Winter Garden & DIY Tips for Keen Home Gardener

Maintaining & Improving Gardens & DIY in Winter for the Home Gardener. Take Care to Service Lawn and Garden Equipment, Conduct Fence Repair & Tips for Gardening Tasks. Garden tools such as hoes, shovels, spades, forks should be thoroughly cleaned and any blades sharpened. Thoroughly check all garden fence posts and panels for any rot or damage. If there is apparent damage, replace or repair these and paint them. Further, the plants will not sustain damage due to creosote or fence paint as they are dormant....

January 18, 2019 · 1 min · 103 words · Michele Johns

Easy Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look Larger

Decorate small bathrooms to create the illusion of space. Here are some cheap,easy and simple decorating ideas to make a small bathroom look and feel larger. Depending upon the decorating style, a small bathroom can look either cozy and welcoming or stuffy and confining. Homeowners can either use a large mirror over the sink or even, two mirrors. Simply adding a countertop lamp or wall sconces can add to the brightness of the room....

January 16, 2019 · 1 min · 161 words · Lisa Yates

Roman and Creative Valentine’s Day Ideas for Singles

The Kid-Again Date #1. Backyard Movie Night Source #2. The penny date #3. Source Water Balloon Fight Surprise #4. Spin the bottle #5. Lay Under the Stars in a Kiddie Pool #6. The Romantic Date This date is for women who are happily single, but also love romance. Theres no reason not to take oneself on a romantic date! Make a favorite meal, even if it doesnt seem very fancy, and dont forget dessert!...

January 15, 2019 · 1 min · 167 words · Jessica Fields

Inexpensive Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Dont have a lot of money to spend this Valentines Day? Try one of these romantic, fun and creative date ideas to impress ones significant other without going broke. Date nights dont have to be expensive to be romantic and fun. In this article Cook at Home for Valentines Day #1. Chicken caprese Source #2. Cajun Shrimp Pasta #3. Lemon Feta Linguine with Garlic Asparagus #4. Cheesy Mini Potato Gratin Stacks (Muffin Tin) for lunch...

January 11, 2019 · 2 min · 267 words · Nancy Franklin

Spring Spruce-Up – Quick, Cheap Home Décor Ideas

Spruce-up your home for spring with these quick and cheap home decor ideas. In this article Living Room #1. Bringing in Spring in the Living Room Source #2. Best Spring Living Room Ideas #3. For a quick, cheap spring spruce-up of the living room, simply re-arrange the furniture. Re-arranging the furniture will give the room an entirely different look and feel. Furniture re-arranging time is the perfect time to do spring cleaning behind sofas and other large furniture pieces....

January 11, 2019 · 1 min · 211 words · Jimmy Carpenter

Environmentally-Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

Recycle items around the house to make Valentines Day presents and gift wrap items. Making romantic gifts has never been so much fun and inexpensive. Repurposing items is an environmentally-friendly way to show loved ones that you care about them on Valentines Day. Make this romantic holiday special by recycling cereal boxes, sweaters, coffee filters and egg cartons. In this article Recycled Egg Cartons Make Special Valentines Day Packages #1. Recycled Egg Cartons...

January 7, 2019 · 3 min · 462 words · Francis Jones

Names of 15 Common Houseplants With Pictures

House plants are varied and very broad. Most can be categorized as flowering and non flowering. The reviews will be on the most popular types of house plants. Amaryllis Flowers You must first ask yourself? Do you like plants with flowers or you just like plants with lots of leaves? The most popular house plants include: In this article 1. Amaryllis Flowers Amaryllis flowers are hard to categorize. The tropical and exotic look of the flowers is one of the reasons people like growing them....

January 6, 2019 · 15 min · 3193 words · Ryan Young

98+ Creative and Cheap Garden Edging Ideas and Designs (2025)

It is during these times that you will find garden edging a fruitful project and a worthwhile investment. There are countless garden edging ideas for many purposes and pinning down just one will be a toll. In this article What is garden edging? Garden edging is an artful craft which is done to accentuate various sections in one garden space. It is also done to avoid grass overgrowth from taking over your prized plants....

January 5, 2019 · 6 min · 1267 words · Jacqueline Jackson

Ideas for Kids’ Craft Projects – Valentine’s Day

Get ideas for kids craft projects for Valentines Day, including homemade valentines cards. Also find out where to get free printable coloring pages for Valentines Day. Looking for some fun ideas for kids craft projects for Valentines Day? In this article Ideas for Kids Craft Projects Homemade Valentines Day Cards #1. Some bunny love you Source #2. Printable Butterfly Valentine #3. Childrens Holiday Craft Ideas Faux Stained Glass Valentines Day Window Hangings #4....

January 5, 2019 · 2 min · 255 words · Troy Phelps

Home Decorating Ideas With Flowers

Choose pillows, table prefs or wallpaper with floral prints as a way to decorate for spring. Decorating inspiration comes from many different places. One easy source is the fashion runway where fresh ideas and classic looks often collide for great new styles. These five tips help incorporate beautiful blooms into every room of the house. In this article Buy Floral Print Pillows #1. Abstract floral Liberty Print decorative pillow Buy it...

January 3, 2019 · 2 min · 239 words · Linda Wright

Spring Decorating Ideas: Get Your Home Ready for Warm Weather

When spring arrives in March, almost everyone is ready ready for sunshine, flowers and color. One easy way to get into the spring of things is through home decorating. Even if the weather is still a little chilly, decorating for spring makes everyone feel happier and inspired. Source Include spring touches inside the house with these easy decorating ideas. In this article Decorate With Flowers On Everything #1. Decorate with Flowers book...

January 2, 2019 · 1 min · 209 words · Sophia Harrell

Lawn Tractor Attachments Improve Garden Work

Add utility to a lawn and garden tractor by selecting appropriate attachments to use at home. Many garden tractor attachments are available, from pull behind carts, to plows. Mower decks are removed when using garden tractor attachments such as a plow or disc. Hard to remove mower decks are a hindrance to frequent use of attachments for some people. What is a Sleeve Hitch A sleeve hitch attaches to the back of a garden tractor....

January 1, 2019 · 1 min · 153 words · Brian Johnson

The Effects of Too Much Rain on the Garden

Signs of late blight are brown spots on the stems, leaves and eventually on the fruit. Spores can be dispersed by the wind to new plants, which can develop symptoms within about four days. Signs of powdery mildew are white powdery spots on the leaves, stems, and buds. With some vigilance and advanced planning, damage to plants and produce can be prevented or reduced.

December 31, 2018 · 1 min · 64 words · Kyle Evans