Ellen B's Profile | Chicago, IL

Gardening: How to get rid of "creeping Charlie"?

Sometimes referred to as "ground ivy". spreads on runners

Douglas Hunt Yesterday

Here are some additional tips from the University of Wisconsin extension service: ...»

http://barron.uwex.edu/files/2010/05/creepin...

Followed 7 people on Dec 31, 2012

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Design & Décor: Chevron Wood Wall- What should we do with it?

We have a chevron wood wall in our family room. I have no idea what to do with it. Right now it is stained an orangeish brown color.... very dated and dark. Same thing with the fireplace, ...»

Commented on Aug 28, 2012
My first thought was to incorporate lighting. Then I checked your page and saw lots of ...»
lights!! I'd add crown molding with rope lighting underneath to accentuate the wood. Then maybe add lots of nature (all cool colors)... succulant shadow boxes/ linen matted pics/etc. Uplighting from below can also "lighten" things up, no pun intended.

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First pond ever...

Commented on Jul 14, 2012
Was it hard to do? Did you create it alone? Great Job

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First pond ever...

Commented on Jul 14, 2012
Wow, What a woman can DO when she puts her mind to it!!!! Way to GO!!

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Wondrous Peacock Topiaries

One of my favorite facebook pages for gardening inspiration is Old Moss Woman's Secret Garden. I'm still not sure exactly who Old Moss Woman is. Her page is wonderfully mysterious to me, ...»

Commented on Jul 14, 2012
Nature at its finest:)

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Vegie gardening ~ Tomato trellis.

My new tomato trellis is working out quite nicely. Very easy to see and maintain the plants and decorative too! That gingerbread molding on the top is 158 years old and my husband fashioned the galvanized tops by hand.