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Beverly R

Palm Bay, FL
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  • In this picture: Compost on the bottom, peat to the left, perlite to the right, handful of fertilizer to the front.
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  • Just look at how perfect this mix is.... homemade :)

Make your own Potting Mix

I rarely buy bags of potting soil from the garden center...I just make my own using a few simple ingredients. #garden #composting ...»

Start with compost, add peat, perlite and fertilizer and mix well.

You can buy a big bale of compressed peat and large bag of perlite, depending on how much you need, these could last you quite a few seasons.

The fertilizer could be a slow release formula or a generic all purpose. I add more fertilizer depending on application ( hanging baskets for instance would get a handful more at planting time.

I just get in there with my garden gloved hands and give it a good mixing pulling out any large pieces that need more time to cook in the compost.

Your ratio should be about:

Compost= 60%

Peat= 30%

Perlite=10%

+ a few handfuls or more of fertilizer pending on size of mix.

For more info on composting visit: http://www.sowanddipity.com/the-dirt-on-comp...

Shelley @ Sow and Dipity
Shelley @ Sow and Dipity Canada
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    Commented on May 06, 2013
    I also add coffee grounds to mine, great potassium.
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  • Silverfish

Silverfish

1/2-1 inch in length. Slender, shiny, silver or gray with long antennae and three tail-like appendages in back.Silverfish prefer warm, damp, undisturbed areas and may go undetected for years. They live in cracks & voids and are commonly found in attics, basements and crawl spaces. Because they feed on fungal molds and organic matter, they are also seen regularly in kitchens and bathrooms. Silverfish are one of the hardest insects to control, especially in homes with wood shake ...»
(shingle) roofs since they hold moisture and allow for mold to grow, which serves as food for Silverfish. Treatment consists of reparing cracks & voids to minimize Silverfish and regular chemical treating in those hard-to-reach areas by a professional Pest Control technician.

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A-1 Watkins Pest & Termit... Long Beach, CA
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  • Natural vase fillers for fall arrangements by Sand & Sisal. http://www.sandandsisal.com/2012/10/green-and-white-autumn-centerpiece.html
  • Pear & White Pumpkin Fall Centerpiece by Sand & Sisal http://www.sandandsisal.com/2012/10/green-and-white-autumn-centerpiece.html 1
  • Pear & White Pumpkin Fall Centerpiece by Sand & Sisal
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Head to Your PANTRY & YARD for your next Fall Centerpiece!

Before you spend a dime on a fall centerpiece, head outdoors and into your pantry. Shop your home for items you may already own and group them together. Fill vases with natural fillers ...»
from the pantry and keep your color scheme soft and serene. Click the link for more natural vase filler ideas.

Kim Sand & Sisal
Kim Sand & Sisal Virginia Beach, VA
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  • Beverly R
    Commented on Nov 19, 2012
    Great idea, thanks.
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Wall of built Ins out of IKEA Hemnes cabinets

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No. 29 Design Belmont, MA
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    Commented on Jul 27, 2012
    Great idea, looks great.
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Wall of built Ins out of IKEA Hemnes cabinets

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No. 29 Design Belmont, MA
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    Get me the cabinet and I'll take on the job.
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Built In Master Closet

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Sandra P Knoxville, TN
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    Now that's what I call a closet,,awesome.
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Cleaning Houseplants

This is a great time of year to take your houseplants outside for a bath. Insect and mite populations can sometimes build unnoticed, but not to worry. Take houseplants outside and gently hose them off. This will not only wash away harmful pests, but will remove dust from the leaf surfaces and leave plant pores cleaner and able to breathe easier.

If you don't want to hose them off, put an old cotton sock on each hand, dampen, then slide the leaves ...»

between your palms.

Do not use anything else (mayonnaise, plant shine products, etc). They do more harm than good.

Walter Reeves
Walter Reeves Decatur, GA
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  • Beverly R
    Commented on Jul 14, 2012
    Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try. I usually use a squirt bottle with some mild soap ...»
    and spray real good.

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Kitchen Backsplash- it's not tile it's a DECAL!

Miriam I
Miriam I New York, NY
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  • Beverly R
    Commented on Jul 12, 2012
    Little too busy for me.
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Studio Apartment Living Room Update

We are a dumpster divers living in a studio apartment, so it was inevitable - we've outgrown our space. Unfortunately, it will be several months before our iron-clad lease is up. We can't ...»
bear to part with furniture, so we're moving it around and attempting to lighten up the space.

More at: http://www.meredithandthenewyorkie.com/2012/...

Meredith K
Meredith K New York, NY
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  • Beverly R
    Commented on Jul 09, 2012
    Too many pictures, makes it look too busy. Otherwise looks nice.
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