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Jeff Rhododendrons are often used in landscaping, but many people don’t realize that they can also be grown as a houseplant. Rhododendrons need lots of water and fertilizer to thrive, but what about fertilizing them with coffee grounds? Rhododendron plants love coffee grounds. Coffee grounds provide an organic source of nitrogen for the plant while providing … Read moreRhododendrons: Do they like coffee grounds?
How clean is clean enough? This is a question that many people who own woven outdoor furniture are asking themselves. Woven furniture can be difficult to clean, and if you don’t clean it often enough, mold will form on the fabric. Moldy patio chairs are not only unattractive; they can also make your family sick. … Read moreHow to Clean Woven Outdoor Furniture: Tips and Tricks
Fire pits are made of metal coated with paint. When the metal isn’t exposed, you don’t have to worry about rust. But when the paint is chipped off or high temperatures erode it away, rust will start to form. Every fire pit has to be taken care of properly. If you neglect your fire pit, … Read moreThe Ultimate Guide To Rust Proof Fire Pits
Tea bags are a great way to keep your garden thriving. Sometimes we think that they serve no purpose for our plants. But tea bags can actually be very helpful in maintaining the pH balance of soil and preventing pests from attacking plants. All you need is a handful of used tea bags soaked in … Read moreAre Tea Bags Good For Plants: The Answer Might Surprise You
If outdoor Christmas lights didn’t need power, hanging them would be so much easier. The reality is, though, Christmas lights need power. Hanging them outdoors presents some of the same and some different challenges that indoor lights have. The main concerns when powering Christmas lights outdoors are power source, wires, controls, and weather. If you … Read moreHow to Safely Power Outdoor Christmas Lights
Every kid loves to go to the playground, but not every parent wants to drive there all the time. By bringing the playground to your yard you can make a perfect win-win situation. Your kids or grandkids can play to their hearts’ delight and you can sit and relax instead of having to organize a … Read morePros and cons of rubber mulch for playgrounds (Must Read)
If you were a bird and saw a parade of ants on a picnic blanket, would you turn your beak away in disgust or would you dive in hungrily? Many homeowners work hard to attract beautiful birds to their yards, and we know plenty of foods we can put out for them to bring them … Read moreDo Birds Eat Ants And Why Do Birds Let Ants Crawl On Them
For many of us, these summer months bring to mind memories of childhood camping trips, lake days and wilderness adventures. We remember barbecues and campfire cookouts, and what does that always mean? S’mores! Everyone loves a good s’more, which is what makes them such a great summer tradition. But the summer can also bring torrential … Read more9 Tips On How To Roast Marshmallows Inside Perfectly
When you first think about attaching Christmas lights to vinyl siding it may seem that the only way to do it is to make holes in your siding. Sure, you can use hangers that put holes in your siding, but there are other types of clips that don’t need to be plunged through your siding. … Read moreHow To Attach Christmas Lights To Vinyl Siding
Do no harm. If that is your motto when it comes to dealing with squirrels, but you need to keep them out, then this article on how to keep squirrels away naturally is for you. There are literally hundreds of different ways that people have tried to keep squirrels away. I am going to give … Read moreHow To Keep Squirrels Away Naturally – A Non-toxic Guide
