Welcome to my website. My name is Mary Patel, and I just finished winterizing my garden. I love gardening and have become quite adept at preparing and preserving my plants and flowers over the winter. We have frigid winters where I live. My garden has to endure frost, snow, and even some below zero temperatures. I start stocking up on my winter supplies during the summer. I purchase mulch, wire mesh fencing, burlap, and more mulch. As you may have guessed, you will need a good deal of mulch when preparing your garden for the harsh cold of winter. I hope you find my tips to be helpful and that you can preserve your garden during cold weather.
Posted on: 6 February 2015
As the new year is already well under way, you have probably set some new goals for yourself. If one of them is to get your clothes closet in order, there are some helpful tips that will make the job a lot easier for you.
Be Merciless - Get rid of things you don't use. Ask yourself if you have worn a certain piece of clothing or carried a certain purse in the last several months.
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Posted on: 30 January 2015
Many chemicals, like glyphosate, found in commercial weed killers have been linked to serious health problems like Parkinson's disease and cancer. The threat of chemical-related illnesses has caused many home gardeners to turn to more natural weed control methods.
If you are looking for ways to get rid of your weeds without relying on chemical substances, try utilizing one of these three non-chemical methods.
1. Flame Weeding
If you aren't shy about being around an open flame, then flame weeding could be an effective way for you to control your weeds without relying on toxic chemicals.
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Posted on: 27 January 2015
Your college apartment might be the place of dreams, or at least fraternity or sorority dreams. Be honest: it could use a bit of cleaning, couldn't it? No matter how messy you and your roommates can be, it's not always easy to clean up after yourself. For this reason, most off-campus college students can benefit from some professional house cleaning. Think it's not for you? Think about this:
Do you have the time to clean your apartment?
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Posted on: 22 January 2015
If your living room is in need for a face lift, there are some inexpensive updates that you can do to make your living room items look as good as new. Updating living room furniture and areas with paint, covers and rugs can make your living room look brand new without new furniture. Here are four DIY living room updates that are easy to do.
1. Update Your Couch Cover
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