Have you ever wanted to have a permanent and easy way to keep open and close your curtains without a lot of hassle? The key to a good curtain tieback (sometimes referred to as a holdback or hook) is it should be simple to use and permanent. A common technique is simply tying the curtain panel into a loose knot as a temporary solution but not only can this damage the curtain over time but it is an inefficient method for heavier curtains and time consuming to retie curtains that have come undone. Cloth tiebacks are also a possible solution but these require fitting the curtain through a small loop of fabric and pulling the curtain out again. Once again this is a time consuming method.

Solid brass curtain tiebacks are a great solution to these problems because they are permanently installed directly into the wall and have a simple one step system. The curtain is pushed over the tieback and is easily supported by the post. Tie backs range from small to large and depending on the weight of the curtains, different styles may be more appropriate than others.

Hook Style: A hook style curtain tie back will have a U or V shape and is excellent for use with heavy drapery or wide curtains that have a lot of extra fabric that will need to be held back. This includes heavily embroidered fabrics and heavy materials such as velvet. This style will typically use 2 to 4 wood screws for installation.

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Post Style: This style is a T shape when held vertically and has a post with a screw bottom that is mounted directly into the wall. These tie backs are wonderful for light weight curtains or small panels. This is great for lace, sheer or any similar fabric that will not create a large “bunch” when it is being held back.

The health benefits of the raspberry are many but they are not a cure-all berry. They do have some attributes which can prevent several diseases. We will only look into some of these health benefits but will give you tips on how to grow them.

It is believed that the Vitamin C in raspberries can help develop the immune system to be able to ward off an attack of micro-organisms. Raspberries and other berries such as blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries have a lot of vitamin C. These berries also have an attribute that helps to prevent bladder infections. It prevents the bacteria from adhering itself to the cells on the inner walls of a urinary tract. Raspberries contain a substance called lutein which is important to vision health.

Raspberries and many other berries have antioxidants that help reduce the risk of certain types of cancers and diseases of the heart. Blueberry health benefits and strawberry health benefits also have antioxidants that fight free radicals. The blue and red color of raspberries contains compounds with the ability to prevent many diseases. Raspberries also contain folate, potassium, iron, vast amounts of insoluble fiber, the seeds, along with pectin which controls cholesterol.

If you plant raspberries in rows you can train the canes to go around wires. The first thing that needs to done before planting is to clear away all the weeds in the area you want to plant. During the latter parts of summer or in the early fall you need to prepare the soil by digging a two and one half foot wide trench that is spade deep. Add compost or peat moss, with a pitch fork, to the bottom approximately four gallons per square yard. At the same time you need to add two tablespoons fertilizer per square yard before filling with soil.

The best time for planting raspberries is in late fall or anytime between fall and spring. In the area that you have already prepared you want to dig your trench about 3 inches deep and approximately 6 to 9 inches wide; place your plants in upright roughly 18 inches apart and be sure to spread the roots out. Now cover those roots with 3 inches of soil, and tamp gently with your feet. It is best to leave at least 6 feet between the rows of raspberries.

Immediately after planting the raspberry plants cut back each cane to the last good bud that is 9 – 12 inches above the soil. Fertilize in the fall every year. Roughly a month before you see any new spring growth you want to add about 3/4 pound of fertilizer per square yard. The fertilizer needs to naturally wash into the soil. In the early days of spring add in a 2-inch layer of garden compost to conserve moisture. During warm, dry spells you will want to water often.

The best way to control weeds is to pull them up by hand. You do not want to hoe between the raspberry canes while they are growing, you can damage the shallow roots that are close to the surface. You want to protect the fruit on the plants from the birds by using netting over the tops of the plants. Early in the summer during the first year of planting you need to cut off all the blossoms or fruits, if this is not done the growth of future canes will be reduced greatly. The second year of planting the raspberry canes can bear as much fruit as you want.

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After being in a property for a number of years, a lot of people decide that they would like a new garden design but are often stuck as to where to start. There are a number of considerations, the most important one is of your taste. What do you like?

Just because it is a garden, it doesn’t need to be overrun with grass, plants, trees and flowers if you don’t want it to be. Some may prefer the low maintenance benefits afforded by wood decking, gravel, wood chips, tile or concrete.

Remember, it is your garden so you can do to it what you want.

The best way to get inspiration for your garden design is to go and see what else is out there that takes your fancy. You can look anywhere, your friends houses, public gardens, even a patch of grass in the middle of a city can provide you with a wealth of ideas.

Once you have an idea as to the style of garden you would like, you need to consider the size of your garden and plan accordingly. If you only have a small working area then you do not want to go overboard with planting. Your small garden could very quickly become cluttered and feel claustrophobic. If you have a small garden you should utilise layers to create a sense of depth and airy colour schemes.

If you are lucky enough to have a large space as your canvas then you can really go to town with your designs. Pretty much anything goes and is left entirely up to your tastes.

Don’t just jump in and buy plants, flowers or anything else for your garden until you have a plan drawn out on paper, this should be a to scale representation of your garden with everything in place. It is much easier (and cheaper) to make changes on paper than it is to do then once you are putting your garden together.

Once you have a plan on paper that you are happy with, then you can set to town to buy everything you will need. Don’t forget the tools!

If you have an indoor garden, you will have a series of issues you have to deal with just like when you have an outdoor garden. For your indoor project there are different things that you deal with that you should be aware of.

One very common problem is that your plants are not germinating. For one reason or another your plants won’t grow at all or will start off well then die. The most common mistake that most make is that they pack the soil way too much. Your indoor plants need to have light soil that is easy for the roots to grow into. If you pack too tight, you end up with young and dead plants.

Another issue many notice is that their plants are wilting despite sticking to the water routine as suggested. The issue here is that the plants are really not getting enough water. While this might sound strange since you are watering enough, there is other water that outdoor plants get. Humidity, dew, and the occasional make the difference for outdoor plants. Water your plants a bit more than suggested to make up for all this.

If you notice that your plants are not growing as they should, it’s probably a light issue since they are indoors. Try your best to get them into some sunlight preferably at the south side of your home. Another option is to grow plants that require less lighting. You can also purchase some grow lights that will help give them the lighting they need.

Another common issue is that your plants just don’t see to be right for some reason. They grow a bit but seem to be unhealthy. There are two options for this. The first is that indoor plants can suffer from bacteria issues. These need to be removed and treated. Another mistake is that you get too ambitious with fertilizer. It’s better to just get good quality soil and skip the fertilizer process with indoor plants.

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