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20 Imaginative Ways to Use Lavender Oil Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) is one of the most versatile herbs and incredibly efficacious as an essential oil. Its botanical name, Lavandula, comes from the Latin, lavare, which means “to wash.” It was probably named for its use cleaning wounds, washing linens, and in …

26 Cheap Summer Activities for Your Kids School is out, and the summer activities add up after a few weeks. Trips to the pool, amusement park, and ice cream shops drain a parent’s bank account fast. You want summer to be fun for your kids, but you also want to …

20 Easy No Bake Desserts Recipes I love no bake desserts, Whats not to love about them there are quick and easy to make. If it to hot outside and you really don’t want to turn on your oven no bake desserts are for you. If you want to make desserts …

50 Deer Resistant Plants Deer can be ruthless if they choose to attack your farm’s produce in our landscape. They would only need a few nights to finish ingesting all the leaves on a whole piece of land. People who live in areas where these animals are numerous have a …

High Yield Tomato Plants: 50-80 lbs per Plant Home grown tomatoes are simply the best. They offer much more flavor than those sold at the grocery stores and even at many markets. Growing your own tomatoes is a great way for you and family to enjoy lots of fresh (and …

12 Diuretic Foods To Lower Blood Pressure And Lose Weight Water retention is no joke. Anybody who has had swollen ankles or fingers knows how uncomfortable it can be. An adult human body is about 50-60 percent water on average. While you should have lots of water in your blood and …

How to Paint a Room – Basic Painting Tips Many homeowners eventually face the realization that the wall colors in their rooms could use a touch up or complete change all together. While hiring a professional may be the first solution to come to mind, you can actually paint the …

15 Ways to Keep Those Pesky Ants Out of Your Home And Garden Dealing with ants can be a pain and seems impossible, but there are ways to prevent their invasion and get rid of them in an eco-friendly way.  The best cure against an ant invasion is prevention. Not …

21 Plants That Attract Butterflies Butterflies, those exquisite creatures adorned in beauty, are irresistibly drawn to all that is sweet and captivating. To summon them is to offer a token of their preference – nectar from the plant kingdom. From the grandeur of the Alexandra birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae), the world’s …

A Comprehensive Guide to Removing Grubs From Your Garden   Grubs are the plump, white larvae of beetles that can wreak havoc on your garden. These voracious pests feast on grassroots, depriving your plants of essential nutrients and causing extensive damage. Recognizing the signs of a grub infestation, understanding the …

10 Perennial Foods: Plant Once and Enjoy Forever! Maybe you have a thriving garden but just want to add more so that you can reduce trips to the grocery store. Maybe you are curious to test your green thumb. Perhaps you just need a few trusty ingredients on hand at …

How to Grow Coleus as a Tree: Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing, Planting, and Maintenance Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is a versatile and vibrant ornamental plant known for its striking foliage. While typically grown as a compact herbaceous plant, with proper care and pruning, coleus can be trained to grow into a …