Everything Green

Mowers on the Go

2010-01-19T13:29:00.004+08:00

Having a landscaping company or should I say, when you're in the garden and landscaping business you don't have a reason for not having a well kept garden at your home. It's so ironic why others with all the access to their equipments and garden tools still maintain a non-kept garden.

Summer is just around the corner here in Manila and the weather forecast today till end of May will be very hot. This is the right time to tend our gardens especially our lawns because they tend to wilt easily during this summer season. What we do is we first mow the grass using lawnmowers so that the cutting of the grass will be even. Then we soak the lawn with water every morning so that the soil will still be a bit damp in the afternoon. But if the weather is really too hot, we water our gardens twice a day or we use our irrigation system in which timed sprinklers are being used to help us save water.

One of my favorite brands in lawnmowers is the Bosch Rotak mowers. These are electric rotary mowers that works well on small areas. These mowers consists of innovative combs that will give your lawns a very neat touch and trims the edges perfectly. Like the petrol-driven lawnmowers, the bosch rotak provides the power that will satisfy every user with it's unimaginable power.

But for those who are saving power and electricity, there is also the option of petrol lawnmowers. These lawnmowers are powered with the use of petrol oils which can be diesel or gasoline. For me, these are ideal for large areas especially when dealing with golf courses and putting greens that stretches for miles. I think these mowers conserve more power and less maintenance when it comes to its parts.

Whatever kind of mower you'd prefer, the beauty of your home on the outside depends on the beauty of your garden. And its beauty will also depend if you will always have a well-kept lawn and garden. Always make time to keep your lawn neat and well trimmed by using these mowers. They will really make the job easier, faster and worthwhile. It's a very good investment for your family and home.

Today's Flowers #11

2009-05-17T23:28:00.005+08:00

Medenilla

Okna Multi Flora

Tooth Implants

2009-05-13T20:10:00.002+08:00

I have heard so many implants these days starting on hair implants, breast implants, organ implants like the heart, liver, and kidneys. In the dental world, tooth implants are also peformed. I am so afraid of procedures that requires operations like implants. Even though they will administer anestecia so that I will not feel anything, I really can't see myself doing the procedure. But if you ask me when the time comes when the dentist will ask me if what do I prefer, false teeth or implants? I would definitely choose implants. I can't imagine myself using false teeth!

I didn't take a good care of my teeth when I was still a child so I'm paying for it now. I already have 2 molars gone and there ar spaces between my teeth. So since I'm not going to use false teeth, I'll make do with the implants so that my teeth will have no spaces in between. I think the first thing the dentist will do to my teeth is to have the implants in place then I will have to have braces so that my teeth will be tighten to minimize the spaces in between in teeth. I have read from the internet that the best dentists that uses this kind of procedure can be found in Arizona Dental clinics. They have the best Arizona dentists in town especially Mesa Arizona dentists. So if you're planning to have a tooth impalnt procedure, be sure that your dentist is well informed about this procedure. Although it's an out-patient procedure, it's still an operation.

My Labor of Love

2009-05-11T21:56:00.004+08:00

I just want to share with you all what my labor of love is. I arranged a basket of roses, carnation and a very beautiful flower which I don't know the name, LOL.... as a gift for my mom on Mother's Day. I can easily buy a bouque of roses or an already arranged flowers on a flower shop but I know that my mom will greatly appreciate these flowers because she knows that this is truly my labor of love for her. Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Today's Flowers #10

2009-05-11T17:34:00.007+08:00

~~ Coral Tree ~~

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Advertising on Blogs

2009-05-08T23:08:00.003+08:00

Blogging has been my stress reliever for quite some time now. It's been 2 years now since I started I blogs and I've been having fun doing posts about my everyday activities especially with my work and business. It's like having an online journal of your daily happenings. I can also stress out all of my worries and problems here whenever I feel I needed to. Like I said, blogging is a stress reliever.

But did you know that some bloggers monetise their blogs by having advertisers advertise on their sites? Some will requests original and honest product reviews from websites and you can get paid to blog. It's like having an online job at the comfort of your own home. And I think it's going global and many bloggers are grabbing this kind of revenue and opportunity. You can get paid from $5 up to $100 per post depending on your page rank and traffic. The higher the traffic and rank, the higher the offer advertisers will give you. One blog advertising that I discovered is PayingPost.com. Not only that they help bloggers but advertisers as well to build up their business.

Like me for instance, I have a business in landscaping and pest control at the moment. Blog advertising will help me bring in more cortumers if I advertise on related blogs like mine. It will also save me thousands instead of spending on billborads and telephone directories for advertising. More and more people now are depending on the internet for information so I guess this is really a very good way to gain more profit not only as a blogger but as an advertise ras well. So advertising on blogs will really help any business.

