Planting Flowers 

11 Most Fragrant Flowers to Grow in the Southern Garden

Choosing Fragrant Flowers for the Southern Garden There are so many wonderfully fragrant flowers filling the Southern Spring and Summer air with heavenly scents wafting on breezes from Southern gardens or fields nearby. Every breath is a discovery of a new fragrance or an interesting combination of the many. The scents often trigger memories: some sweet, some sad. There are a multitude of trees and flowers that are wonderful additions to the Southern garden and their aromas are the perfect addition to tranquil summer evenings as you watch fireflies light…

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Planting Flowers 

10 Ways to Buy Cheap Garden Plants – Or Get Them for Free!

You’re walking through a store in early spring and spot a beautiful garden plant across the aisle. A smile instantly comes across your face. There is a spring in your step as you dart over there and admire the bright blooms and interesting leaves. Then you pick up the price tag and your smile disappears. Why are flowers so expensive? The good news is, they don’t have to be expensive. You may have to pay full price for rare plants or specific varieties that you just absolutely have to have,…

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Internet Marketing 

6 Tips for Affiliates To Improve Their Credibility And Conversions

When it comes to successful affiliate pages, there are two C’s that really matter: Credibility and Conversions. Without the former, you can’t have the latter and without the latter, you sure as heck won’t be around for too long. So if you’re looking for a long-term, successful passive income stream through affiliate marketing, you’d better up the C and C, stat. Otherwise, you’re going to be dead on arrival. Here are the top six ways that you can instantly establish credibility on your landing pages. Sticking with these simple tips…

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Home Decorating 

Antique Candlestick Telephone – My Prized Possession

Why A Candlestick Phone? Candlestick Telephone I find comfort and peace in an antique candlestick telephone. I was given the assignment to write a lens about a prized possession. The kind of item that if your house was burning down – you would make sure you took before you left the house. (All family, friends, and pets are safely out!) I took a little time thinking about this one. I know that photos are important. I have a few (ok, a lot!) photos that are special – photos of my…

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Home Decorating 

Help Me Kick the Paper Towel Habit

Reducing the use of paper towels Not long ago, I was surprised to realise just how much paper towel we use in our home, and there are only two of us. I imagine that households with kids and pets use even more. I’m not sure that I can stop using paper towels altogether (or can I?) but we’ve managed to reduce our usage quite dramatically.Maybe some of my tips can help you – but better, I’m hoping that you’ll have ideas for me. Cutting down on usage is a great…

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Cleaning Kitchenware 

How to Clean Your Aluminum Plates and Other Metal Nameplates

Cleaning metal nameplates, specifically aluminum plates, is required if you want your tags, plates, and plaques to last as long as it should. Dirt and grime on these things will not only make these look ugly and unkempt, but will also make these deteriorate faster. Keeping your nameplates and signs clean is a must if you want to reduce overhead costs associated with constantly replacing damaged plates. When it comes to cleaning metal nameplates, you should remember that different kinds of metals require different cleaning methods. If you are using…

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Home Decorating 

Afrocentric home decor

The Afrocentric home decor gained popularity at the beginning of the 20th century. At that time, there was an upsurge in interest in everything unknown and exotic. It should be noted that Europe had got acquainted with the art of African people much earlier, in the days of colonization. The Europeans had had such an opportunity thanks to immigrants who had brought exotic souvenirs to their homeland. The African style in interior is extremely vigorous and lively. In so many words, this style is steeped in the rays of the…

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Gardening Techniques 

Secrets to Successful Urban Gardening

Urban Gardening Tips If you live in an urban environment but crave fresh, organic vegetables or the beauty of colorful flowers, these urban gardening tips can help you grow great plants in pots, containers and other small spaces. Just because you live in a city or in an apartment doesn’t mean your green thumb has to go to waste. Urban gardeners have discovered the fun of window sill gardening, balcony or patio gardens, roof top gardens and reclaimed spaces in the neighborhood. Container gardening is the secret. You can grow…

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Travel 

How to Make a Travel Medicine Kit

A well stocked medicine kit can mean the difference between comfort and discomfort while traveling, and it can be a real lifesaver in emergency situations too. You should pack a medicine kit in addition to an emergency kit, and you should always carry one while traveling. This article will assist you in putting together a travel medicine kit specific to your needs. Assembling Your Travel Medicine Kit While there are a variety of first aid kits for travel, travel medical kits and medical emergency kits available for travelers, you may…

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