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Ladybugs - The "Good" Insect

  "Ladybugs are capable of consuming up to 50-60 aphids per day but will also eat a variety of other insects and larvae including scales, mealy bugs, leaf hoppers, mites, and various types of soft bodied insects".*  Sooo that means Ladybugs are the "Good" insects that eat the "Bad" insects and make for a healthy, organic, and pesticide free Garden - how awesome is that? The more things you can do to attract Ladybugs the better, and having one of our Ladybug Castles in the Garden does just that (and they are just so darn cute too). Enjoy! T   *Excerpt from: www.gardeninsects.com  

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Glass Terrariums

We just can't get enough of our beautiful glass terrariums! We have so many different kinds; hanging, table top, or we will help you create a custom version using glass cloches with unique bases of metal, Terra Cotta, glass, or ceramic.  Part of what makes terrariums so wonderful is that no two will ever look the same. In the shop we merchandise our terrariums with artificial and preserved plants or flowers, decorative stones, or sometimes small decor items to bring some fun and whimsy. We group ours and stagger their heights for maximum impact; customers always comment on how such a simple thing can be so dramatic. As Fall is soon approaching why not consider adding some terrariums in your...

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BRINGING THE OUTDOORS “IN” FOR FALL

I am always surprised when people say they start to feel anxious or sad as summer starts to wind down. Sure, the days start to get shorter and cooler but I say “embrace the change of seasons”! Every season has an opportunity to create something new and refresh something old. At Portico Indoor & Outdoor Living we are all about bringing the “Indoors out, and the Outdoors in”, so try thinking what are your favourite things about the outdoors and translate that to your interior spaces.Do you have a Sunroom, Breakfast Room or Screened Porch? If you do, why not consider a Chair Hammock in bright vibrant colours and patterns that remind you of the Garden or Lake? Moving entirely...

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Plant Nanny - Self Watering Stakes for Plants

I want to introduce you to a great product we carry at Portico, the "Plant Nanny"Plant Nanny is a self watering system for plants that is great for indoor or outdoor use. Always great at any time of year or any location it makes keeping plants alive easier.In the spring and summer think of using the system at the home or cottage, in the yard, on the deck or patio. I especially like to use mine for hanging baskets that otherwise need constant watering; and always seem to get over or under watered –it really makes things simple.For fall and winter the plant nanny not only allows your indoor plants to maintain consistent moisture level but also humidity. It is...

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