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How To Create A Butterfly Garden

Grace Schumer
posted on November 28, 2018January 17, 2019
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If you love growing plants and flowers and love watching butterflies gently float around, then why not combine the two and create a beautiful butterfly garden, so that you can enjoy both beautiful

How Deep Do You Plant Daffodil Bulbs?

Grace Schumer
posted on November 28, 2018January 18, 2019
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After a long cold winter most people who have a garden or flower beds look forward to seeing the very first daffodil to brighten up the dreary winter landscape. If you are planting your first garden

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Can you plant a garden over a septic system?

Grace Schumer
posted on November 23, 2018October 9, 2020
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A reader recently posted a great question: Can you plant a garden over a septic system? Septic Systems are a necessary part of many rural homes in order to live and comply with local health laws.

Posted in Farming and Composting, Working with Earth

How To Grow A Honey Crisp Apple From Seed

Grace Schumer
posted on August 21, 2018October 9, 2020
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Honey Crisp Apples are a cross between Macoun and Honey gold apples. This cross was developed and the patent on these apples is owned by University of Minnesota. Knowing this is important because it

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Garden Pests That Eat Tomato Plants

Grace Schumer
posted on May 11, 2017January 24, 2019
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Tomatoes are a favored and versatile food that many people love to grow and to eat. However, like with any plant, growing tomatoes are not without its risks. One of the biggest risks is the number of

Posted in Design and Construction, How To and Ideas, Landscaping

How To Set Up An English Garden

Grace Schumer
posted on February 21, 2016January 24, 2019
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English gardens are both beautiful and functional providing a place to relax and enjoy the sights and scents of plants in bloom. However, planning and setting up an English garden takes a good of

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4 Timeless Master Bathroom Design Trends

Grace Schumer
posted on November 30, 2015January 25, 2019
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The master bathroom is meant to be your personal retreat. When researching design options and materials, decision making can become overwhelming, especially when it comes to researching trends.

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The Importance of Exterior Maintenance and Rot Repair

Grace Schumer
posted on July 6, 2015January 18, 2019
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There’s more to maintaining the exterior of your DC area home or Event Space, than simply how it looks. Any damage to exterior of the building can be a warning sign of further issues down the

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What is Universal Kitchen Design

Grace Schumer
posted on June 29, 2015January 24, 2019
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A kitchen is probably the most widely used room in your house. If you think about it, everyone goes there, including guests. Your kids friends go to the kitchen to get something to drink. Your little

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The Need To Know When Buying A Bathroom Sink

Grace Schumer
posted on June 22, 2015January 24, 2019
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If you are considering renovation your bathroom or just plan on replacing a broken or old sink for a stylish new design, there are a few things you should know before you dive in head