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0 comments on "How to Make a Homemade Wasp Trap"

How to make an effective DIY wasp trap in 5 minutes or less with plastic drinking cups, a water bottle, and duck tape. How to make an effective DIY wasp trap in 5 minutes or less with plastic drinking cups, a water bottle, and duck tape.

A lot of people suffer from seasonal allergies. Allergies can vary in type and severity. In addition to common hay fever, many people are also allergic to bee and wasp stings. For these people getting stung can be a matter of life and death. Normal Bee Sting Symptoms No one wants to be stung by…

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Two different ways to create a beautiful planter for flowers or herbs out of a recycled wooden pallet. Two different ways to create a beautiful planter for flowers or herbs out of a recycled wooden pallet.

If you are looking for new ways to display flowers and herbs on your porch, patio, or in your garden, consider planting them in one of these recycled pallet planters.   This easy project can be completed during a weekend and will be the envy of your neighborhood.   Pallets are now being recycled and…

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Elderberry varieties and uses. Not only are elderberries great for making jams and syrups, they are also a favorite for butterflies and other wildlife. Elderberry varieties and uses. Not only are elderberries great for making jams and syrups, they are also a favorite for butterflies and other wildlife.

If you have room for only one edible plant, consider growing elderberries. This arching eight-foot tall shrub is easy to grow, anchors the mixed border with its bold compound foliage and flowers, and of course, provides glorious clusters of shiny, dark purple berries.   Elderberries come in a variety of cultivars and species. The American…

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1 comment on "4 Creative Fence Decor Ideas"

Four fence decorating ideas for your backyard. Some of my favorite creative fence decor! Four fence decorating ideas for your backyard. Some of my favorite creative fence decor!

If you are looking for ways to decorate your yard for spring, consider decorating your backyard fence with creative fence displays. Here are four DIY ideas to get you started. Bird House Display One way to add a bit of whimsy to your backyard is to display small bird houses on your fence. You can…

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0 comments on "Create a Pond in a Container in Less than an Hour"

Step by step guide to building a pond in a container in less than in hour. Step by step guide to building a pond in a container in less than in hour.

Want a pond in your back yard but you don’t have the time or money to create the pond of your dreams? With a few items from your local landscaping nursery, you can create a pond in a container on your patio in less than an hour.   Choosing a Pot   You will need…

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