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This year, I resolve …

Start exercising, lose weight, clean the closets …. Why do most New Year’s resolutions focus on things you should do, and not things you want to do? Instead, we decided to come up with some garden resolutions that you’ll want to keep!

Start exercising, lose weight, clean the closets …. Why do most New Year’s resolutions focus on things you should do, and not things you want to do? Instead, we decided to come up with some garden resolutions that you’ll want to keep! What follows is our list of ten. What are your resolutions? Share them in the comments at the end of the post.

1. Spend more time in the garden Whether you’re busy tending plants or kicking back and relaxing, time spent in the garden brings its own joys and rewards. This year, resolve to spend a few minutes in the garden every day, pulling a few weeds or simply enjoying the beauty and wonder around you.

Learn more about how we plan to reach these goals in the article, New Year’s Resolutions Youll Want to Keep! Read more…

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What roses will work well in a container?

The best roses for containers have smallish leaves and flowers, as well as a compact growth habit. The following varieties adapt well to pots. Use a 2 gallon pot for these roses. Bonica, Cupcake, Heartbreaker, The Fairy. For larger shrub or floribuda roses use a 24 inch pot.

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5 Hanging Jar Shelves: Declutter Your Workspace!

Making a hanging jar shelf is one of those great projects where so many good things come together. It helps declutter and organize your space. It’s compact and space efficient. It’s an opportunity to reuse food jars. It’s easy on your pocketbook. And last but not least, it’s an easy project to make. for the skinny…

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Top 10 DIY Wall & Art Projects of 2011

Starbursts and typography. Two words that were oh-so-hot for artwork in 2011. Another two words that came to mind rounding up our hands-down-favorite art/wall projects were ‘unusual uses.’ From cupcake liners to shoe polish, the materials used by these creative individuals was nothing less than inspirational. And did we mention that the resulting artwork was outstanding as well?   

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