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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Lola Houlton
There’s something undeniably satisfying – and not to mention budget-friendly – about growing plants from seed. But even the most seasoned gardeners know that not all plants are worth the wait or the hassle when started this way. For many popular varieties, skipping the seed stage altogether can mean stronger, healthier plants and far more reliable results in your garden.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Lola Houlton
10 hours agoA new study has found that such heavy metals may have formed through eruptions on a rare type of star called a magnetar. Even if early Earth had water and oxygen, the planet would still have needed another ingredient for life to flourish: heavy metals. Our cellphones, Earth’s core and even human …
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3 weeks ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Lola Houlton
Birth herbs, just like their floral counterparts, can carry symbolic meaning and seasonal significance. Each month has a herb that captures something of its spirit – from the fresh energy of mint in April to the bold prosperity of basil in June – and offers plenty of home-growing potential, too. Birth month herbs, like birth month flowers, have historically been used in folklore, as herbal medicines, and been given as gifts.
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3 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Lola Houlton
Make Your Small Row Garden A Bountiful Paradise With These 10 PlantsEven if you have limited space, you can still grow a bountiful paradise of edible plants by choosing varieties that grow well together and don't take …
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4 weeks ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Lola Houlton
Growing cacti from seed is relatively easy, though it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months for them to start growing. Since cacti can live for a long time, it’s definitely a worthwhile DIY gardening project and an investment. If you know how to care for cactus, you'll know that they require specific conditions to grow well. With the right attention, however, they can thrive, becoming low-maintenance, resilient, and long-lasting additions to your garden or home.
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1 month ago | 
msn.com | Lola Houlton
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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1 month ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Lola Houlton
A red creeping thyme lawn comes with a ton of advantages. If you're considering reseeding a patch of grass, or replacing hard landscaping, this beautiful plant might be the perfect choice. Growing a red creeping thyme lawn is pretty low-maintenance; this no-grass backyard idea produces a dense, mat-like growth that bursts into a vibrant display of tiny purple-red flowers in summer, adding life and color to your landscape.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Lola Houlton
2 hours agoAmericans are under attack — that’s the warning from Microsoft this week, with multiple ongoing campaigns “to steal credentials and deploy malware.” Fortunately, unlike the tidal wave of unstoppable AI attacks that are about to be unleashed on users, Microsoft provides clear advice on what you must …
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1 month ago | 
msn.com | Lola Houlton
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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1 month ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Lola Houlton
Snake plants, though hardy and low maintenance, can still run into problems if not cared for properly. Knowing how to care for a snake plant will help you to recognize the signs that your snake plant is dying – or at least isn't thriving as it should be – so that you can act quickly to restore it to full health.
