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How to Grow Petunias
Petunias may just be the teacher’s pets of the plant world. They work hard at blooming and almost always look good. They don’t demand constant attention, either, making petunia care relatively easy. What other an...
How to Pack Dishes for Moving to Avoid Breakage
Perhaps no belongings are more at risk during a move than the dishes, plates, glasses, and cookware that inhabit your kitchen. Using the right method and the right moving supplies when packing dishes is crucial t...
How to Grow Marigolds
Marigold care is easy, since the plants thrive almost anywhere they have sun and well-draining soil. They are often grown as companions for vegetables because of their reputed ability to repel insect pests and pa...
How to Fix a Bathroom Sink Stopper
One of the most overlooked parts of a bathroom sink is the sink plug; this is because many people don’t understand the full purpose of the bathroom sink stopper. Even when the stopper isn’t in the closed position...
Water-Bath Canning for Beginners
Water-bath canning is a terrific, cost-effective way to preserve produce for later in the year. All summer long, home gardens and farmers’ markets are teeming with fresh, seasonal produce that can be enjoyed dur...
What Is Banana Water and Is it Actually Good for Plants?
Q: I recently saw a viral video recommending that gardeners make banana water for plants. Is banana water an effective natural fertilizer that can help my garden flourish? What are its benefits, and how can I mak...
How to Stain Brick
Many homes have brick facades, fireplaces, mantels, interior walls, and walkways. Although it’s a long-lasting building material and your brick may still be in good shape, it may have started to look tired or you...
How to Grow a Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bushes (Buddleia davidii) are prized for their showy cones of tiny fragrant flowers, which attract butterflies and other pollinators while being deer-resistant. This deciduous shrub is as popular for it...
How to Grow Asparagus
If walking through the farmers’ market gives you garden envy, then you know the joy and satisfaction of growing your own veggies. And while you may have mastered growing sweet peas or tomatoes, growing your own a...
How to Grow Lantana
Popular for its ability to produce clusters of long-lasting flowers year-round in frost-free zones, lantana also can become invasive in those zones due to its vigor. Fortunately, sterile cultivars keep lantana in...
