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How & When To Prune A Bougainvillea For Maximum Blooming Potential
I consider myself lucky to live in a place where bougainvillea grow lush and wild. It is this same lush "wildness," however, that can sometimes intimidate prospective gardeners and deter them from choosing a bougainvillea for their garden. That would be a shame because the spectacular bougainvillea can be managed fairly easily with some simple, occasional pruning and maintenance. In this post I will show you how a bit of judicious pruning and planning can tame your bougainvillea's wild ways while lighting up your landscape in a magical frenzy of color. Read on to find out how properly timed and executed pruning, as well as strategic planting, can maximize your…
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Frosted, Whipped Lemonade Like Chick-fil-A But Better: A Lemonade Creamsicle Made Naturally
I can't think of too many occasions when a creamy yet refreshing frosted version of a lemonade is a bad idea. A couple months ago, a friend of mine was praising the creamy, lemon-y goodness that is the Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade, and imploring me to create a homemade version of it - a Frosted Whipped Lemonade Like Chick-fil-A but better... Well, here we are in the midst of the hottest time of the year, and there is no time like a summer heatwave to whip up a frosty version of America's favorite summertime beverage. It seems lots of other people think so too, or so I hear, as apparently the…
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How To Clean Your Windows Without Streaks – Secrets To Streak-Free Windows With Minimal Effort
Who doesn't love having lots of windows? Windows bring tons of natural light into a home along with fabulous views. A clear view outside provides your most current weather report, while affording sweeping vistas of nature or cityscape. But when you suddenly realize your view is no longer so clear and is instead obstructed by a layer of grime, you are forced to deal with the one drawback to having lots of windows -- cleaning them all. Window washing is one chore we routinely put off, especially when our best efforts at cleaning with store-bought products consistently result in a streaky mess. It's easy to want to just throw in…
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How To Grow Potatoes in A Bag Easily in Small Spaces & Turn 3 Potatoes Into 30! Step-By-Step
It's no surprise that everyone has been spending more time at home these days, but people are not just nesting. Everyone, it seems, is increasingly embracing old-fashioned DIY, self sufficiency. And nowhere is that more evident than in the grow-your-own-food movement. Is that possible if you don't have a garden and have limited space? Absolutely! Today, the focus is on that versatile, much-loved diet staple, the potato, and how surprisingly easy it is to grow with only a simple bag, or box, and a small patio or deck. No acres of land are required, only a bit of time and patience. So, to find out how you can turn a…
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How To Grow Tomatoes In Pots Easily Without A Garden For The Tastiest, Freshest Tomatoes Ever
If you only grow one crop in your garden, make it a tomato. A sun-ripened fruit straight from the dirt of a home garden is truly the only tomato worth eating. I never even liked tomatoes until I had one picked straight from a home garden. It was simply the best tomato I had ever eaten and tasted nothing like the store-bought ones I was used to. "But, don't you need a lot of land and space to grow your own tomatoes..?" you ask... Not at all! Not if you plant your tomatoes in a "kitchen" container garden which puts fresh vegetables within reach no matter how much or little land…
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What Is Growing Out Of My Yucca? How To Easily Grow A New Yucca From Side Shoots
You may have noticed something growing out of your yucca plant... What exactly are these growths and how can they help you grow a whole new yucca plant? Read on to find out... The yucca, of course, is a widely popular plant that makes both an attractive, effortless houseplant, as well as a desert-like addition to any garden. With a hardy nature that is adaptable to a variety of climates and conditions, as well as distinctive looks that recall its desert roots, it's not hard to see why yuccas are a perennial favorite. While there is diversity in the yucca family, one constant with yuccas is how easy it is…
