Best Primer For Big Pores

Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...

You are just tying a simple knot with the carrier cords in the middle. For the second part of this knot, you are going to do the opposite. When you tighten the tension, you will have made a Square Knot.

Is your Spider plant perpetually spindly? That stem is rotting and should be removed immediately.The rest of the canes are usually fine. Remember, you usually "get what you pay for".

However, as collectibles so often do, my garden ornaments became more and more numerous. Amiable Spouse planted it years ago, and it provides all of the vines that I can use when I prune it in the winter.

I was warm from my nose to my toes for the first time in months, and I had only been reading for just a few minutes. I opened it up and inside there were two of what appeared to be those long white feeder socks, the kind I buy for my goldfinches.

It would complement my Dave's Garden Journal, while letting me takes notes right in the yard or garden. While I can't advise you on apps, the virtual market where I am shopping for them has user reviews attached.

Logically then, I thought, I put the window feeder on the great room window. But they liked the Opus bottle feeder, too. Of course, I try not to let that happen too often. An internet search for 'hummingbird window feeder' will turn up a whole list of...

This plan included throwing, trimming, cutting drainage holes and glazing all 150 vessels.Burning the midnight oil many weekend nights, I began to make headway. Their small stature was perfect for my petite giveaways.

Chances are very good that your beloved gardener has had run ins with the local chipmunks or voles and will appreciate a solution!is the Latin name for the oak tree group. This is a rose gift that will live on, unlike cut roses that wilt in a week.are...

Fennel seeds are double the size of anise seeds, but anise seeds have a much stronger flavor. Our family's favorite recipe for Sicilian anise toast cookies, Biscotti all'Anice, uses fresh fennel or anise seeds from our garden, which add a special flavor...

Frequently only common names are used, if the photos are captioned with names at all. Sure enough! The same flowers were used in different arrangements throughout the calendar. February's pink roses appeared again in June only paired with white daisies...

The 'mother' plant with the smaller babies surrounding it is how the common name 'hens and chickens' came about and the various sizes of the plants in a grouping is very attractive, either in the garden or in a container.

Now is the time of year that for many people, thoughts turn to gift giving. I then remove my flowers, pick up my garment, and carefully spray bleach on side seams and shoulders. The rest will bleach to a much lighter shade.Prepare plant material for the...

The old paper can be junk mail, computer paper, greeting cards, used wrapping paper, or similar items. For a beginner project, you may not want to buy any cotton linters; your paper will still be okay, just a bit fragile.One of the first things to do...

This all circles back to not overcrowding your zinnia plants, so don't be tempted to sow your seeds thicker than recommended.Zinnias make great cut flowers. The little plants should shoot up quickly and to make a bushier display, pinch out the center...

I love working with polymer clay, and so do my nieces and nephews. Play with it until it hangs the way you want it. You can also make great wiggly shapes of snakes and caterpillars that will hang from the edge of a pot.

The roots should have begun to grow, and leaves and buds will develop quickly for the recipient.You can't mail a container full of water but you can gather the necessary parts and supply instructions for your own personalized kit.

Virginia Tech recommends full-strength Listerine and rubbing alcohol at 70-, 91- or 99-percent concentration, but advises against using Pine Sol or bleach, as these products can be corrosive to metal.

Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to ship by mail because of their fleshy root system. Plant daylilies in well-drained soil in a sunny part of your garden. Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that...

That's a sure sign that they are benefiting from something, perhaps heat escaping through your foundation.Only you can learn your garden's sweet spots -- I invite you to indulge next spring rather than pine for that special plant that seems just out of...

It is native to Central and South America, growing in mountainous tropical and subtropical environments with cloudy, low light. Its leaves can be 30 inches long, which is larger than any other U.S. native tree, and its flowers can reach over a foot, which...

In fact, the name stomata comes from the Greek word for mouth. It is actually a cell, called a guard cell, which swells to close the opening or deflates to open it up. It is a careful balance to keep stoma open enough to harvest carbon dioxide but closed...

In the area of livestock and pastures, I'd say a veterinarian, an agronomist, an extension agent and a financial advisor would be on the short list of professionals.” Hoffman agrees that you need to find people and resources that will help you understand...

Once these tops have completely faded and fallen over, onion plants can be pulled and left in the sun to dry for several days before storing in a cool, dry area.Growing onions doesn't have to be frustrating.

Fill it almost to the top with good gas and then add a stabilizer to help keep the fuel fresh until next spring. Use a designated drive chain lube for this job. Prepare Fuel System: Preparing your machine's fuel tank for overwintering is critical, as...

These aprons are long enough to turn up the bottom edge and attach buttons and buttonholes to form a big adjustable harvest pocket. I ruined a bunch until I finally made myself a harvest apron.

One time Mom's sweet Pygmy goat fell down between big bales she was climbing on. Put them under cover if you can. Bales tied with plastic twine or net wrap sag less than bales tied with natural string, and net wrap helps preserve hay quality, too.