(Feb 6th 2013 11:42AM) The clock is ticking; a week from tomorrow -- Valentines Day. You don\'t want to be caught short without some sort of remembrance for your loved one. It\'s not too late; don\'t get in a panic. There are any number of gifts you may get to ensure that your significant other knows that they are loved. Here are a few ...
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(Aug 30th 2012 8:25PM) You probably learned in grade school that (some) plants and humans have a quasi-symbiotic relationship. We rely on them to emit the air we breath and they take in our excess CO2. With that said, plants serve as more than an source of oxygen supply in our homes. They also create ambiance, add color and, in ...
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(May 9th 2012 11:23AM) If you\'re fortunate to have a back yard garden that is a place of respite after a long day, it\'s likely that your garden has a number of focal points -- perhaps a bubbling fountain, waterfall, or pond -- and you need a way to pause and enjoy the peace. Enter the garden bench, a place to sit and decompress after a ...
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(Apr 20th 2012 9:46AM) With advent of Spring, and birds building nests, trees pushing out this season\'s leaves, and perennials popping from the soil, it\'s time for various rites of the season -- outdoor grilling, and planning landscaping projects. While it\'s a great option to drive around and check out what others are building, there\'s ...
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(Feb 25th 2011 3:26AM) A terrarium is the perfect way to display a little bit of nature in your abode. You can go with a terrarium that\'s large scale or even something very, very tiny. Whatever size you choose, you\'ll be able to then fill your terrarium with all sorts of terrarium-friendly plants. Terrarium plants include various ...
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(Jan 28th 2011 12:00PM) For those unfamiliar with the term terrarium, it\'s essentially a tank, or aquarium where plants are kept and observed. Just as you select a certain kind of fish for your fish tank, a terrarium allows you to select your own unique array of terrarium plants. In a way, it\'s like you\'re creating a living, breathing, ...
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(Mar 29th 2010 11:20AM) Flowers in the garden are the first signs of Spring; my daffodils have been up for about a week and I suspect that, all around the country, the same has been happening. I\'m ready for nice weather. If you want flowers in your garden, or more of them, take a look at the resources available to you. ...
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(Mar 26th 2010 11:03AM) Now that (some) better weather is on the way to most of the country, it\'s time to be thinking about improvements to your home\'s landscaping. In particular, what you can do to enhance the spot where most families gather -- the rear of your home, or the garden area. We have a number of suggestions, and the ...
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(Oct 20th 2009 2:04PM) The biggest shopping day of the year is in November -- Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when retailers offer up crazy bargains for those willing to wait in line overnight to get into their stores. But you don\'t have to camp out in front of your local WalMart to score killer deals for this holiday shopping ...
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