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Wildflower seeding in the fall can pay off later
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Buying good seeds and sowing now could lead to a spring outburst. But this breed is different from garden varieties, so watch the watering and the weeds. IN NO INSTANCE is the California gardener more richly rewarded than with the autumn planting of wildflower seeds. Buy them now, sow them between Halloween and Christmas, and spring will be marked by a tumbling succession of grace notes.
Fingerprint-scan deadbolt can eliminate need for keys
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
You enter your home after the high-tech gizmo reads your fingerprints. In other words, you can never lock yourself out again, in theory anyway. YOU KNOW, people don't take enough time to sit outside alone and just think. Listen to the birds. Feel the wind on their faces. Wonder when their spouses are coming home to unlock the door.
Christopher Lloyd lists Montecito home at $3.6 million
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The 'Back to the Future' actor's 2,514-square-foot home is near the city's lower village and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Actor Christopher Lloyd is just one of those guys who you know would be a hoot to meet at a cocktail party. The three-time Emmy-winning Lloyd has tons of movie, TV and stage credits -- typically playing oddball characters. You likely know him as the eccentric Emmett "Doc" Brown in the "Back to the Future" franchise, but to me, he'll always be Taber in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975). (Gee, was Jack Nicholson in that movie too?)

 

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Mulches - Discusses the uses and benefits of mulching, along with tabular information about mulch materials and best mulching practices for different types of plants. From the University of Missouri Extension.
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Are Mulches a Good Idea? - Discusses the types and effects of mulching, including the results of a study where shredded newsprint was used as mulch.

Beware of Sour Mulch - Brief articles explaining how some materials can make mulches acidic and toxic to growing plants, and how to recognize problem mulches.

Cocoa Mulch - Promotional site for this brand of mulch based on cocoa shells, discussing benefits, application instructions, and dealer listings.

Easy Gardening: Mulching - Illustrated explanation on the benefits of mulching and materials to use, with reference to Texas gardening conditions.

Is There a Difference in Red Mulch? - Description of a research project evaluating various red-colored plastic mulches. Conclusions about which give rise to the highest plant yields.

Much Ado About Leaves - Suggestions for using shredded leaves for composting or as a winter mulch to protect tender plants in the garden.

Mulches for Enhanced, Low-Cost, Low-Maintenance Landscapes - Provides definition of mulch, discusses benefits, application methods, and how to water through mulch. Also lists many organic and inorganic mulch materials, with brief descriptions, pros, and cons.

Mulches for Gardens and Landscapes - Article explaining the different types of mulch and how they should be applied in the garden.
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Mulches for the Home Vegetable Garden - This article by the Virginia Cooperative Extension covers organic and inorganic mulches, as well as green manures and cover crops.

Mulches in the Landscape - Explains the benefits of mulching, describes a variety of organic and inorganic mulch materials, and provides a guide to selecting a suitable one.

Mulching for a Healthy Landscape - This article provides mulching basics: what it is, how to apply, and lists commonly used materials.

Mulching Landscape Plants - Defines mulching, its benefits, and its effects on the soil, discusses timing and depth of application, and lists recommended materials.
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Pits In Pieces - Promotes a peach industry by-product consisting of dried, cracked pits, yielding a biodegradable enhancement for landscaping or ground cover. Product information and distributor listing.
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