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Vivian S

Harper Woods, MI
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Vine Planter

One day as I was walking through the Woods, I came upon this big beautiful vine that had fallen or was cut down from a tree. I decided I would attatch my coconut shells to it and make a ...»
vertical planter. If you decide you would like to do this, pre-coat with an insect repelant or you will have critters setting up home in your vine or piece of wood.

I filled a planter with gravel to hold the vine in place and then artistically fashioned the vines in a way that followed the braid of the vine. You will want to use plants that do not grow big, and have shallow root systems like sedom and baby tears. I added a Buddha statue at the base for a nice reflective touch. I love nature and bringing the natural elements in, to and around my home. Happy Earth Day! Every Day (:

Paper Moon
Paper Moon Spartanburg, SC
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    Commented on Apr 21, 2013
    lovely planter. very creative@
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  • Placing the planks in a slight curve as well as random alignment made for a slightly more interesting take. 4
  • Decide where you desire your pathway to go, and make it happen! This was after a few shrubs were pulled out and new topsoil was placed. 1
  • Here's a picture from year #2. It held up as if it's still brand new! 2
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A little walkway out of pallet boards

This quick little project really couldn't be easier! Reclaimed pallet boards were used to create a new walkway through a flower bed. The planks make it an absolute dream to weed by simply ...»
lifting the applicable board, and are just high enough to clear any water run off. And yes, they are staying in place and have shown no rot in over 3 years thus far.

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    Commented on Apr 08, 2013
    Ala, ...»

    many pallets are made of treated wood I think.

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  • Bottle 'sun' in my gazebo in the center of my veggie garden.  Zone 4, no breakage...has been buried for a couple of years.  Old grind stone in the center.

My bottle 'sun' or 'star', depending on what time of day it is...zone 4 garden, no breakage problems, buried in sand.

Recycled wine, beer, and liquor bottles:)
Ursula Owens
Ursula Owens Lewiston, MI
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Lombardy Poplars

This is a "warning" post. I had planted a row of these about 4 years ago, with the intention of blocking out the neighbor behind us. Our 6 foot privacy fence, on a slope, was only about 5 feet in reality. True to their information, they do grow extremely fast and provide excellent privacy. Within 3 years they were about 15 feet tall.

Unfortunately, we spent last summer trying to exterminate them. The roots are VERY invasive. I found a ...»

root up against our above ground pool, and my pool means much more to me than privacy. I didn't need roots poking up through the vinyl liner.

The way we got rid of them was to cut them down, and then spend the entire summer applying TORDON stump killer to the shoots. There were shoots everywhere, even 15 feet up into the yard, in every direction. The drought we had last year was a blessing in disguise for us, because it helped in preventing more roots, since they like water. Tordon works fantastically in immediately killing the shoot.

So, if you like these and want to plant, I would suggest you do it out on the back 40 where it won't bother anything.

Becky J
Becky J Troy, IL
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    Commented on Feb 04, 2013
    We planted a privet 25 years ago and it is still lovely. I take it down by about 1/3 in early ...»
    spring and it is full and gives good privacy. Easy to maintain.

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Sun Room/Porch Enclosure in West Chester, PA

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio at Pine Street
Pine Street Carpenters & ... West Chester, PA
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    Commented on Jan 28, 2013
    Is that a mirror panel in the door?
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Joyce Flom Billings, MT
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    Commented on Jan 28, 2013
    Beautiful
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Useful Tip and USE WHAT? Are you ready for this one? Maybe some of you already heard about this, but some of you may not have. ...»

I still can't believe it, Epsom Salt! Here is the funny thing it's right here on the package, with directions. Too funny! Who would have thought? See More on this at http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/07/use...

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Tammy H Corona, CA
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How to make new wood look old and weathered

This is an easy 4 step process from taking freshly purchased wood from the home store to look like weathered old wood thats been around for ages. All you need is some paint, stain, and ...»
sandpaper. Go here to look at the tutorial: http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2012/10/how-to...

Thrifty and Chic
Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA
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    Commented on Dec 16, 2012
    Very nice technique, Thrifty. I like that the wood would have more integrity than actual ...»
    weathered wood. (how's that for alliteration)

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