How to Kill an Evergreen in a Container!

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Do any of you long time followers remember this post, How to Plant an Evergreen in a Container? It’s a really great one and I in fact learned how to plant an evergreen with Mom’s help. So, if you haven’t read it yet, be sure to go and check it out first and then come back [Read On]

Heat, Humidity and Health

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If I am outside these days, you will more than likely catch me doing this. Drinking my Gatorade.  It is August and the weeds are taking over. The garden needs to be tidied and the yard needs mowing. Weed eating needs to be done and the new plants would surely love some Miracle Grow.  I [Read On]

Landscape Blood, Sweat,Tears & Itching

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When we moved into our house in late July of 2010, the interior had been mostly renovated. The yard as mentioned in Digging My Landscape, was in very bad shape. We have owned 3 houses and this has been the greatest landscape challenge of all.  It literally involved blood, sweat, tears and lots of itching.  [Read On]

Removing Ivy From Trees… Easier Than You Think!

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Sorry for the long title, but this is what I needed to read regarding the large tree next to the house, two years ago.  You see, we bought a house with a yard that had literally “run wild”.  This tree and the foundation next to it was completely ivy covered.  It was charming and picturesque [Read On]

My Back Door and More…

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It all started with a can of paint, actually it was 2 cans, the right color and the wrong color. This project is an example of how one thing leads to another and how things can evolve while you are in the process. Before I share the story, take a look at how the door [Read On]