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DIY, Garden, Garden design

The great fence color debate: a conclusion

January 24, 2019

I’ve asked the opinion of my dear readers many times and it’s always an illuminating exercise. It’s interesting to get a feel for a direction others think my garden should go, even if you only… [Continue Reading]

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How to build a garden arbor
DIY, Garden

How to build an arbor regardless of the season

January 23, 2019

A quick note: This post is a partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement. But you know that all words and opinions are my own. I also apologize for the messy basement visible in this post. Imagine… [Continue Reading]

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From empty yard to s’mores in an afternoon

October 22, 2018

This post is a paid partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement, but all words, opinions and the recipe for the perfect s’more for non-marshmallow lovers are my own. If Mother Nature is feeling generous we’ll enjoy… [Continue Reading]

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3-IN-ONE fast-acting penetrant
DIY

How to bust some rust in minutes

July 2, 2018

A quick note: This post is sponsored by 3-IN-ONE® Fast-Acting Penetrant, but you know I will always tell it like it is, so all words and opinions are entirely my own. Thanks for supporting the… [Continue Reading]

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DIY, Edibles, Garden

Raised bed garden construction part 3: Staining and sealing

June 21, 2018

Here’s my philosophy on vegetable gardening: I’m more interested in growing interesting and delicious food than I am in getting very high yields or never having to deal with a bug. In other words, organic… [Continue Reading]

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DIY, Garden

A trellis magic trick: Turn one into three

June 20, 2018

Awhile ago I read that plants abhor copper and that it actually inhibits vines from growing up it. I wish I could remember where, but it probably doesn’t matter because I now think this is… [Continue Reading]

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DIY, Garden

How to create a living privacy screen

June 14, 2018

A quick note before I get into this epic post on an epic project: Troy-Bilt sponsored this post and the Flip the Yard challenge and provided products for my use. It’s funny how projects that… [Continue Reading]

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