Today's Flowers #9

2009-05-04T21:32:00.008+08:00

~~ White Powder Puff ~~

This is the first time that I saw a white powder puff. Usually there are red ones and I'm really amazed to see this one of a kind powder puff. Do you know any other color?

Exterra at work

2009-04-05T22:24:00.004+08:00

Here's a peek on how Exterra works. This in-ground station had already been infested with termites after a day of installing just right besides a termite colony. The Focus, a termite attractant really works because you can see here that after 24 hours of installing this station, the termites are already made their way inside it, devouring the 6 pieces wooden interceptors. I've already put the Requiem bait to start the elimination of the whole colony.

Today's Flowers - Water Lily

2009-04-05T18:19:00.005+08:00

Camera Critters #7 - Kingdom of Kois

2009-04-05T14:42:00.005+08:00

Camera Critters #6 - Thinking of a New Pet

2009-03-30T19:51:00.004+08:00

I was thinking of having another pet dog on our house. We already have a Belgian Mallinoi and a Shitz Tsu. I was having seconds thoughts weather to have another Shitz Tsu or another breed this time. If I'm going for another breed, I think having a Siberian Husky in the house would be very cool. When we went to the Vet's clinic last Saturday to buy Coffee's powder (my Shitz Tsu pet), we saw this very big and friendly Alaskan Malamute on the petshop besides the vet's clinic. They also have two Siberian Huskies there, a male and a female. This Alaskan Malamute is a male named Boxter. I was scared at first especially when he stood up to greet me and my two kids. The caretaker assured us that Boxter is very friendly. True enough, he let my daughter take his picture and even let her pet him. He is a year old and would grow even more bigger. Wow! Maybe I'll just stict to the huskies, LOL!

First Stations

2009-03-25T20:31:00.007+08:00

These are the stations that I installed in our house in Paranaque. I installed 11 in ground stations, 1 above ground and a bait bag inside our cabinet filled with bait because the termite infestation there is already severe.

Before installing the in ground stations, a hole should be made using an auger, then put 1 1/2 scoops of Focus termite attractant then moist with distilled water to release CO2.

In Ground Stations around the perimeter of the house

Above Ground Stations for existing termite infestation indoors filled with bait (the ceiling is already infested by termites)

Bait bag filled with Requiem

My Initial Stocks

2009-03-18T09:54:00.009+08:00

At last, I already purchased my initial stock for my new pest control business. Exterra allowed me to purchase the stocks even if I haven't submitted the requirements they needed for me to have a license. I just gave them a photo copy of my DTI application as proof that I will submit eventually. I am so excited to start right away, installing the first stations on our own house. Here are the initial stocks that I purchase to start with.

My first stocks

Car decals, brochures and Uniform Tags

In Ground Stations, Above Ground Stations and Bait Bag

Termite Attractant

Today's Flowers - Flowers from Florida

2009-03-14T21:43:00.004+08:00

Camera Critters #5 - Pawikan

2009-03-14T21:16:00.005+08:00

This lovely creature is best seen in the deep waters of Palawan. We saw this baby Pawikan when we were snorkling along the beaches of El Nido, Palawan. Our tour guide allowed us to hold this baby turtle for a photo shoot. After the shots, the turtle was set free again to enjoy the waters of the sea. I think these turtles are already near extinction if we don't do something to save them.

Update on My New Business

2009-03-14T17:10:00.004+08:00

The very important requirement that EXTERRA required me to submit to be able to sign up to their program are DTI certification, Business Permit and BIR Registration. As I mentioned before, I have to apply for new documents because this is a new business and has a different business classification from my present business which is a garden shop and landscaping services. This is a Pest Control so I have to apply as a pest control operator to be able to sign up.

I talked to their sales representative if I could submit the documents of DJ Garden while waiting for my documents for the pest control services, so that I could already sign up and purchase my initial stocks of EXTERRA. I have to do something with the termites already eating up my whole cabinet. Luckily, after she talked to their Marketing Vice-President if I could sign up already, they agreed for me to submit the documents for the meantime but I also have to submit a photo copy of the DTI application form for the new said business as proof that I will still submit the new documents. I told them no problem.

So first thing on Monday morning I will go to their office and submit my requirements and I will have the opporunity to purchase my initial stocks. I was so happy that they allowed me and I can't wait to start the new business..... starting on our own house. I'm still crossing my fingers that my new documents will be processed as soon as possible.

