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The Trellis next to two windows

New Trellis for The Front of Our House

Projects & Ideas, Vines

2020 was the year for home renovations, wasn't it? We had the siding replaced and removed a fireplace that we never used. And many of our neighbors had remodeling work done too. We had to severely trim down the azaleas at the front of the house so that the contractors could reach the fireplace and the siding. We made the decision to remove …

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Heuchera 'lime rickey'

11 Plants for Colorful Shade Gardens

Ferns, Flowers, Ground Cover, Projects & Ideas, Shade Areas

Planting in part to full shade doesn't have to be boring. With these 10 colorful plants that need only part sun, you can add color and flowers to your shade garden. Choose from perennial flowers that grow in shade, shade perennials with brightly colored leaves, annuals that love shade, and ground covers perfect for those lowl ight areas of your …

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Aerobin 400 Composter

Aerobin Composter Review: Compost Kitchen Scraps and Yard Waste in Your Backyard

Outdoor Fun, Projects & Ideas, Tools & Products, Vegetables & Herbs

If you're looking for a large, sturdy, insulated composter, the Aerobin400 Composter fits the bill. It is 47 inches tall by 29 inches wide and can hold up to 113 gallons of compost! And since it is aerated, you don't have to turn the compost. Why Compost Yard Waste & Kitchen Scraps? Composting kitchen scraps with leaves and other yard …

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Red Rieger Begonia plant with lots of blooms

The 5 Best Valentine’s Day Plants For Your Gardener

Houseplants, Projects & Ideas

Give a living plant this year for long-term beauty It's almost Valentine's Day and you might be thinking of sending your loved one cut flowers - but wouldn't it be nice if you got the beauty of flowers but they lasted longer? There are several potted plants available at this time of year that would make a great Valentine's Day gift, …

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Frozen bird bath with bird sitting on the edge

Bird Baths in Winter: How to Unfreeze Your Bird Bath

Birds, Projects & Ideas, Wildlife Habitat

Birds need water to survive, so keeping a bird bath full of fresh water will attract many different species. Here are some tips on how to keep your bird bath filled with water all year round. Do Birds Need Water in Winter? Winter is here, and the birds in your backyard are thirsty. Sure, they can get liquid from snow, but to process it, they …

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Purple and white container garden

Purple and White Container Garden

Projects & Ideas

The colors for the Easter season are purple and white, so this Easter-themed container garden is just perfect. It sits in front of a church with another paired on the other side of the door. The plants in this container garden include: White Nancy lamium (Lamium maculatum) Pansies (Viola spp) Wallflower (Erysimum linofolium 'Bowles …

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