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February is a time of excited anticipation. This month a gradual heralding of early spring begins in the lower parts of the region and steadily advances through the entire area.

What can we plant in our gardens this spring that will insure plenty of material to fill our vases, bowls and other flower containers this summer? The answer is annuals. Annuals are probably used for cutting more than any other type of flower. They may be used alone or combined with perennial or shrub blossoms.

Jade plants provide a wonderful option for indoor home gardening. Since they are hearty and easily grown in an open container, they grow ideally in a warm, dry environment. Jade plants are succulents and they can tolerate lower watering conditions very well and they do not require much fertilizer either.

Grape and grapevine motifs stenciled onto walls are a feature of the popular Tuscan style in home decor but can also be an attractive complement to other styles that embrace an old world look. Stencils today come in a wide variety of designs and are reusable. A grape or vine leaf motif could be just the thing to finish off your kitchen decor. If you like relaxing with a glass of wine on your patio, grapes and vine leaves might be the perfect image to choose.

Many hundreds of years ago Wind Chimes were used around shrines and temples to scare away animals. They have been around since the 2nd century C.E. They were also made for the purpose of scaring away bad spirits. There is a belief in China and parts of Asia, that Wind Chimes brought good luck to the families whenever they were placed on the corners of the people’s homes.

In a town garden or a shady site box could be pressed into service, but enough, I malign a plant which has done yeoman service. Regular feeding and clipping are essential or the bushes become bare and leggy.

Having lights outside your house is a must nowadays for security reasons. Oftentimes though, homeowners are also interested in a good outdoor lighting idea for aesthetic reasons. Here are some great ideas for excellent outdoor lighting:

For climbers some support will be necessary and modern invention provides a richly varied choice. A well-made wooden trellis, plastic- covered mesh, vine eyes with wire stretched between, or a nail hammered in where required - there is something to suit every depth of pocket.

There are many different types of species that eat up houseplants. There are also a few found in almost all areas.

A polythene sleeve, made by slitting a suitably sized bag along the bottom, is then slipped over to enclose the wound and firmly bound at the base with electricians’ tape. Pack moist sphagnum around the wound then seal the top of the bag. By moist I mean that a handful of the moss when squeezed just oozes water. To make certain the weakened stem does not break I tie the whole contraption firmly to a cane.