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Minnesota native shares how to convert lawns to prairie scapes
Poetry professor turned prairie advocate and author Benjamin Vogt pinpoints a moment in his Minnesota childhood that influenced his current passions. As a boy, exploring a wood near his home in the yet-to-be-developed western suburbs, he was reveling in the quiet when a flock of geese flew overhead. “The sound of the wingbeats, the calls, woke something primal in me,” he said. Vogt gained a reputation — and following — for his philosophy on ethical gardening and innovative ways to approach home landscaping. Now he’s getting ready to release a book, “Prairie Up! An Introduction to Natural Garden Design,” on Jan. 24, outlining practical steps and detailed plans for creating…
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Sussex-based gardener shares ‘evergreen’ Christmas gift ideas
As we approach the festive season, bespoke Garden Designer Maxime Jones-Lloyd provides tips on ‘Evergreen’ Christmas gifting, urging consumers to turn their attention to presents that will long-outlive the Christmas season. National Trust Build Your Own Next Box Fatigued by festive frivolity, the established garden designer based in Petworth is encouraging ‘Evergreen’ gifting – by promoting the longevity of gifts for the garden. With ideas for all budgets and ages, the garden proves itself as a worthy source of inspiration this winter. From seeds to propagated plants, hedgehog houses to terracotta lanterns, ‘Evergreen’ gifts will inspire all who wish to gift consciously. “There’s no better place to see a present…
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Real Estate Investor Who Bought During 2008 Downturn Shares Advice
Actual estate investor Mike Zuber doubled his portfolio in the aftermath of the 2008 housing crash. His tips for investors right now features funding qualities with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. He also claims you must purchase and maintain, and concentration on money movement alternatively of residence appreciation. Mike Zuber purchased his 1st rental house in Fresno, California in 2002 immediately after studying Robert Kiyosaki’s “Rich Dad Lousy Dad.” Kiyosaki introduced him to the concept of “obtaining cash make income,” Zuber advised Insider, “and how the rich get richer by proudly owning assets.” With that in intellect, he and his wife Olivia resolved to try out genuine-estate investing. Soon after purchasing their…
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DIY whizz shares a cheap trick to make a stunning living room decoration with a 99p plate from Home Bargains
A CRAFTY DIY whizz has transformed a boring 99p plate from Home Bargains into a stunning living room decoration. Transforming your home and adding a bit of something to your living space can be an expensive project – but there are ways to do it without breaking the bank. 5 The whizz had purchased the plate from Home Bargains for a mere 99pCredit: Instagram/the_house_acc 5 From a plain plate to a stunning ruffle bowl in just minutesCredit: Instagram/the_house_acc One self-dubbed DIY boss, Robyn Stanley, from the UK, took it to Instagram to share one of the many ways you can make affordable decorations. In one video, which has taken the…
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Dad shares funny hack to convince toddlers to take medicine
This TikTok parent shared the funniest hack for getting your child to take their medicine! Crystal Ransons (@crystalransoms) is a mom-of-3 and TikToker who shares parenting hacks and DIY home decoration ideas, along with videos of her adorable kids. In a hilarious recent video, Crystal shared the silly hack her husband, Scott, came up with to get their kids to take their medicine. The video features the dad and his toddler son, Maverick, taking “shots” of medicine together. Buried in debt? A financial expert weighs in on how to get back on track The video begins with a shot of Scott and Maverick sitting in the family’s kitchen. Several partially-filled…
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Storm Watch 2022: Time to Stock Up on Home-Improvement Shares?
Accuweather delivered its forecast for the 2022 storm season in April, and the season looks to be a whopper. At least 20 major storms are predicted, marking the seventh year in a row of above-average Atlantic hurricane activity. Home-improvement giants Home Depot ( HD -3.30% ) and Lowe’s ( LOW -3.89% ) are on track for another banner season following gains over the last five years. Home-improvement retailers continue to see brisk business from homeowners and professional builders alike. These stocks seem poised for a repeat performance of recent gains – which could be bigger than ever this year – and position investors for long-term success in this and storm…
