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Millie C

Frankfort, KY
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  • This is what my backyard looked like after a recent rainstorm. 2
  • lasagna gardening- laying down newspaper on the grass 2
  • covered tthe newspaper with cardboard
  • After running out of newpaper and boxes had brilliant idea to use paper lawn refuse bags to complete the rest of the yard. Still ended up with blisters and sore hands from cutting 55 bags! :(
  • Thought that 5 yards of garden soil would be enough to cover the yard- NOPE- only covered half- Had to order 5 more yards. Mulch is on order for after the planting! 1
  • 5 yards of soil only covered half my yard! Had to order 5 more yards!!!
  • Finally done applying all of the soil (10 yards worth)! Placed birdbath in center-this wil be one focal point in my dream garden! Watered the soil.
  • Mulch added today- My blank garden slate is ready and I am ready to begin transforming my yard into my secret garden! Let the garden games begin :) SOOO excited!
  • I've been buying perennials and herbs to plant.
  • In the meantime, while waiting for "planting time", I bought and installed a cool OUTDOOR sink!!!
  • Some of the seeds we've planted have started to come up ! So excited!!! 1
  • My future grandson-in-law carved a cute little stool out of a tree stump! Here it is by some tulips that have brightened up the yard, motivating me with sign of great things to come! 1
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Transforming my Backyard into a Secret Garden- Part 1

Love my backyard, but after a rainstorm it turns into a lake! I've decided to completely get rid of the grass and transform it into a beautiful, peaceful flower garden retreat. I will not ...»
only be adding soil to the low spots which will help redirect the water, but I will create a beautiful space where I would much rather spend my time with the flowers and plants than cutting the grass :) Huge undertaking, but I am psyched up for it!

So far, I have used some "lasagna gardening" techniques- covered all of the grass (and weeds!) with newspaper, cardboard or paper yard refuse bags. Second step, top that with garden soil mix. I am waiting until I'm sure there are no more frost advisories before I start to plant my flowers and vines. I've started collecting the seedlings I'm going to plant as well as growing some from seeds. (I've got an ENTIRE back yard to fill with flowers!!!) I've been planning my secret garden layout and I can't wait until I can actually start planting my flowers! Wish me luck!

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  • To remove marks from leather shoes, squirt a dab of toothpaste on the scuff and rub it vigorously with a soft cloth.
  • Apply non-gel toothpaste to the stained portion of the fabric!
  • To erase the watermarks, rub non-gel toothpaste into the wood with a soft cloth. 1
  • Restore them to their former glory by brushing your keys just like you would your teeth.
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Four Unexpected Ways to Use Toothpaste

Toothpaste keeps your pearly whites sparkling, but you probably don't give it much thought when you're not brushing your teeth. ...»

It's time to change that! Besides freshening your breath, toothpaste can brighten up your piano and clean your coffee table.

Learn more: https://brightnest.com/posts/2x4-four-unexpe...

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BrightNest Denver, CO
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    I like it for spackling on tiny holes in the wall. ...»

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  • How do you get rid of fruit flies? 1

How Do You Get Rid Of Fruit Flies?

We're not talking infestation here, but we seem to have up to 20 persistent fruit flies in the kitchen - regardless of the presence of fruit! Can't figure out where they're coming from! How do we get rid of them? Quick - before we start naming them!
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AK Complete Home Renovati... Marietta, GA
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    Commented on Sep 08, 2012
    Definitely drain flies! Won't stop till you get rid of them in the drains!
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  • Via http://www.eatingrules.com/2010/11/olivewood-gardens-and-learning-center/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+eatingrules+%28Eating+Rules%29 26
  • Via http://www.recapturedcharm.com/2010/06/ever-tire-of-flowers.html 4
  • http://www.studiogblog.com/plants-natives/kitchen/diy-recycled-tire-garden-planters/ 3
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New Craze: Old Tire Planters!

I recently discovered a new kind of planter. Old tires! I found a bunch of creative ways to do it. If anyone has done this before, please share your tips! Each photo has a link back to ...»
the source for more info. Oh, and I have to ask: Which is your favorite??

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Miriam I New York, NY
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    Commented on May 09, 2012
    When I was young all the houses in the country had these and they painted them white. I love ...»
    the colored ones

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Gardening: Can anyone tell me what this is at top of my Iris....Are they seed pods?

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Dianne Millington, TN
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    Commented on May 09, 2012
    yes they are seed pods
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Bathroom flooring. Has anyone used Bamboo flooring in the bathroom. Any info is helpful, especially the negative

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LandlightS Roswell, GA
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  • Millie C
    Commented on Jan 02, 2012
    That may be right about the cost. But bamboo is not a wood.
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