Plants growing under artificial light is a hot topic, among researchers and amateur people altogether. The following pages aim to provide information about lighting conditions for plants in general and in particular for some examples. Topics included: -A brief history of artificial lighting -Types of light -Differences between natural and artificial light -How to take care of your houseplants -Artificial light and houseplants -Artificial light and the food industry -Plants happy with the indoor lighting Instead of conclusion, you can find a list of plants that are happy with the indoor...

It is a dream of hundreds and thousands of homeowners to build a pond in their backyards. Many are already having them installed each year. Why is everyone so obsessed about a simple hole in the ground filled with water? Well, it is because the soothing sound of waterfalls and the pleasant sight of water flowing brings a sense of tranquility to every heart. Not only personal pleasure but the presence of a pond right in your property will also bring your guests' appraisals. During the summer, you may feel like soaking your feet in the coolness of the water. The bright sunlight will lure you to...

A log cabin is a less sophisticated dwelling structure made of logs. Log cabins have a long history in both the United States and Europe. In the United States log cabins where the first generation homes built by settlers from Europe and other countries who came to the country in search of a new life. Today with the availability of tall pines and other tall trunk trees, a family can easily erect a log cabin from scratch in a matter of days. With the right tools, a log cabin can easily be erected in any weather because it does not involve any form of chemical reactions. Because of this, many...

Peppers are a delight for many because of the wide range of colors they have (red, yellow, orange, green, brown or purple). Also, they are very flavored and tasty. The history of growing peppers goes back before the birth of Christ. It has been grown extensively in Central and South America, Mexico and the West Indies. In Peru, researchers found prehistoric remains of peppers. It was brought to Europe by Columbus. Before that, Europeans were using only black and white spices. In the 17th century, peppers were grown all over the world. You will find in this text all the information you need to...

The idea of a book that has all the necessary information about lawn care came from a personal experience. I always wished for a green patch of grass near my house, so I can always go outside and stroll in bare feet along my freshly cut lawn. Therefore, I thought it might be helpful for you too to have in one place everything you need to know about lawn care. I explore in the following pages a little bit of history and how lawns became popular worldwide. I believe this part will help you understand why so many people are keen to have a lawn near their houses. Also, I guide you through the...