Author: Bettie

#Plant #Flowers #Attract #Lots #Hummingbirds #Yard To create a hummingbird-friendly garden, it’s essential to plan your flower selection carefully. By choosing the right plants, you can attract these tiny, energetic birds to your yard throughout the growing season. Your local garden center or cooperative extension office can provide guidance on…

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#Top #Fencing #Materials #Ranked #Price #Privacy #Durability Choosing the right fencing material for your property involves balancing several key factors. Homeowners often weigh cost against longevity and privacy needs when making this important investment. When comparing wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, and composite fencing, each material offers distinct advantages in terms…

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#Mosquitoes #Absolutely #Hate #Smells #Summer Mosquitoes, while being notorious summer nuisances, can be effectively deterred through various aromatic strategies. Understanding which scents repel these blood-seeking insects provides homeowners with natural alternatives to chemical repellents, creating more pleasant outdoor experiences during warm months. Many fragrances that humans find appealing actually serve…

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#Plants #Propagate #Water #Indoors If you’re anything like me, you get a little thrill when you see new roots growing in a jar of water on your windowsill. Water propagation is like getting free plants from plants you already have—and who doesn’t love that? But which plants are the easiest…

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#Water #Christmas #Cactus As the holiday season approaches, many people turn to festive decorations to set the mood, and nothing says ‘season’s greetings’ quite like the verdant bloom of the Christmas cactus. This easy-to-maintain houseplant is a superb selection for both gardening novices and those with ample experience but little…

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#Scratchy #Cat #Cushion #Tutorial #Pattern #FreeTutorial.net Every cat lover can identify with this fun cushion! Free Pattern and Tutorial. Size:  16 squareREQUIREMENTS- Fat quarter blue or rust – background- 75cm Yellow or orange- 50cm Black- Assorted scraps – cat colours- Scrap green and pink – cat features- 50cm Fusible web e.g.…

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#Quilting #Tutorial #Cathedral #Windows #FreeTutorial.net Edwardian Cathedral Window Hanging Tutorial. This stylish wall hanging uses the secret garden version of the traditional Cathedral Window patchwork. REQUIREMENTS   Size: 12″ x 34″1½m Floral    ½m Green or matching colour    ¼m Cream or contrasting fabric    25cm Fusible web e.g. Bondaweb    Cream embroidery thread3mm Pearls or…

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#SunLoving #Evergreen #Shrubs #Style Garden centers always push those flashy annual flowers — and though I love a good petunia display, even I find myself drawn to those colorful blooms every spring. You can’t deny the appeal of popular choices like impatiens and marigolds, but high-maintenance plants like these can…

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#Origami #Reversible #Bag #Tutorial #FreeTutorial.net Using a clever folding technique this useful market bag is perfect for carrying all sorts of shopping. Its simple construction makes it perfect for showing off beautiful printed fabric and it is even fully reversible meaning you can choose two favourite fabrics to show off!  MATERIALS• 50cm…

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