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Today's Featured PostRecycled Jar as Glass Cloche for Indoor Plants
By 15mhhm15
Glass cloches can be costly. You can make your own for free with supplies you may already have at home, or for cheaper.
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By miridunn
While not traditionally a garden flower due to its nature to grow wild along the countryside, the daisy is a beautiful and simple beauty. The sky was splendid on this evening so I laid down in the grass to capture this photo.
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Increasing Humidity for Newly Potted Houseplants
By 15mhhm15
To increase humidity, you can use a plastic bag and skewer. The skewer is used to hold the bag up without touching the leaves. If the plastic touches the leaves, it could cause damage to the plant. The plant was being propagated in water and moved into soil. To help the transition into soil, I placed the plant under a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks to increase humidity.
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By Ana
I love lilies! Every year when they are marked down at the end of the season (bulbs) I buy some. Often the package shows a variety of colors leaving me not knowing what color would come out after planting. Much to my surprise, there were 2 of my favorite colors! I get to enjoy them in bloom for up to a week before they fade.
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Grow Grapes On Your Patio/Deck/Back Yard
By likekinds
This is not an actual tip. It's my chance to brag. It is though, to let you know you can grow grapes in a very small, close by, place. A place that gets full sun most of the day.
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By R Barbara
I often shop the discount plants at nurseries and big box stores. I have gotten many bargain plants that have thrived in my garden despite their shaky start. When buying plants such as these, as well as the full price stock, you are likely to take home one that is root bound.
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Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket
By Judy
Even if you purchase everything new, this is not an expensive project. I found the laundry basket at the curb, got the potting soil and burlap on sale, and traded plants with a neighbor.
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By EllenB
Garden art can be beautiful and functional at the same time. Here is an easy and inexpensive project that allows you to add a personalized touch to your garden and potted plants. With supervision, this project is an easy one for kids, and best of all, no "crafty" skills are required.
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Save Receipts When Purchasing Plants
By Judy
Save receipts when you buy plants at Home Depot. My basil plant died a couple of weeks after I purchased it. Because I saved the receipt, I got a new one. I'm sure other places do this as well.
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By ShirleyE
If you need to get rid of aphids and, like me, don't like using pesticides on plants, your options are usually either to try spraying with soap or to squish them with your fingers. Neither of these options are very pleasant. Here is another solution which you might like better.
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This Week's QuestionsDifficulty Shifting Gears on Simplicity MowerI have a 70s Simplicity lawn mower. When it is off I can shift gears, but as soon as I engage the clutch I can move to first, but that's all.Craftsman T1200 Mower Won't StartI have a Craftsman T1200 riding mower that won't start. It sat in storage for 1 year while I moved and then when I needed to mow it cranked, but wouldn't start. I replaced the coil and spark plug, but still no luck. It would be nice to get it to run seeing how it is less than 3 years old!Using a Plastic Bag to Help Start CuttingsHow long do I keep the plastic over the clippings for the greenhouse effect? I have the bag over them right now and they seem to be doing well after one week.What Is This Houseplant?Yard Machine by MTD Won't StartI have a Yard Machine (MTD) from around 2003, that won't start. When I turn it over, it spins, but won't fire. I cleaned up the carburetor, changed the fuel and oil, and changed the spark plug, but it's still doing the same thing. Any suggestions?Identifying Insect Eggs on a Yellow IrisThriftyFun Contests!This newsletter is powered by you! Below are the active contests on ThriftyFun...
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