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Painting: To Paint or Not

I have a vintage iron chaise white with some rust. and a glass top table to match. Do I paint it? If so what color? I'm torn and need help with the decision. I'm open for all suggestions, it's in good shape with nice wheels

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Gardening: Need to get rid of this!

So, I've been trying to give the house some curb appeal but this hideous plant has invaded most of the small front yard and some of the parking lot. I know it comes from whatever my neighbor is growing but I don't want it! Can anyone tell me what it is and how to get rid of it?
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Gardening: Fuchsia Question

Now that I live in Florida year round I would think I would be able to have the beautiful Fuchsias I use to get up north. I do see a type here but the flowers are so small and messy looking on the stems. Any reason why I can't get the one pictured? I use to have baskets and baskets of them all over my decks up north messy but gorgeous.
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    I lived in Florida most of my life and never saw a fushia before I moved to the Pacific Northwest!
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Ive got these two old school desks picked them up super super cheap at a yard sale. They are in perfect shape, the seats fold up nicely. Ive dated them to around 1890.I had them for sale on Craigslist, but the only hits I received were from a couple of "clowns" who wanted to send me a "cheque" and have cousin Vinny swing on by and pick them up. Anyway, Im not sure what to do with them. I do not want to paint them. Any ideas would be wonderful!
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Gardening: Does this work

Can you really kill weeds with this recipe:

Dandelion Season ==>> NON-toxic Weed Killer Recipe ==>> Good to use in yards with Pets & Children roaming around!

Make sure to share this on your own page for future reference and to help inform and protect others. =^..^=

1/2 gallon of Apple Cider Vinegar

1/4 c table salt ...»

1/2 tsp Dawn liquid dish soap

Mix above ingredients in a spray bottle.

Spray weeds thoroughly.

1/2 gallon for around $6.40

Works better than Round Up - kills weeds on 1st application.

The Dawn dish soap strips the weed of its protective oils so the vinegar can work with deadly force. Safe for use in yards used by children and pets!!

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    Phyllis W on May 15, 2013
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Gardening: Can Sugar and Epsom Salts Help Your Plants Grow?

I've been researching sugar and Epsom Salts and I've come up with some positive explanations on how these two items help plants grow stronger. ...»

According to what I've read sugar doesn't really feed the plant itself. It feeds the micro-organisms that live around the roots of the plant. It's these organisms that break down nutrients making it easier for the plant to absorb them.

Epsom Salts contain hydrated magnesium sulfate which are necessary for plant growth. Magnesium helps strengthen the plant's cell walls which aids in drawing up nutrients from the soil.

Since neither of these items are harmful I'm going to try them in my garden this year - both vegetables and flowers and will report back any outstanding results!

Does anyone know about these two common substances and how they might work on the garden?

Best wishes, Linda

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Linda B Trumbull, CT on May 09, 2013
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    Question, I have lilac trees that have NEVER grown in over 20 years. Very few blooms, if they ...»
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Gardening: Can anyone tell me what this flowering bush is?

We've recently bought a new house that has tons of landscaping, but most of it we just don't recognize. We're particularly curious about 4 bushes around our dining room windows that look ...»
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Angela F Fredericksburg, VA on Feb 01, 2013
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    Sharon Burton on May 14, 2013
    Camellias, They are a southern flower
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