New Business

2009-03-11T18:00:00.005+08:00

Have you heard about EXTERRA? It's a system of intercepting and baiting termites from the ground. This is now the most effective way of eliminating termites before it gets to your house. The system is that you intercept them by putting up in-ground stations (IGS) around the perimeter of your house. It is installed every 3 to 5 meters apart. When the termites hit the stations, then the baiting comes in. The bait has an active compound that the termites will love to eat and will bring to their colony, to their queen until in such time when the compound reacts, the whole colony will be eliminated.

This is the new business that I'm putting up right now. I just attended a whole day seminar with the company who is the sole distributor of EXTERRA products and I am hoping that they will approve and issue me a license. But the process of applying for a new Business Permit, BIR Registration, DTI, and a PCO license will take long. I just hope that I can start within the month because my first project will be our own house.

Right now, and I am hoping that it will not do anymore damage as it is...... we have termite infestation already inside our house. I think this will be a good start for me to practice implementing what I learned from the seminar I attended. And I hope that I can get more clients because this product don't come cheap like the liquids and powder. And this product is very safe because it's non-toxic. No faul smells and residues that can harm your pets and other family members. I'll give more insights here when I get my initial stock and some photos of the product. All products are made in the US, so you can really say that the product is not only effective but also very safe.

Fashionable Bean Bags

2009-03-11T17:28:00.005+08:00

I'm the kind of person that's always looking for new things, new ideas and especially new designs of modern or contemporary garden accessories as well as garden furniture. There are countless of designs to choose from especially when you look in the internet. Locally made furniture here in our country can sometimes be a bit of old fashioned so I really have to look for more in the internet for the imported ones.

Upon browsing the internet, I came across to a site that offers modern and contemporary bean bags like Leather Bean Bags. Did you know that bean bags nowadays can be used outdoors? Yes! There are bean bags available in the UK that are manufactured especially for outdoor purposes like on the swimming pool areas, playgrounds, and even in lawns and gardens. These are called Outdoor Bean Bags.

As you can see here in these photos, these are called conversion lounger. It can be used as an ordinary Bean Bag Chair or can be used, as I said, for outdoor purposes like for sun bathing. Now why narrow the use of these bean bags when you can use it anywhere you like? Just imagine the endless possibilities on how you can create a modern and contemporary atmosphere anywhere by using these simple but elegant bean bags.

Winter Junifer

2009-03-04T07:30:00.000+08:00

I called this plant Winter Junifer because I saw during our visit in Florida last December. Yup.... although as we know that it doesn't snow in Florida, they had a way of making a theme park looked like it's Winter time there. I took this photo in Universal Studios, on Dr. Suess theme park. The theme is winter and wherever you look and go it's winter time there. I think they sprayed some artificial snow here so that the plants will look as if it's really snowing in Florida.

Today's Flowers #6 - My Birthday Roses

2009-03-02T16:04:00.004+08:00

Last December we went to Canada to celebrate Christmas there with my SIL and other relatives of my MIL. The day we arrive was the day of my birthday. And one of my hubby's aunt brought me these lovely 1 dozen of yellow roses.

Camera Critters # 4 - Jaws

2009-03-01T21:37:00.006+08:00

I know, I know.... it's not a critter, it's a monster! Actually, it's not real. This was taken on our trip to Universal Studios last December during our Florida trip. Scary isn't it? Anyways, I didn't have any photo of any critter so I thought of posting this magnificent creature instead.

Skywatch Friday #21 - Florida Sunrise

2009-02-20T21:43:00.007+08:00

It was indeed a very warm morning when we head out this early morning to go explore Disney World! Yup.... this is the day we went to the most wonderful theme park well known all over the world. Florida is known to be famous in growing different varieties of oranges. As you can see here camouflaging this beautiful sunrise are big orange trees growing just along this service road. We can see all the oranges from these trees while traveling on this highway.

First Project for 2009 - A Good Start

2009-02-18T11:36:00.013+08:00

2009 seems to be a promising year for our landscaping business. We've just finished a landscaping job of a residential building for Gov. Amante of Agusan del Norte. He has a new house in Quezon City where he and his father will be living whenever they are here in Manila. We also had two more pending landscaping jobs where our clients were old classmates of my hubby in high school. We are hoping it will get approved. This is a good sign for us. Hope that we can get more projects in the future.

Skywatch Friday #20 - Smiley Day at Epcot, Florida

2009-01-20T20:38:00.004+08:00

While strolling on Epcot Resort in Florida, we noticed this smiley face being made by a tiny plane in the sky. This really made our day and also made us smile too.

Skywatch Friday #19 - Across the Field

2008-12-12T14:05:00.005+08:00

I took this photo when I went with my hubby to Clark, Pampanga during his weekly visits there. This sunset is quite stunning across this rice field on our way back home.