Monthly Archives: January 2012

House Plants Clean the Air in Your Home

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Ivy Hearts & Rings, Indoor Ferns Houseplants brighten any room with their color, texture or fragrance. They can also clean the air in your home! Nasa and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) conducted a 2 year study and concluded that many common indoor plants are effective in removing several key pollutants associated with indoor air pollution. Philodendron, Spider Plants and the Golden Pothos were most effective in removing formaldehyde molecules. Flowering plants such as Gerbera Daisy and Chrysanthemums were superior in removing benzene from the atmosphere. Other good performers are Dracaena, Ivy, Peace Lily and Golden Pothos. The study revealed that houseplants take substances out of the air through the tiny openings in their leaves and that the plant leaves, roots and soil bacteria are all important in removing trace levels of toxic vapors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Winter Pond Damage

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Ponds are beautiful covered with snow.

After this past  snow and ice storm has passed, you may want to check out your pond’s water level.  Fill it slowly with water to help the fish adjust to the temperature change and new water.  Check for leaks, especially around the stream and waterfall area. Clean out skimmer and excess debris and branches inside pond area. Need help?  Send me your pictures, stop by The Pond Pad at Alpine or call for a bid at 253.332.2158

 

Helleborus ‘Rosemary’ & ‘Jonas’

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Helleborus Jonas

Evergreen Winter Bloomer 'Jonas' Lightly fragrant, single white blooms fade to green or blush pink with age. Dark green leaves and burgandy stems. Use in beds, borders or pots. Grows to 9"-12" with a spread of 13". Deer resistant. Prefers moist, well drained soil, in Part to Full Shade-mulch in summer months.

 

Hellborus 'Rosemary'

Winter Blooming Evergreen Perennial, Helleborus 'Rosemary' has rose pink buds that open to pale pink saucer-shaped flowers that mature to rose pink. Dark green leaves, blooms December thru March. Prefers part sun to part shade in moist well drained soil. Grows 12" tall with an 18" spread. Great for woodland gardens or containers, hardy to -30F.