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10 Things You Need To Do Now To Prep Your Garden For Spring And Summer

To me, the very best thing about springtime is seeing the flowers push their way through the soil. Whether they’re scattered at random,aligned in neat rows, or haphazardly bursting with splashes of colors, garden flowers will always brighten a day. Itmight seem like it’s too soon to prep your garden for springtime, but this interim

How to keep your desk plant alive and happy

Image: ambar del moral/mashable My desk plant is dying, and I am devastated. For a little over two years, I’ve kept a pothos plant, aptly named Plant, at the corner of my desk at work. It was gift from an editor in my first few days on staff, and it’s been with me ever since.

Make The Most Of The Autumn Growing Season With Our Top-Notch Fall Garden Tips!

[WPXperVideo id=27] Make The Most Of The Autumn Growing Season With Our Top-Notch Fall Garden Tips. Autumn is a time of year that all gardeners look at with bittersweet ambivalence. [WPXperVideo id=27]And to watch the season end for strawberries and sweet peas and all of the other delights of the warm months. On the other

3 reasons to not panic about those endangered bees, and 3 things to do instead.

Right now, there’s a report going around about how bees just got added to the endangered species list. I know, I know: Bees on the endangered species list seems pretty awful. But the reality of that report (and our bees’ futures) is a little bit more complicated than that. When we hear “bee” and “endangered,”

These 4 Ordinary Bugs Are Actually Destroying Your Plants And Gardens

Bugs aren’t always everyone’s favorite creatures. They’re creepy and crawly and have far too many legs to make most people comfortable, and sometimes we’d just rather not think about them. But not all bugs are the same. And it’s not just about what they look like. A lot of bugs are actually here to support

Parakeets Are The New Pigeons And They’re On Course For Global Domination

Love them or hate them, ring-necked parakeets have invaded Europe and theyre here to stay. Already a staple of many urban parks and gardens around the UK, some of these charismatic bright green birds are now so comfortable in their new surroundings that they will happily sit and feed from your hand. Parakeets are Britains

OId Tree Stumps Transform Into Gorgeous DIY Gardens

As a New Yorker with no backyard to call my own, I love a creative gardening solution! Whether were talking simple window boxes, or an elegant homemade terrarium worthy of a home magazine, theres nothing better than finding a new and interesting way to introduce a little greenery to any landscape. At the moment, the

Colorful Wildflower Bombs Help To Spread Joy And Save The Bees

Everyone knows that the secret to a healthy, vibrant environment is diversity. You need all kinds of plants, animals, and even bacteria and fungi to make a thriving and beautiful ecosystem. Sadly, biodiversity is under threat every day from pollution, infection, and climate change. One of the most devastating effects of these things we’ve seen

Awesome Ways To Make A Boring Fence Beautiful — Your Neighbors Will Be Jealous

[WPXperVideo id=27]When it comes to keeping neighbors’ prying eyes off of your backyard or first floor, erecting a fence is generally the easiest thing to do. But if your neighborhood is tight-knit, putting up a fence can seem a bit offensive (pun intended). If you still want to maintain a sense of privacy without the

15 Homeowners Who Took Their Backyard Fences To A New Level

This spring, we’ve already seen a ton of ways to jazz up your outdoor space here at Wimp. Whether you’re planning to grow a potato tower, build your own outdoor furniture, or just create a relaxing spot where you can daydream and read, 2016 is the year to finally make your dream backyard a reality.