Monthly Archive: June 2012

Jun
29

Save Money with LED Grow Lights

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When you use grow lights on plants, they have to have 10 to 12 hours of light every day.  This can become expensive, especially when using lights that have a high lumen output.  Instead of running these lights for the full time, use LED grow lights for the first and last 2 hours of the …

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Jun
28

Start Your Garden with Hydroponics

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Hydroponics is a great way to start your garden before you put anything in the ground.  This allows you to control the balance of nutrients received by the plants and gradually introduce the natural nutrients to your soil.  When the plants are ready to live outside, you may want to start them in a mud …

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Jun
27

How to Have Hydroponic Systems in Your Home

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One of the first things you need to start hydroponic systems in your home is a grow tent.  We offer a complete selection of tents that can be used both inside and outside your home.  You also need artificial light that mimics sunlight.  The tent allows you to regulate the humidity and temperature for the …

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Jun
26

Using HID Lights with Outdoor Plants

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If your outdoor plants are not receiving enough light, then you can supplement natural sunlight with HID lights.  All you have to do is make sure that the lights are in a waterproof container.  You can cover the area with a tarp to keep the moisture off the light, but then you will have to …

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Jun
25

Can You Use Fluorescent Lights for My Indoor Plants?

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Fluorescent lights are one of the best ways to give your indoor plants the light they need to thrive.  These lights are more cost-effective than other types of lights and can also be used to add extra light to the room.  Plants that are kept in an office often use these lights, but the plants …

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Jun
22

Do You Also Supply Photo Tent Lights?

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We carry a complete line of photo tent lights, but the best way to purchase these lights is as a part of a complete package. These packages include the photo tent, the lights and different colored backgrounds. This is important because you do not want your background to be the same color as the object …

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Jun
20

Going to the beach is more fun with a Portable Gazebo

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Having a portable gazebo makes going to the beach less dangerous and more fun for the entire family. This type of gazebo allows you to have shade on even the sunniest days. They also protect you from UV rays, so you do not have to worry as much about sunburn and skin disorders caused by …

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Jun
18

Recover the Roof of Your Madaga Gazebo

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If you have a Madaga gazebo and the roof has started to wear from weather, you may need to replace the gazebo canopy. The easiest way to do this is to purchase one of our replacement tops that are sized to fit your gazebo. Most gazebos by Madaga are ten feet by ten feet, so …

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Jun
15

Remove Background Flaws with Photo Cubes

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There is nothing worse than taking a picture of an item to sell online and having the background distract from the visual image. Instead of taking pictures of things sitting on the floor in your home, you can use photo cubes to give you a blank background. This removes the issue of shadows making your …

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Jun
13

Why Do They Call It a Light Tent?

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The reason they call a photo cube a light tent is that it allows you to compensate for low natural lighting by placing your lights near the object that you are photographing. These look like collapsible tents and they allow you to adjust lights and angles to get the best image possible within the smallest …

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