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This Non-Toxic Pesticide and Herbicide Works (hint: you drink it daily)

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Polly put the kettle on…but not for tea. Boiled water is an excellent asset in your garden and around your landscape. Did you know that when you use commercial pesticides and herbicides, you expose yourself, your family, and your pets to dangerous and even deadly chemicals? Why not go a safer route with something you drink every day – water? Let’s take a closer look at how to use plain ol’ hot water to end weeds and ants for good.

9 Backyard Makeover Tips That Won’t Break the Bank

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Are you tired of your outdoor living space? Are you ready for something new but don’t have a massive budget to blow? No worries, there are many easy and inexpensive ways that you can breathe new life into your landscape. Transformation is just a few dollars away. With these ideas, you can create a brand new, inviting outdoor oasis!

How to Create the Ultimate Outdoor Living Room

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Extending your indoor living space into the great outdoors is not only healthy but also fun. There is nothing quite so cozy as sitting with your favorite book on your outdoor sofa listening to the birds chirping. Or, what about entertaining under the starry sky? Either way, an outdoor living room takes personal space and entertaining to a whole new level.

Try This Simple Trick to Save 60% More Water in Your Garden

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Spring gardens often thrive due to April showers. The same can’t always be said for later season gardens that often lack the blessing of rainfall. If you live in an area that is particularly dry during the hot summer months, you know how much time and expense is required to keep plants well-watered. Luckily, there is one thing that you can do at the beginning of the season that will save time and a great deal of money by slashing your garden’s water consumption by up to 60%.

Wow Your Friends with These Creative and Frugal Container Projects

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Container gardening is so much fun! Not only do containers make gardening a possibility for everyone, even those with little space, but they also make great conversation pieces. This is especially true when you use recycled, free or cheap containers. Most garden plants are happy in any container as long as there is great organic soil with excellent drainage.

8 Great Uses for Wood Chips in Your Yard and Garden

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Wood chips are a versatile material that you can often get for free. They have many uses for your yard and garden, from the aesthetic to the practical. Read on for some creative ways to use wood chips to improve your property.

Create Your Very Own Patio Paradise in 7 Easy Steps

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Apartment and condo living is becoming increasingly attractive to persons of all ages. Living small is becoming the new living large as people downsize to accommodate busy lifestyles and a desire to have more freedom. Creating an inviting outdoor space on your balcony or patio is one of the great ways you can increase your living space, especially if you enjoy being outside. Here are some easy and fun ways to own your outdoor space, no matter where you live.

3 Summer Fun Garden Upcycle Projects

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Now that your garden is going gangbusters and you have a bit of a reprieve from your planting, it’s a good time to engage in some super fun garden upcycling projects. You will be amazed at what you can make to decorate your garden with items you have lying around. Below you will find a few of my favorite garden recycle projects. Have fun!

8 Ways to Create Your Go-to Outdoor Relax Room

4 min read | Author - Liivi Hess

Picture yourself in a relaxing oasis with the calming sounds of running water, birds singing, and a breeze blowing in the treetops. The only thing better than relaxing indoors on a beautiful sunny day is to do all that outside, surrounded by nature. But first, you must make your outdoor area look and feel inviting, relaxing and pleasant not just for you but also for your guests and anyone who might want to join you.

Unique Ways to Capture and Save Water For Your Thirsty Plants

5 min read | Author - Liivi Hess

Did you know there are hundreds of gallons of usable water going to waste in your home every day? With a little know-how, you can save much of this wasted water and use it for your garden. Many of these water-wise gardening strategies serve more than one purpose, reducing water usage, improving garden soil, protecting plants, and saving money on your utility bill, too. Here are the best ways to repurpose water that would otherwise go to waste and water your thirsty plants.

Top Small Greenhouse Projects to Do While You Have Some Extra Time

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Many novice (and experienced) gardeners are intimidated by the idea of a greenhouse. Its time to stop putting it off and tackle this essential, practical garden staple once and for all. While you are still working from home, or have a little extra time due to canceled social engagements, use this opportunity to accomplish these small greenhouse projects and make your yard space even more valuable and usable.

This Non-Toxic Pesticide and Herbicide Works (hint: you drink it daily)

9 Backyard Makeover Tips That Won’t Break the Bank

How to Create the Ultimate Outdoor Living Room

Try This Simple Trick to Save 60% More Water in Your Garden

Wow Your Friends with These Creative and Frugal Container Projects

8 Great Uses for Wood Chips in Your Yard and Garden

Create Your Very Own Patio Paradise in 7 Easy Steps

3 Summer Fun Garden Upcycle Projects

8 Ways to Create Your Go-to Outdoor Relax Room

Unique Ways to Capture and Save Water For Your Thirsty Plants

Top Small Greenhouse Projects to Do While You Have Some Extra Time

A 5 Minute Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemongrass Bug Spray That Works

Eat More Sweet Potatoes – and Put Them on Your Face Too

How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms at Home in a 5-Gallon Bucket

NEVER Cook with These Dangerous Oils

How to Get Your Chickens to Lay More Eggs (#3 may surprise you)

5 Herbal Remedies You Can Make at Home

Plant This Next to Beans for Better Flavor

Do This and Your Seeds Will Sprout Like Magic (Seriously, 3x Faster)

The Fractured Case Against Eggs

How to Grow and Use This #1 Citrus Fruit for Whiter Teeth and Radiant Skin

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