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The Role of Landscaping in Boosting Curb Appeal

Koupon Karen

Landscaping, often overlooked in the grand scheme of property improvement, plays a pivotal role in shaping the initial impression of any residence. From lush greenery to well-maintained hardscapes, the landscaping choices you make can transform a mundane facade into an inviting and captivating sight.

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My spouse and I have gained quite a bit of experience planting bushes, trees and flowers over the years. Our two biggest experiences were in planting thousands of pine seedlings from the state nursery on our 40 acre farm (in our younger years)and planting around 3000 spring flowering bulbs on our current 6 acres.

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How to Find Affordable Ways to Improve Your Swimming Pool Fast

Koupon Karen

Quick Poolside Makeover Essentials The appeal of a swimming pool often lies in the complete picture it presents—sparkling waters, a surrounding landscape that exudes tranquility, and a motif that winks at the personal style of its owner.

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8 Home Projects You Should Never DIY

Koupon Karen

Advanced Landscaping While planting flowers and spreading soil cover may be within the average homeowner’s wheelhouse, advanced landscaping projects such as installing irrigation systems, major excavations, or building retaining walls demand a higher level of expertise.

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7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money

Family Balance Sheet

Use water collected from dehumidifier to water your garden and flower pots. It fills up quickly on sweltering days and I use that water for my flower pots. When waiting for the hot water to heat up from the faucet, trap water in a jug or bucket and use it to water your garden and flower containers. Limit shower time.

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Miracle-Gro Tree & Shrub Fertilizer Spikes – 12 PK $5.40 {Reg $10}

For the Mommas

Extend the beauty of your garden to the rest of your landscape with Miracle-Gro tree & shrub plant food spikes. Use once a season, in the spring & fall for lush beautiful foliage & vibrant color on all deciduous; evergreen & flowering trees & shrubs.

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Square Foot Gardening: Spring Clean Up

Family Balance Sheet

We spent Easter weekend sprucing up our front and back yard landscaping. As you can see, it needed some attention: Some of the 'weeds' in the picuture is the mint that I naively planted 10 years ago when we built my garden box. It is the most invasive plant known to man! My plants benefited from the new soil too.

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