When designing the perfect flower garden, most of us want to use the best smelling flowers. The problem is that when you ask people what […]
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How to Get Rid of Aphids on Petunias
If your garden plants’ leaves are yellowing or distorted and there’s a black sticky substance called honeydew on the undersides of leaves, you might have […]
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Evergreen Flowering Shrubs for Full Sun
Winter is a dreary time when its cold, white blanket turns our once vibrant landscapes into skeletons. Evergreen plants add lush greenery and a pop […]
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Herbs to Plant in Summer
Summer is a season filled with flourishing flowers, veggies, and fresh herbs. Growing and cooking with plants from a personal herb garden adds bold aromas […]
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How to Freeze Vegetables
As if working full-time, running errands, and making time for hobbies wasn’t taking up enough of your time, feeding yourself or your family a nutritional […]
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Long Blooming Annuals
You wait with anticipation all winter long for springtime to arrive to enjoy the colorful flowers and green foliage of a flower garden. Taking a […]
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How to Remove Moss from Concrete
If you live in a warm and humid region, you probably have a lot of moss growth to contend with around your home. Large patches […]
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Best Flowers for Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds astound almost every bird lover with their vibrant colors, impressive wing speed, and an overall unique look. It’s no wonder that gardeners and homeowners […]
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Shrubs to Grow Near the Pool
Planting the right flowers and bushes around your pool tends to revolve around vegetation’s aesthetic value. Do they give the area a tropical appeal, vibrant […]
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Homemade Ant Trap
Ants may not be particularly dangerous, but a horde of ants scurrying across your kitchen counter is no fun. However, there’s no need to rush […]
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Sun Loving Ferns
Ferns have a whimsical appearance that make them an excellent plant for filling spaces around the home. Their graceful fronds are stunning as ground covers […]
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Reblooming Daylilies
Daylilies are a beautiful and vibrant flower that is a favorite among gardeners. Many daylily plants have a short bloom time, but some daylily flowers […]
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Canning Asparagus
As winter melts away, the warming spring sun brings bounties of crisp, green veggies. Asparagus is a dinner favorite that many people wish they could […]
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Azaleas that Bloom Often
Azaleas fill open spaces with lush foliage and vibrant flowers in many different colors and shapes. While most types have an early summer or spring […]
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How to Wash Polyester Pillows
Having comfortable and clean bed pillows is essential for getting a good night’s sleep, whether you have polyester filled or memory foam pillows. However, over […]
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Shrubs for the Beach
Do you live near the coast or ocean and want a picture-perfect landscape? Are you tired of picking the wrong plants for your seaside garden? […]
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How to Clean a Copper Pipe
Although many new-build homes are switching to PVC pipe, copper piping has historically been used for water pipes and HVAC systems for many years. Some […]
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How to Get Rid of Moths in the Kitchen
Nothing is more stomach-turning than finding a creepy, wriggling insect gorging on the food in your kitchen. These little critters may seem harmless, but they […]
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How to Preserve Eggs
Picking up a dozen eggs from the store is a task that most of us are familiar with. These little protein balls are only continuing […]
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Sun Loving Tropical Perennials
Tropical plants are exotic and stunning, and fill gardens with a feeling of paradise. If you think you cannot grow a tropical oasis, think again. […]
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How to Unshrink Wool
Shrinking a sweater or other garments made with merino wool, or any other type of wool is startlingly easy to do. It doesn’t take much, […]
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Butterfly Host Plants
Butterflies are beneficial to the garden with their pollinating habits and are fascinating to admire. A yard filled with colorful butterflies is every gardener’s delight, […]
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How to Remove Permanent Marker from a Fabric Sofa
Ink blotches and permanent marker smudges are some of the most frustrating stains to deal with at home, especially when they make their way onto […]
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Homemade Centipede Killer
Although centipedes are common in the United States and other countries, these many-legged critters only come out at night. It may be hard to count […]
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How to Store Green Beans
If you’re like us, then you look forward to the time of year when you harvest your veggies such as green beans, zucchini, and tomatoes, […]
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Flowers to Grow from Seed
Are you trying to create a beautiful landscape with a tight budget? Looking for ways to add decorative plants to your flower beds without breaking […]
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