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The glider that is average sees its fair share of wear and tear, stains and spit-ups. As unsightly as soiled areas is to the eye, you can not forget about the germs and bacteria that may just be residing in the fabric of the chair cushions, too. Unfortunately, some gliders don’t have covers that unzip…
Drapes add color, texture and visual interest to an interior; they also provide effective insulation and sound absorption. But the most inviting drapes lose their allure when they harbor mold, resulting in a stubborn, musty odor while introducing potential allergens to the environment. Combine regular maintenance with occasional deep cleansing to rid your curtains of…
A biological filter for your water garden is an essential component for keeping algae and dangerous in bay and also for eliminating waste debris. Even though there are ready-made filters readily available, you can create your own with a inexpensive and basic materials. It eliminates the need for harsh chemicals while keeping your water garden…
For most a dog, then the couch is just one big, comfy pet bed. It isn’t important if your wet-nosed, tail-wagging buddy is long haired or short haired or big or little, he sheds. Almost as readily as his shedding coat becomes embedded into your couch’s cushions, you can remove it. Fur-Get About It Using…
Bright white landscaping stones seem appealing in walkways, borders and in French drains, particularly when you first lay the rocks, but the look goes downhill when the stones get dirty and depressed. Soil can be kicked onto the stones, dust blows over to coat the stones and lawnmowers can blow grass and leaf debris to…
Using native shrubs with red berries has quite a few advantages. Berries are ornamental in the landscape, attracting birds and wildlife. As natives, they are often drought-tolerant or ready to withstand other local ecological problems. They cut down on mandatory maintenance once established. Choose evergreen shrubs to offer constant cover and a year-long presence in…
Ponds present the gardener with a number of growing conditions in a small area. Like many water features, shrubs located near the pond are exposed to lots of water and damp growing conditions. Plants adapted to drier states suffer from root rot and lack of soil air when planted near water features. The best shrubs…
The crabapple tree belongs to the Rosaceae family and also the Malus genus. This hardy tree thrives at the moderate winters of a Mediterranean climate, in addition to climates with ulcerative colitis, like U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 4. Many people add crabapples for their garden landscape for their showy, four-season displays. Understanding…
Root vegetables are especially popular in winter because of their maintaining ability and that their flavor improves over time. A root vegetable is one in which the taproot is the creamy vegetable part of the plant, even though the tops of some root vegetables can also be eaten. Brightly coloured root vegetables are filled with…
Unless you live in a tropical climate, then you will probably be growing the “Bearss” — also known as “Persian”– lime (Citrus latifolia), which rises in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11. Limes trees, such as all citrus, can create shoots at the bottom of this tree. Recognizing these and correctly…