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Linda R

Holly, MI
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  • Ants lying in Windex. 3

ANTS? Easy, Safe Solution!

An exterminator told my friend that when you begin to see ants, they are the scouts. Stop these and you won't have ants. My son discovered that if you spray them with Windex (or any other glass cleaner), they are exterminated. Keep after it for a while and you won't have ants. We have used this for years. 2 days ago our humming bird feeder leaked onto the concrete front porch...the liquid got down in the crack between brick and concrete so there was not way to flush it out. Ants ...»
appeared quickly, I sprayed them with Windex. Watched through the day and kept spraying them. Now ant free! Safe for kids, pets and environment! It is worth a try before you spend hundreds.

Jeanette S
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Antique Salvaged Windows Get a New Lease on Life...

How do you add charm to a new build??? Incorporate salvaged architectural elements!

We added antique windows into our backyard, cobblestone pathways were also on our to do ...»

list... come see how it turned out!

#Summerstyle, #MayGarden

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Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
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  • An old ironing board that I recently painted white makes a great out door vignette on the patio.
  • I plan to drill a small hole in the ironing board top to slip the hanger wire through so it won't blow off.
  • I used a laundry basket shaped container for the Rose Star Calibrachoa.

Pressing Garden Matters

I recently painted an old wooden ironing board to use on my patio in a vignette. #Summerstyle
Organized Clutter
Organized Clutter International Falls, MN
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  • Don't leave your tomatoes hanging around defenseless. Plant a few of these great companions to help your veggies fend off insects. 2
  • 1. Basil. Helps repel thrips, flies and mosquitos. Excellent companion for tomatoes and peppers.
  • 2. Sage. Repels cabbage moths and flea beetles. Flowers are great for attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
  • 2. Lemon Catnip. Brew tea from its leaves and spray on plants to drive away flea beetles.
  • 4. Lemon Balm. Citronella compounds in its leaves do a wonderful job of repelling insects. Safe to rub on your skin as an organic mosquito repellent. 1
  • 4. German Chamomile improves oil production in herbs and improves flavor of onions and cabbage. You can also brew tea from its flowers.
  • 5. Scented marigolds keep the soil free of nematodes and attract beneficial insects like ladybugs.
  • 6. Nasturtiums make a great barrier around tomato plants, deterring squash bugs and trapping aphids. Nasturtium leaves and flowers are edible, making them a great addition to salads. 1
  • 7. Geraniums repel cabbage worms and Japanese beetles.
  • 8. Petunias repel leafhoppers, aphids, tomato worms. Like catnip, tea brewed from its leaves can be sprayed on your plants as an organic insecticide.
  • 9. Rosemary repels bean beetle, cabbage fly, cabbage moth and carrot fly.
  • 10. Mints deter white cabbage moths, ants, flea beetles, fleas and aphids. Make your own mint mulch and add to beets, giving them the benefits without the danger of invasive mint roots. 3
  • Example: Two tomato plants surrounded by a beneficial herb barrier including basil, oregano and rosemary. 2
  • Example: Tomato planted with marigold and basil companions.
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10 Great Friends: Veggie Garden Companion Plants

Don't leave your tomatoes hanging around defenseless. Plant a few of these great companions right beside them to repel detrimental insects. Our top ten favorites are included below. For ...»
more information - check the veggie, herb and flower compatibility of 44 common plants: www.gardenstamp.com/guides.html

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The Garden Stamp
The Garden Stamp Frederick, MD
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  • I used everyday materials to embellish patio umbrellas for a whole new look! http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/charming-embellished-umbrellas.html
  • I used everyday materials to embellish patio umbrellas for a whole new look!  http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/charming-embellished-umbrellas.html
  • featured in Creating Vintage Charm Magazine May, 2013. http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/charming-embellished-umbrellas.html
  • The embellished umbrellas were a perfect topper for a feminine refreshment table at an event. http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/charming-embellished-umbrellas.html
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Charming Embellished Umbrellas

I love using everyday materials in fresh new ways... prettifying patio umbrellas is one of them! These feminine and flouncy toppers sit over a refreshment table at one of my Spring market ...»
events, and I could have sold them a hundred times over!! They'd be perfect for a baby or bridal shower, too.

It's easy to transform plain umbrellas this way - click through to my HOMEWARDfound blog post for more info PLUS the link to order your own copy of Creating Vintage Charm Magazine (a print publication) May 2013, where my umbrellas are featured! #SummerStyle #MayProjects

Debi Ward Kennedy
Debi Ward Kennedy Irvine, CA
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  • A quick look at the table! My friends at Behr Paint suggested I use a soft turquoise called Opal Silk...turned out to be my new favorite color!
Have a great day my friends xo 2
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All Things Heart and Home
All Things Heart and Home Marietta, GA
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  • But I'm happy with the way it turned out and I'm almost finished with the porch makeover! 2
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All Things Heart and Home
All Things Heart and Home Marietta, GA
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  • Kinda looked like driftwood!
I know some of you won't like this, I understand it's a bit different.  :) 3
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All Things Heart and Home
All Things Heart and Home Marietta, GA
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  • First I sanded and cleaned the floors. Then using semi-transparent wood stain from The Home Depot, I sprayed on the stain...but I wasn't thrilled. So I took a rag and wiped some of the stain back off... 2
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All Things Heart and Home Marietta, GA
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  • My budget solution to my screen porch floors ...white washed & distressed.
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