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Self Watering Violet Pots

Violet PotsViolets and African violets grow in just about any type of flowerpot they’re put in, but usually when someone talks about violet pots, they’re talking about the two part ceramic pots, especially made for the African violet. Although vi...

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Spring Garden Tips

Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the test. If temperatures are cooperating, the merry months of May and June will be your busiest until September, with planning, planting, and patio projects to lead the way into summer. Don&a...

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Tips When Choosing An Outdoor Fireplace

With the trend towards creating outdoor living spaces and spending more time outside relaxing or entertaining friends, garden accessories such as an outdoor fireplace make the backyard experience that much more enjoyable. The hottest new component in...

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Lamp Shades Decorate a Room

Lamp Shades Decorate a Room by: Dean Novosat When redecorating a room, don’t forget about your lighting. While it may seem that you will have to purchase all new lamps for your new decor, sometimes all you need is a new lampshade. Replacing a ...

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Evergreens You Can Use For Landscaping

Evergreen trees and shrubs are more expensive in general than deciduous trees (trees that drop their leaves in winter). But they are worth their cost because of their year-round beauty, hardiness and longevity. Evergreens range from the broadleaved ...

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Spring Deck Prep Tips

Spring Deck Prep Tips by: R.L. Fielding It’s finally spring! Time to move out the patio furniture and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors. But, before you do, make sure you clean, restore and protect your deck so you can get the most out of...

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What Is Front Porch Attitude

What Is Front Porch Attitude by: Chris Sutton What is front porch attitude? Well, it's not an easy thing to explain, but I'll see if I can try to explain it by telling you a story. Before my wife and I moved from Texas to Oregon, we ow...

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Facts as a Tool for Flooded Restoration and Water Damage Clean Up in Lapeer County, MI

Buildings and houses that are constructed in the lower parts of the Great Lakes are vulnerable to being damaged by flooding. In Michigan, these types of floods can result in damages due to property loss. Flooding is a natural event, but it does not f...

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Black Walnut Trees Produce A Natural Insecticide

Black Walnut Trees Produce A Natural Insecticide by: Marilyn Pokorney The black walnut tree manufactures a substance that is a natural insecticide according to experts at the Texas State University in Austin. American black walnut tress contain...

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Brick Patio Weed Control

Brick Patio Weed Control by: Hans Dekker On researching this article, I found one instance where a homeowner was so incensed by the weeds in her patio that she set fire to them with a blowtorch! Luckily, several items provide better service as a...

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