start - Container Gardening - Gardens
Learn from the pros and create gorgeous mini-gardens in pots The word "garden" is being redefined. If it's your sanctuary and the place where, hands in dirt, you commune with nature, it's a garden. Perhaps the fastest-growing area in the gardening world is that of container gardening. Here's how you can create your own traffic-stopping designs. Prep workBefore creating your masterpiece, Paul Zammit recommends the following: 1. 2. 3. Like meets iike Think about where the container will be placed and select plants that require similar growing conditions (such as full sun or shade, moist or dry soil, sheltered or not), yet have different growth habits and bloom times. Thrillers, fillers and spillers These three words, coined by garden designer Steve Silk, capture the essence of good container design. Foliage only, or a mix of annuals, perennials, shrubs, herbs, summer bulbs, ornamental grasses, small evergreens, vines and tropical plants are all appropriate.
