Everblooming shrubs (bloom on old and new wood) Remontant or reblooming shrubs, such as Endless Summer hydrangeas If you prune, prune right after spring flowering (the biggest flush of flowers) finishes. Limit pruning to a minimum for maximum flowering. Thin and shape only as needed. How Of...
If you really want to make an impact, go out on the hunt for slugs when they’re most likely to be out and gorging on your plants: at night, particularly in warm, damp weather. You’ll need a bucket and a flashlight for this. Head out soon after dusk to begin your hunt. Relocate...
Voles have small, rounded ears that are often hidden by their fur, small eyes, and short tails. Their fur is generally thick and light brown to gray. Two common species of voles in North America are the prairie vole(Microtus ochrogaster)and the meadow vole(Microtus pennsylvanicus). Meadow ...
The final essential element for aMontessori playroomis organization, which relies onlow shelvingthat your child can easily access.Every toy and activity in theplay areashould have a place on the shelves. When you introduce something new to your child, show them where it is on the shelf and ...
We’ve always loved Dutch doors, and our love of natural wood tones lends itself to a modern farmhouse style. So, after I designed thebarn door baby gatefor the stairs, I realized that I could add the same type of door up above and make it into aDutch barn door. Double the barn do...
A large, gray or navy sofa is probably not the best idea! A stylish, compact sofa in a lighter color like white, beige, or ivory will make your room look and feel a lot bigger and more spacious. In dark and crammed spaces, avoid dark wood tables, bed frames or TV stands. Instead,...
Use a Cricut to make pretty labels, or use a label maker for simple labels. Heck, you can even use a piece of masking tape and a marker if money is tight (try cutting the tape straight to at least make it look tidy). Just be sure to label everything so that you (and everyone ...
Bilingual picture books have been growing in popularity, with caregivers, teachers, and researchers increasingly interested in understanding how picture books might be able to support the learning of words in two languages. In this study, we present the first evaluation of the quantity and quality ...
urban agriculture; health aging; spatial building and planning; campus garden; community garden1. Introduction In “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution”, as the famous English chef Jamie Oliver said, “This is a lost new generation: our children don’t know how to cook, how to get food, let ...
There’s nothing worse than trying to be creative and immerse yourself in writing while you’re in agony. The chair I work in today cost more than my first car! If you’ve never used some of the items I listed above and can’t imagine needing them, fine. But make a list of every...