There are so many horror stories from novice and experienced gardeners about using an incorrect soil mixture for their garden planters and containers. Here is the best advice that we have culled from many sources, especially from those growers that specialize in container plants.Bagged commercial potting mixes are the very best choice for filling containers.…

As the weather warms for springtime, the plants, trees and grass start to grow and get greener. What also warms up for many people in Dallas, Houston or anywhere in Texas is the start of allergy season. For many allergy sufferers, officially designated as allergic rhinitis, springtime isn't always something to look forward to. Flowers…

Many art fans consider Van Gogh Starry Night to be the 'magnus opus' of the tragic Dutch post-impressionist. He painted it when he was confined to a Saint-Remy asylum in June of 1889, shortly before he short himself in the chest, an injury from which he perished two days later. The painting shows the view…

Netsuke is a Japanese art form of pure uniqueness and of culturally historical long standing. Netsuke is small, but yet highly detailed objects мейд of various ivories, hard wooden materials, ceramics, and several other kinds of materials. These are objects that tell the stories of the Japanese culture during some of the earlier fascinating times…

It is one of the worst feelings in the world, thinking that your husband is cheating on you. Far too many people are in the same situation, and looking at the divorce statistics and some of the surveys that have been taken it looks as though the problem of infidelity is one that touches far…

As I emphasized in my previous article on the subject of insomnia, there are seven main factors that can contribute to sleeplessness: stress, chronic illness or pain, poor nutrition and digestion, over-consumption of stimulants, a poor sleep environment, poor sleep posture, and a disruption to your natural circadian rhythm cycle.While Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prescription sleep…

Are you selling your house or considering selling it? If so, chances are that you probably feel a bit stressed right now. In fact, stress is one of the most common feelings that sellers experience when selling their homes. So, if you're feeling the same way, don't worry a bit. In this article, I will…

Are you looking to sell your home? Choosing the right real estate agent is critical to selling your home quickly and at top dollar. Your REALTOR® will keep you abreast of this rapidly changing industry, swings in market conditions, and the availability and demand for property inventory in your County. How do you find a…

I'm so tired of giving the same gift and getting no loving in return. What's a guy to do? Okay, let me be the first to say: I'm so confused about Valentines Day. Is it a silver year or diamond year? Paper of plastic? Can't I just Give condoms? Wait a minute- I'm off base.…

A Bright DaySmilesdelightall around,brightening joybrought to a sometimes dreary, dismal world.Each of us needs to do what is neededto spread good cheergiven ustoday.Smile.(NOTE: This poem is written in the double tetractys format. A tetractys is the following syllable pattern:1 syllable2 syllables3 syllables4 syllables10 syllablesA double tetractys is as follows:123410104321)Violet VisionThe violet tinge of late sunset…