Planting Colorful Varieties
Keep the colors growing all season by planting varieties that bloom at different times.
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Lawn Watering
To save water, only water your lawn when footprints show. Healthy lawns that spring back up don’t need water.
Dealing with Headaches
Got a headache? Try eating some strawberries! They contain natural salicylates, which are an active ingredient in aspirin.
Sluggish Steam Iron
Don’t despair if your steam iron doesn’t steam. Quite often, mineral deposits in the water clog the vents, and a simple treatment can solve the problem. Fill the water reservoir with white vinegar. Heat the iron and set it on a cake or broiler rack while it steams a few minutes. Unplug and stand the
Choosing Annuals
When choosing annuals, bigger isn’t always better. Choose plants that are well proportioned.
Repurposing an Old Golf Bag
Is an old golf bag taking up space in your garage? They can be a real treasure to a gardener. Long-handled tools can be carried in the club compartment and smaller ones in the side pocket.
Simple Garden Tool
An old kitchen fork makes a great cultivation tool.
Reuse Those Envelopes!
Before you trash all of that junk mail, save the envelopes! They can be reused to mail letters, to take notes, and make lists.
Healthy Seedlings
Seedlings don’t have to be as warm as germinating seeds. Move them away from radiators and turn off the heating mat as soon they have sprouted.
