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How to Grow Holly at Home in 10 Easy Steps

Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is famous for being a Christmas plant, but did you know it was used in ancient times to decorate statues of Saturn (the Roman god of harvest)? It was said it protected people from evil spirits and kept woodland creatures and fairies at bay. Regardless of the reason you might like it, […]

The History of Christmas Holly: How Did It Come to Be?

One of the most popular symbols of Christmas is the Christmas Holly. With its bright red berries, Christmas Holly is a beautiful decoration that many people decorate their houses with. As popular as Christmas Holly is, not many people know the true meaning of it. If you have always wondered what the history of Holly […]

18 Plants that Survive Winter to Keep Your Garden Blooming

Winter can be a tough test when it comes to deciding what plants to have in your garden. Luckily, not all flowers dry out when it gets cold. As such. Today we are going to have a look at some plants that survive winter to see what options you have for your garden. Plants that […]

6 Ways to Organize Your Messy Shed to Make Your Life Easier

Let’s face it, sheds are usually the place you never want to go. Every time you go in there, something falls on your toes and you can never find what you’re looking for. Between the paint buckets and the gardening tools, you find yourself going in the shed less often. Don’t worry, it’s fixable! You […]

7 Fun Rainy Day Games to Bring Sunshine Back into Your Day

Just because it is raining outside doesn’t mean your family needs to be gloomy. Rainy days can still be fun days! You just have to get a little more creative with games. Here are 7 fun rainy day games to bring sunshine back into your day. Treasure HuntTake your gold and silver jewelry and hide it […]

The Best Shade Trees to Make Your Home Cooler for the Summer

If your house is too hot, it can be miserable in the summer. There seems to be no escape from the heat if you don’t have central air. Even if you do have central air, it can cost a lot of extra money to keep your house cool in the summer. One way to keep […]

Get Rid of Gophers the Natural Way

Gophers can wreak havoc on a yard. They will eat grass and destroy plant roots. Gophers also create unsightly holes in your lawn. These pests are not something that can be ignored. If you have a gopher problem, it won’t go away on its own. To solve a gopher problem you must take action to […]