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What Florida Plants Can Repel Mosquitoes

Here’s the buzz… We all know that mosquitoes can be an unpleasant distraction when you are working outdoors and they can put quite a damper on any outdoor recreation, but they are also potentially harmful – even deadly. Nearly 700 million people suffer from mosquito-borne illnesses each year. Over a million of these illnesses result in death. Mosquitoes can carry …

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How Fresh Mulch Can Brighten Up Your Landscaping

Everything is better when it’s brighter, more vibrant and colors are deeper and richer. The same holds true for mulch and fresh mulch can actually brighten up your landscaping. Fresh mulch can beautify your landscaping by making your yard look cleaner and better kept, adding color, as well as creating borders and boundaries and keeping weeds at bay. The vibrancy …

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To paraphrase the famous Robert Frost poem, the path you choose in life can be very important. It can also be important for your yard. Let me explain. Walkways and pathways can be a creative and innovative way to enhance your yard. And we all know that enhancing your yard can lead to enhanced enjoyment for you, your family and …

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Ways to Liven Up Your Front Yard with Flowers and Plants

First impressions are lasting. Did you know that research indicates curb appeal can significantly increase the value of your home? One way to liven up your front yard is with flowers and plants, and you can do that in a number of beautiful ways… First, you want to start with a “clean” yard. Your yard should be free of branches …

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Various Uses of Rocks and Stones in Your Landscaping

Want landscaping that rocks? Think pavers, river rocks and stepping stones. Adding different types of rocks and stones to your landscaping can up your yard game to a whole new level! Imagine a pathway of stepping stones that lead to a small bridge or an ornately crafted wrought iron bench. The bridge could lead to a lavish tropical garden at …

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How Fountains and Ponds Can Be Therapeutic

Like the soft sound of a mother’s voice, a relaxing massage or a warm embrace from a friend – a water source close to home can soothe people. Just watching and listening to water flow can calm your nerves and lower your blood pressure. Want to find peace and tranquility in your life? Believe it or not, it is a …

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Creating a Fairy and Gnome Garden Can Add Magic to Your Backyard!

There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned Grimm’s Fairy Tale to transport us into a magical world of make-believe. And let’s face it…vacationing from time to time from the harsh realities of a sometimes cold world can be a very good thing. Taking a trip from reality to the land of fairies and gnomes can reduce stress and enhance your life …

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How to Keep Weeds from Sprouting in Your Garden

Removing weeds by hand can be tedious and backbreaking. A sharp hoe can eliminate all that by severing weeds so that you don’t have to bend over or strain your back. To hoe, you simply swing the blade against the weed near the base. If you notice seed pods on the weeds, make sure to remove them first and discard …

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Do It Yourself Walkways Can Enhance Your Yard

  Beautiful, naturally flowing paths fashioned from woodchips, stepping stones, flex edging or wood can help transform your backyard, garden or simple landscaping into a lovely oasis. Walkways can “anchor” gardens, draw the eye in a certain direction, lead toward what I like to call yard eye candy, like a fountain, pretty bench or wooded area, or link certain things, …

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How to Control Weeds in Your Lawn

The best way to eliminate weeds in your lawn and prevent their return is by maintaining thick, healthy grass. Weed infestation can be a sign of nutrient imbalance or other soil problems, so start with good soil. Fertilize and water properly to stimulate healthy grass growth. And then, believe it or not, the height of your grass can help you …