Garden & Landscape

Best Performing Perennial Plants

Best Performing Perennial Plants

With all of the cold temperatures that most of the U.S. has been experiencing, it seems like most everyone is looking forward to spring.  So on that note, let’s talk about hearty and beautiful perennial plants that can bloom nearly all summer long in most of the midwest and northern growing climates. Most of the [...]

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Garden Projects For The Winter

Garden Projects For The Winter

After all of the cold months, most garden lovers are probably ready to start thinking about the coming planting season.  The good news is that there are projects that can be done during the winter in preparation for the coming spring. The winter is the perfect time to begin planning out your flower beds.  For [...]

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Inexpensive Home Improvement Projects That Will Increase The Resale Value Of A Home

Inexpensive Home Improvement Projects That Will Increase The Resale Value Of A Home

It isn’t always necessary to spend huge quantities of money on home improvement projects or remodeling in order to increase the value of a home.  In fact, with the current economic difficulties of the United States, it can be difficult to recoup the cost of pricey remodeling projects, like updating a kitchen or adding an [...]

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Non-Toxic Repellents To Keep Animals Out Of Your Garden

Non-Toxic Repellents To Keep Animals Out Of Your Garden

Deer Control An average deer can eat 5 pounds of greenery per day.  Once they find a spot where they like to graze, they will return often.  This could mean that a heard of deer could decide to graze in your flower or vegetable garden a few times per week.  For most people, the damage [...]

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How To Naturally Control Garden Pests

How To Naturally Control Garden Pests

Natural pest control is far less expensive than purchasing and spraying your garden with pesticides.  It is also better for the environment, and safer for the plants and the people who will be eating the plants to control pests naturally. One of the best ways to prevent insect damage to the garden is to deter [...]

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How To Add Curb Appeal To Your Home

How To Add Curb Appeal To Your Home

There are dozens of quick, low-cost home improvements that you can do to your home to dramatically increase the curb appeal.  Adding curb appeal to your home not only makes it easier to sell, it creates a beautiful, finished look that you can be proud of. When deciding what home improvements to make to increase [...]

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How To Grow An Herb Garden Indoors

How To Grow An Herb Garden Indoors

Many people love to cook with fresh herbs, but are really only able to do this during the summer months in cooler climates.  Here is how to grow an herb garden indoors.  Your indoor herb garden will supply you with fresh herbs all year round.  There will be no need to purchase small packages of [...]

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How Little Improvements Can Spruce Up Your Home

How To Spruce Up Your Home With Little Improvements

Want to make your home look great but don’t have much spare change lying around? These quick and easy improvements are easy on your budget. A simple, inexpensive change can brighten up your home and make it much more comfortable for you, not to mention much more appealing to those who visit your humble abode. [...]

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The Secret To A Beautiful Garden

The Secret To A Beautiful Garden

Creating a beautiful garden is not just a matter of landscaping, but one of practicality as well. The more veggies and fruits you grow in your own backyard, the more money you save at the grocery store. Besides that obvious bonus, there is the fact that you can control what goes into the growing of [...]

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How To Seed Your Yard To Get Rid Of Dead Spots

How To Seed Your Yard To Get Rid Of Dead Spots

You have a small yard and two large dogs, and they have really taken a toll on the grass over the course of the winter.  Here is what you need to know about patch seeding in order to fill in the dead spots: 1.  Spread a good quality potting soil or compost on the dead [...]

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