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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…
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How To Care For A Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Orchid, One Of The Easiest Orchids To Grow
Next to Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium Phalaenopsis are among the most popular types of orchids grown by the home gardener -- for good reason. With the potential for profuse and cascading displays of beautiful flowers that last for months at a time, Dendrobium Phalaenopsis is a must-have addition to any gardener's collection. There are few things as inviting as stepping on a front porch to be greeted by a spectacular display of Dendrobium Phalaenopsis flowers spilling out of a hanging basket. On top of their obvious aesthetic appeal, however, I find my Dendrobium Phalaenopsis to be among the easiest of my orchids to grow and care for -- if you have the…
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How To Water & Fertilize A Vanda Orchid For Maximum Blooming Potential
Renowned for their large, long-lasting, show-stopping blooms in a rainbow of rare and vibrant colors, vanda orchids are definitely in a class by themselves. So much so that their blossoms are used to create the famous Hawaiian leis, an enchanting symbol of welcome, love and "aloha" spirit around the world. Under the right conditions, the vanda orchid has the potential to bloom all year round, up to four times per year. Plus, each blooming period lasts a long time with flowers lasting up to a month or even longer. In order to produce vanda'a beautiful blooms, however, vandas have some very exacting requirements, one of which is copious amounts of…
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Why Are The Leaves Of My Orchid Wrinkled & Leathery, & How To Fix Them
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How To Mount Or Attach Your Vanda Orchid To A Tree & Why You Should Grow Orchids On Trees
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