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Stay true to your vegan lifestyle with your own homegrown produce! This guide will teach you the basics of vegan gardening, using all-natural methods to get organic and delicious harvest. Let’s get our hands dirty!

Hydrangeas are gorgeous shrubs that add color and interest to your garden from spring to fall. But if your hydrangeas aren’t looking their best, you may want to deadhead, or remove, spent blooms. “Hydrangea flowers usually age gracefully,” says Stacey Hirvela, horticulturalist with<a href=«https://www.provenwinnerscolorchoice.com/deer-proof-plants/?utm_term=evergreen%20shrubs&utm_campaign=Deer+Resistant+-+Cool+Climate&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=3521681200&hsa_cam=21288392595&hsa_grp=162457515796&hsa_ad=699560893845&hsa_src=» https: data-component=«link» data-source=«inlineLink» data-type=«externalLink» data-ordinal=«1» rel=«nofollow»> Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs

The garden shed is a part of a home garden that can have multiple purposes. Besides storing gardening tools, it can also be used as a place to relax and enjoy the garden. In case you also want to utilize your garden shed as a place to relax, it’s a good idea to enhance it with some additions, such as adding some garden furniture and installing wood wall panels. The following are 3 tips on how to enhance your garden shed that you can follow to make it better.

Right now, my house is in a state of limbo. Between two small children, our fairly extensive cottage renovation, and life in general, it makes me want to deep clean everything while also fearing there’s no real point. At least, not until we’re out of limbo. 

If you are looking for an option to save money while enjoying fresh coriander sprigs right at your home, then learn How to Grow Cilantro from Stem Cuttings!

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Your dahlias are in their prime right now, giving your garden a glorious summer hue. But what should you do with flowers that are past their best? And how should you go about pruning back flowers that have died back? Deadheading dahlias is an important practice to help your blooms stay healthy and grow new buds. If you’re new to gardening or just dahlias, and you’re unsure of where or how to deadhead your dahlias, then our guide will show you the ropes! What does deadheading mean? Image: A gardener deadheading a spent rose Deadheading is the process of cutting off ’spent’ flower heads.

Does location still matter most? Should you remodel your home to suit your tastes, or for resale value? Are starter homes still a thing? We all have plenty of questions about the ever-changing world of real estate. In our Ask an Agentseries, we’re partnering with experts at Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate to answer your biggest questions about finding, buying, and selling a home.

With its natural beauty and warmth, it’s no wonder that timber is such a highly sought-after material for home improvement projects, so much so that other materials today mimic the appearance of wood, from ceramic and high-pressure laminate to vinyl. But beyond wood species and grain patterns, stain color and finish can dramatically affect the outcome of any home design project.

Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon know a thing or two about renovating a home. The couple's claim to fame was their massive renovation of a historic Brownstone in Brooklyn after dating for just seven months. This earned them the "Brownstone Boys" name, and the rest is history.

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Outdoor DIY projects can be fun, but there’s always a bit of pressure to finish them quickly. After all, you can easily hide that half-finishedaccent wall inside your home, but that partially constructed cinder block garden is on display for the neighbors to see.

Home fragrances have the ability to transform any space into a lively tropical oasis or a grounding abode, which is why it's so important to find the perfect one that fits your lifestyle and design aesthetic.

Artificial flowers are a wonderful and maintenance-free way to introduce colour and life into your home. Whether you are an experienced decorator or simply looking for an easy way to brighten up your living space, an artificial flower bouquet can be an excellent choice. In this article, we share tips and ideas for creating the perfect artificial flower bouquet, with a special focus on silk flowers. Discover how to choose the best artificial flowers and style them for a stunning result.

Thinking about getting a cool tattoo? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re into gardening or just love the leaf, here are some simple and awesome Cannabis Tattoo Ideas to adorn your skin.

With these two unconventional, homemade items you can gently coax your tomato seedlings to sprout well and become productive plants.

There’s exciting news ahead for homeowners who are looking to save money on their electric bills. New York is officially the first US state to implement the new Home Energy Rebates program, part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

Drive through the neighborhood or the local park, and chances are you'll see the sprinklers in full force at various times of day, especially when temperatures increase. Lawn is known for being a water guzzler because it needs plenty of H20 to stay healthy. Yet leaving the sprinklers on for a long time doesn't mean it's better for the grass. Watering for too long, at the wrong time of day, or incorrectly costs money and wastes a precious resource. The way you water, how long, and when are all important factors that can ensure you're watering effectively and sufficiently to keep your turf green and your wallet happy.

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Right plant, right place, as Roy Lancaster’s book taught us, is a well-known adage and one we all try to live by. Get it right and your garden will love you for it. On closer inspection that phrase belies a whole historical context that is not evident at first sight. I was reminded recently of the stark fact that most of the plants we have in our gardens are from somewhere else. From Asia, the Antipodes, South Africa, to the Americas and continental Europe, these continents have supplied us for centuries with plants that fill our green spaces. Many are now so familiar and yet two hundred plus years ago they arrived as exotic specimens, delighting the Victorians and their predecessors.

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Last month, the EPA passed its first-ever legally enforceable drinking water standards on a handful of PFAS—a group of chemicals used to make non-stick coatings and products that resist heat, oil, water and more. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are toxic chemicals and are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because of their tendency to not break down.

In previous coverage, we’ve told you about PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that don’t readily break down and can accumulate in humans, causing serious health problems.

If you have small space like a windowsill, or a tiny spot in your balcony where you want to grow some veggies, well, for that, you need to get those that can accommodate in small pots, right? Don’t worry! We have the tastiest ones for you!

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What has caused this gelatinous substance to ooze from a developing peach?

It's time to stop letting your small closet cramp your style. Many people fall victim to common organizing mistakes when dealing with small closets, but these issues can be avoided with a bit of extra mindfulness and planning.

Calcium is important for the growth of plants, especially veggies, and using it can save them from potential threats, too. If you want the best quality harvest and thriving plants, a spray of it, once a month, is all you need!

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Have you ever heard of an orchid that looks like it’s staring right back at you with a monkey face? It’s not a joke! These quirky orchids, called Monkey Orchids, are real, and they’re pretty fascinating. So, buckle up and get ready to learn more!

What makes a move successful? Moving houses can often be very stressful. Perhaps you have already experienced a move that didn't work out the way you had imagined? And now you're wondering what makes a move a success? How can you ensure that all your belongings arrive safely at your new home without being stressed? In this article, we will show you the 5 best tips to achieve exactly this.

If you feel like an expert in growing tomatoes, we have curated some fantastic tips that will take your harvesting game to the next level!

Snake plants are almost indestructible when you give them the right growing conditions. However, if you neglect them fully, they can turn yellow and die. To save yours from going on the same path, we have some tricks!