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Home & Garden

9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

  • Sheryl Geerts BHG.com

Moving your favorite houseplants outdoors can give them a boost. Plus, it’s easy to do once you know how.

15 Great & Unique HOUSEPLANTS to Grow

15 Great & Unique HOUSEPLANTS to Grow

  • Plant Vibrations with Devin Wallien

Last week we looked at 15 Bad houseplants (https://youtu.be/qUOLNRu4ftM) I would not waste my time or money growing indoors again. So in this video I document 15 indoor plants that I have grown for years and consider to be 'great' plants worth growing, each of which portends certain unique c…

How to allergy-proof your home for spring

How to allergy-proof your home for spring

  • Katelyn Squiers BHG.com

Spring brings blooming flowers and warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also marks the return of sneezing fits and itchy eyes.

Mulching your garden? What to use and what to avoid

Mulching your garden? What to use and what to avoid

  • Paul Cappiello Yew Dell Botanical Gardens Louisville Courier Journal

Mulching the garden is a pretty straightforward thing to do well, but it is one of those garden tasks on which many people miss the mark. Let’s hit the basics.

Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives

Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Soil contains millions of beneficial microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, but it can also harbor microplastics. So, what's a health- and environment-conscious gardener to do?

Try These Quick De-Puffing Fixes When Allergies Hit

Try These Quick De-Puffing Fixes When Allergies Hit

  • unbranded - Lifestyle

Spring may bring sunshine and blooming flowers, but for many it also means dealing with “allergy face,” that familiar mix of puffiness, redness, and irritation. While it’s not a medical term, the symptoms are very real and triggered by the body’s reaction to allergens like pollen. When hista…

Strawberry pots aren't just for the fruit. Its 'windows' make for striking, efficient displays

Strawberry pots aren't just for the fruit. Its 'windows' make for striking, efficient displays

  • JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Strawberry pots, those odd planters with windows and balconies, are more versatile than they seem.

What US Cities Are The Worst For Seasonal Allergies?

What US Cities Are The Worst For Seasonal Allergies?

    Pollen seasons vary across the US, but some cities were far worse for allergy sufferers last year, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

    Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks. It's being used outside fire zones too

    Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks. It's being used outside fire zones too

      A simple switch from organic mulch to gravel can help cut wildfire risk and save water. Now, that strategy is becoming trendy in other regions. 

      Summery Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake Recipe

      Summery Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake Recipe

        In our summery strawberry lemonade pound cake, two fruity batters are swirled together in a Bundt pan and topped with a sweet and zingy strawberry-lemon glaze for a mouthful of summer in every bite.

        Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy!

        Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy!

          Soil is not just "dirt." It's a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter and billions of organisms like bacteria, fungi, insects and invertebrates like worms.

          How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling

          How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling

            With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.

            Budget-Friendly Materials to Pave Your Garden Path

            Budget-Friendly Materials to Pave Your Garden Path

              Sometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one, though you’re in luck! Follow these tips and tricks for an easy and affordable new garden path! The best thing about it? You can choose your pathway material from the comfort of your own home! Pennygem’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

              How To Identify False Spring & Protect Your Plants.,

              How To Identify False Spring & Protect Your Plants.,

                The initial burst of sunshine and warmer temperatures may be a welcome sight, but more often than not, it is a false dawn. When spring-like temperatures arrive earlier than usual, they are typically followed by wintery conditions, hence the term “false spring.” If you’re planning on gardenin…

                Movies

                From 'The Office' to 'Ghost War,' Krasinski keeps pushing himself

                From 'The Office' to 'Ghost War,' Krasinski keeps pushing himself

                Review: ‘Sheep Detectives’ unearth clues to good family entertainment

                Review: ‘Sheep Detectives’ unearth clues to good family entertainment

                'Strike Force Five' podcast returns, Colbert talks 'rising tide of emotion'

                'Strike Force Five' podcast returns, Colbert talks 'rising tide of emotion'

                Movies in a Minute: "The Sheep Detectives"

                Movies in a Minute: "The Sheep Detectives"

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                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.

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                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.

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                What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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