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Many factors affect the health of landscape plants, but one of the most confusing is light intensity - the amount of sun or shade a plant needs for optimum vigor.

Learn how to grow Kratom, an unusual and interesting tree, which is fairly easy to care for.

Once water gardening was a novelty. Now, any gardener can have a garden pond with water plants and fish, even in container gardens.

Digital cameras automatically adjust their white balance for different lighting conditions, although sometimes they need a little help.

If you watch paranormal shows on TV, you will see that the groups involved frequently "go dark" and turn out the lights. Why do they do this? Does it work?

With digital cameras, anybody can take clean, sharp pictures. Here are five key points to pay attention to if you want your pictures to stand out from the crowd.

Cycling sunglasses are specifically designed to protect eyes from sun glare, dust and insects. Here's a guide to key features and the best brands of sports sunglasses.

The use of video surveillance cameras, along with a DVR or VCR recording device, helps homeowners to deter home break ins or solve crimes that have been committed.

Colored contact lenses will be improved with new technology. It will be clear at night and block out sunlight at day.

Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.

Some flowers and plants prefer sun, some prefer shade. Is your garden sunny or shady or part sun or part shade? Find out how to tell the difference.

Growing indoor orchids that produce new flowers requires controlled lighting, temperature regulation and a minimum amount of weekly care.

Houseplants come from tropical forests and arid regions around the world. Knowing the origin of a specific plant can help in providing it with proper care.

Don't give up on keeping houseplants just because you've had some disappointments, even spectacular disappointments, in the past.

Calea Zacatechichi is an easy to grow entheogen from Oaxaca Mexico which is reported to enhance dreams.

Canon did the unthinkable in reducing the number of megapixels in a digital camera upgrade to improve image quality to appeal to photojournalists and pro photographers.

In cities, all around Australia people gather at outdoor venues to share in the Christmas spirit by singing carols led by well-known entertainers.

The right light is a basic necessity for keeping healthy houseplants.

Spin this disk and watch the black and white patten change colors.

St. Vincent is called the "Critter Capital of the Caribbean" thanks to Bill Tewes, who takes St. Vincent SCUBA divers on a tour of weird and wonderful tropical sea-life.

If food is the main focus of your travels, it will necessarily also feature prominently in your photo album. So, how to take great pictures of food when traveling?

Recent talk about the need to buy a 35mm film SLR as a first camera as being essential to properly learn the basics of photography seems misguided.

It has taken 300 million years of evolution to create such a formidable predator as the shark, and the notorious Great White Shark is the most remarkable of all.

A brief guide to one of the world's most popular tropical houseplants.

The legendary Swedish camera maker's new fourth generation DSLR, the HD3-II, provides an integrated solution for photographers seeking the ultimate in image quality.

Learn how to pick a paint color for your home that you love and looks best in your room. Find the perfect colors with complete confidence.

A common problem faced by many Peace Lily growers is that it won't bloom. With just a few simple adjustments, you can have a Peace Lily blooming in a few weeks.

Kodak recently announced a major development in digital camera sensor design for the capture of more light per pixel for faster shutter speed and better noise performance

The Logitech G13 is a new gameboard for PC and Mac gamers designed to offer lots of programmable options for computer gaming victory - up 87 different ways, to be exact.

Making changes to the camera ISO can improve the quality of pictures.

The technical specifications are important, the most significant feature has gone almost unnoticed, Samsung as the source of the new sensor for Pentax's flagship K20D.

The Pentax Optio E60 typifies the pace of technological change in digital cameras by offering specifications unheard of in top end DSLRs only a few years ago.

Specific techniques are needed for photographers to capture the best results when photographing waterfalls/flowing water on bright sunny days.

When daylight hours decrease in fall and winter the change can affect a person's mental health. Sometimes called winter blues, the condition can be mild to severe.

Spending time endlessly searching the App Store for the best software for your iPhone or iPod Touch? These free and paid-for Apps should fit the bill.

The selection of digital cameras available can be overwhelming. Knowing which features are best for photographing the paranormal can narrow your search.

Illuminated or backlit keyboards are becoming quite popular among some niche computer user groups. The Logitech Illuminated Keyboard (LIK) is Logitech's first such device

First introduced on the trans-Atlantic routes this extra level of comfort and privacy will be available on Thailand flights at the end of January 2009.

Take advantage of Christmas savings and specials this year and shop online stores for these 20 great gifts for guys, all under $30.

Technology is changing the way people are reading, writing, storing books. Classical books are being replaced by digital books. These changes will affect all the readers.

Using safe operating practices with marine haulouts and boatlifts will benefit marinas, boatyard operators, and vessel owners.

The Canon EOS 50D DSLR breaks new technical ground with a 15-megapixel sensor and ISO settings up to 12800 while offering the novice plain language image exposure options

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a fast, powerful, high resolution DSLR for professional photographers shooting action, sports, news events, and wildlife photography.

Barbs and danios are excellent choices for a community tank because they are inexpensive, easy to keep and are compatible with many fish.

Catnip herb is a mystery to non-cat owners. To herbalists and others, it is a beneficial herb for cats and humans. Plants can be divided, and cuttings can be propagated.

Tile floors and walls are both practical and beautiful. Here's how to care for and clean ceramic and porcelain tile.

Beginning photographers can create inexpensive, knockout panoramic views with a simple digital camera by stitching photos in a standard graphics program like MS Paint.

Consider these presentation slide design ideas to give your visual aids maximum impact.

The exotic-looking Crotons with their variably-shaped leaves will, with proper care, provide an explosion of wonderful colors.

The key feature of Single Lens Reflex (SLR), and Digital SLR, cameras is their optical viewfinder showing the view through the camera's lens.