During the summer the first thing that comes to mind when I think of the colors yellow and black are the big bumble bees that buzz around my garden. Sometimes they hover in the air over my head...
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Throughout history, the color purple has been associated with royalty. During the time of ancient Rome it was the color of the robe worn by the Caesars and today it is still used by the British...
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Pink has been a popular color in flower arrangements and weddings for decades and no color I can think of says spring has arrived more than the green grass and new leaves on the trees. Put these...
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Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I don’t back down from a challenge. On the surface writing an article about combining the colors of orange and brown is something you would do in...
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I find that many people I meet would love to learn how to garden but they live in an apartment or condominium and feel like they don’t have enough space to grow anything worthwhile. The...
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When it comes to planting small containers size can really matter. Most plants are not suitable for small container gardening as their roots may require more space than the container can provide or...
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While the words black and white are often invoked to highlight contrasting notions the truth is these colors can make ideal partners. Until recently the color black was almost unheard of in the...
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While talking about Independence Day in February may sound strange this is actually a great time of year to plan a patriotic container garden for your yard. You can express your patriotism and take...
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