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Front Flower Bed, Need Ideas Please
I had a small dogwood tree here and the winter got it after 10 yrs. I would love something like that or another small blooming tree that would do well in full hot sun in the summer, No shade here.
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why no put a fruit tree dwarf is no to big like apple, pear, almond, mango dwarf,
What is this plant?
This plant (the two bright green spikey-looking ones) grows in the area of WV where my husband is from, but we have no idea what it is. He says it reseeds itself every year and the plant itself gets very tall, around 4 or 5 feet. I would appreciate any comments.
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Well, I took a closer look and here's a pic - it does indeed look like the Mexican Fireweed, ...»
Are You Lucky Enough to Grow Brussel Sprouts in the Summer?
I used to hate brussel sprouts. I thought they were bitter and rarely cooked them. But then I discovered how roasting and grilling brings out their natural sweetness and have come to love them.
Alas, here in NC, they don't do so well for me. I have yet to get either a spring or fall crop from them. My soil is better this year, so I am going to plant some in August and hope.
Brussel sprouts are easy to grow as long as you ...»
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I wish I had more success with them Gail Salminen I live in hope for this fall though!
DIY Project ~ Make Your Own Succulent Wreath!
Were you one of those mud-pie making, play-in-the-dirt kind of kids? Well. if you were, this is the project for you: Making a succulent wreath! I have outlined a quick and dirty set of
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I am going to make one of these this summer! Thanks for the info.
Some of the 'Characters' in My Landscape
As my profile indicates, I love the hunt for vintage finds, and that includes items for the garden. Over the last decade, these are some of the characters that have taken up residence
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I love statues peeking out from the garden!! Just gorgeous!!
Can Anyone Tell Me What Type of Plant This Is?
I was given this plant a few days ago, but was not told what type it was, aside from it being an indoor plant. When I received the plant, the leaves were almost black with bugs and the starting to turn a yellow color. I washed the leaves last night which seemed to help it a bit, but the leaves are still turning yellow. The plant was bone dry, so I watered it a bit and put it in a sunny location, but not direct sun light. There are also little bulbs that are there, but the gal that gave
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I put the plant in a bucket of water this morning to loosen up the roots and hopefully get rid ...»
My Garden Fairy
I found this lovely creature at an art show in Louisiana some years ago. I placed her on top of an antique iron fence and placed a golden globe in her hand. She makes me smile.
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She's very pretty.
Bless the Blooms - Shabby Crosses & An Old Barn Door
Using my Shabby Chic re-purposed crosses (http://www.hometalk.com/1144579/repurposed-shabby-chic-crosses) that I made at Easter time and an old barn door, I put together a serene, neutral
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Thanks Nancy!
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Wow yours are blooming? Mine are to my waist. Maybe next month they will bloom. Oh I forgot ...»
Use Your Left Over Potato Water in the Garden.
Don't throw out that left over potato water. Put it to use in the garden. Be sure it is unsalted (salted water will hurt your plants.)
Pour it on the garden near your plants.Starchy potato water will spur the release of plant nutrients in the soil so it makes a great addition. (plants like starch better than your figure does!)
See more here:
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I mash a few of the potatoes to thicken the potato water add a little celery and onion and ...»