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Nancy Kruse

Grand Rapids, 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.

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Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
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    Commented on May 13, 2013
    I've been smashing every one I see & they don't seem to be coming around much anymore.
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  • Spirea made the list for sure - it blooms in sun or partial shade! 2
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Tried-and-True Shrubs & Perennials

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Jami @ An Oregon Cottage Pleasant Hill, OR
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Blooming Succulents and Cacti

I love winter, but I have to admit, I'm more than ready to get back out in the garden. Succulents are a favourite of mine, but living in the cold north means most of them have to over ...»
winter indoors. I shared some pictures of them blooming last summer and some that bloomed when they were brought inside. You can see more at my blog, Dewdrop Gardens.

#itching4spring

Debbie Borthwick
Debbie Borthwick Canada
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    Commented on Feb 18, 2013
    My mother in law has some catus that she overwinters outside. She has offered some in the past ...»
    but I didn't take any but now I can! :-)

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Bead board wallpaper for kitchen

This wallpaper is GREAT! I've never worked with any kind of wallpaper and this was sooo easy to work with. It took my sweet galley kitchen and gave it a lil extra charm. Pay no mind to ...»
the date, didn't reset camera before shots. I did this just a few weeks ago. They are still sweet and I love coming in for morning coffee and seeing my lil DIY :*) Only thing, some corners needed touch up, so a little clue and easy fix.

3 Hours 40.00 Easy
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Jewls H Fernley, NV
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Preparing for a Drought

The Midwest is looking at another drought this summer. The recent snow storms have helped, but we will need a bit more to avoid dry conditions. At any rate, it doesn't hurt to be prepared ...»
with some tips for dealing with a dry weather. #MayGarden

Do NOT:

-Fertilizing

-Watering every day

-Water over night

Do:

-Cut the grass higher

-Water in heavy amounts once a week

-Let the grass for dormant

-Cater to plant types

HomeSpot HQ
HomeSpot HQ Durham, NC
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HomeSpot HQ Durham, NC
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Unique fountains and water feature.

Arbor Ridge Services, LLC
Arbor Ridge Services, LLC Kingsville, MD
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    Commented on Sep 12, 2012
    this one is cool & I live how the light accents the rocks & bricks but add more greenery
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Arbor Ridge Services, LLC
Arbor Ridge Services, LLC Kingsville, MD
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    Commented on Sep 12, 2012
    love the fountain but the water looks stagnant . . .
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