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Stepping Stone Garden Paths can be used in place of a little sidewalk, to add beauty to your garden area or to designate walking areas (paths) through your property. They’re typically affordable and you can find them in a wide variety of designs and sizes. …
Looking for a way to re-use a few of those plastic ground coffee canisters? Instead of tossing them away…use them as houseplant containers! The one that I used in this project is a large one that contained Folders Ground Coffee (originally a red plastic canister). …
A Burro’s Tail is a succulent plant that is easy-to-grow as an indoor houseplant. It needs very little care. The Burro’s Tail is sometimes called a Donkey’s Tail…but they are indeed the same plant. Here’s 7 tips for caring and growing the Burro’s Tail indoors as a houseplant.
The houseplant on the right in the photograph is a Burro’s Tail that I recently transplantted into a new pot. The one on the left is Aloe Vera. Both are from the Succulent family.
1. It needs good drainage so pick a pot with drainage holes at the bottom.
2. Use quality soil that is made specifically for succulents.
3. Don’t over-water it. I water mine lightly once the soil is dry…about every 8-10 days.
4. It needs sunshine and does well in a window that gets 6+ hours of light per day.
5. Transplant into a new pot with fresh soil every 2-3 years or as it outgrows it’s current one.
6. Can be planted into a regular planter or a hanging basket.
7. Protect it from extremely cold temperatures. We live in the northeast. I like to take my houseplants outside to sit on my front porch or back deck May through early September. I then bring them back inside before the weather gets cold. Depending on where you live…you may be able to let them outside year-round.
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Roundup, a widely used herbicide manufactured by the agrochemical company Monsanto (now owned by Bayer), has been a go-to solution for gardeners and farmers alike. Its active ingredient, glyphosate, is known for its effectiveness in killing unwanted weeds. However, mounting scientific evidence and controversial legal …
Garden flags are a great way to decorate your outdoor spaces. You can display decorative flags to reflect the season, current holiday, favorite sport’s team, or any other thing that interests you. They add a nice pop of color and can be a conversation piece …
I love gardening and that includes growing a lot of plants inside and outside of my home. A lot of our plants are planted directly into the ground while others are grown in planters and containers. I love planters that are made out of all kinds of different materials…especially pottery like the one that I’m showing in my photograph.
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Ceramic pottery can be difficult to clean, especially if you buy it on the secondary market. I purchased this gorgeous Pottery Barn piece at a local flea markert and it was dirty and I mean DIRTY. Even with all of that dirt, I knew it had potential and snapped it up for $2.00. Pottery Barn pieces can be pricey so for 2 bucks it was a steal of a deal. Now to get it clean!
First thing I did was place a rubber mat into the bottom of my kitchen sink to prevent chipping the planter while washing it. I filled up the sink with warm soapy water (I use Dawn Liquid Dish Soap because it’s the best at removing dirt, grime, and grease). I used a soft sponge and that got off about 1/2 of the dirt and grime that was on the inside and outside of the planter.
It needed more cleaning to bring it totally back to life so I got out a new Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I wet it with just water and wiped it across the entire planter. Guess what, it took all of the remaining dirt and grime off with ease! No hard scrubbing and no scratches on the design. NONE, no damage whatsoever. Shoot, I should of started with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser first and saved myself a lot of time!
Rinse with clean running water. I placed a towel on my counter top and turned the planter upside down to air dry for 1 hour and then flipped it right-side up for an additional hour of drying time. Then took a clean microfiber cloth and buffed it nice and shiny. Doesn’t it look beautiful nice and clean? I wish I would of taken a photo of the BEFORE because it’s 100% cleaner AFTER.
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Looking to add some color and design to your flower garden this year? If so, I’ve got the perfect FRUGAL garden yard art project for you! Today’s craft project was made with upcycling a glass vase and a glass bowl. Don’t have any? Head to …
Decorative garden flags are a fun and colorful way to decorate your outdoor spaces. They add a pop of color and show off the home owner’s personality and interests. You can find thousands of different styles and colors available out in the retail marketplace. Every …