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Nancy

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  • These photos were taken March 2012. I call this plant "alyssum on steroids" for the blanket of white and the longevity of the bloom time! 2
  • We needed something in the circled area that would complete this garden bed. I wanted something small, flowering, and evergreen. Candytuft fit the bill!
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Candytuft: An Easy Year-Round Garden Beauty

Whether you love to garden, or you can't be bothered and just want to put something into the ground and forget about it, Candytuft is a plant you should pick up this season at your local ...»
nursery or home improvement store. I'm not a garden "expert" but I am an avid gardener (still learning as I grow - pun intended!) and love sharing what has worked for me. (There's more pictures and details in the blog post, just click the link.) #itching4Spring

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    Commented on Feb 15, 2013
    Will this grow in southern California?
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  • Pond cover to keep the raccoons out. Fluffy our cat keeping guard!! 2

Keeping Raccoons out of the pond...

I have a pond, and like most people, also have fish. But, did not realize how BAD Raccoons are..I have been "hit" twice, and the loss is devistating if you take pride in your fish like I do. They will come in and "take a bath, while eating sushi". So, we built a cage top for our pond. our pond is small, so this was easier to do, but the same idea can be used for somewhat bigger ponds. This cover was made from bambo stakes and chicken wire, with zip-ties to hold it together. I can ...»
remove it whenever " it's clear ", and I am working in the yard...BUT ALWAYS put it back on at night!!

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  • Nancy
    Commented on Aug 19, 2012
    I had a fountain in my backyard that incorporated a lot of rocks. I had to get rid of it ...»
    because the racoons kept rearranging the rocks and in the process of doing so they distroyed the plants in the area. So I gave up and declared them the winner.

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Gardening: what is this tree

does anyone know what this tree is? This is only photo I have of bloom but the leaves are very large ( 1 foot across) & bark is smooth green. A friend took this photo in Jackson, MS
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Dianne Millington, TN
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  • Nancy
    Commented on Jul 23, 2012
    Amy, I think you are right. I just looked at pictures of a chinese parasol tree and this ...»
    picture looks just like it.

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