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Decorating with Houseplants
My office is stuffed with houseplants here at Bob’s. Many of them have been used as inspiration for videos and blog posts, while others I have received as gifts. They make up a significant part of the general feel of the space. Using houseplants as part of your decor can be a rewarding experience, but there are a few things to consider.
2021 Home Design Trends
If you’re in your 20s to 30s, think back to your grandparent’s house in the 1980s to 1990s. Unless they were interior designers, they probably had some stuff from previous decades. An afghan that your great aunt made, floral wallpaper, maybe some blue and white Churchill plates. Grandmillennial style is all about bringing that cozy chintz into the 2020s.
Keeping Critters Out
In our last couple blog posts, we’ve looked at couple of common garden critters that can cause headaches for gardeners. In this post, I wanted to look at some easy solutions to consider. Of course, there’s a whole plethora of animals and bugs that would like a tasty feast so here are some general tips to take care of unwanted guests.
Viral Victory Garden: Making a Battle Plan
This spring we’re focusing on a crash course in vegetable gardening. Specifically, we’re growing Viral Victory Gardens. So where do we start? We need to start with a plan.
Planting Potatoes
During the winter, I read a great book about one man’s life and death struggle … to grow potatoes. It turns out all you need to survive on Mars is potatoes, water, oxygen, and a supply of Disco music. In this post we’re going to help you bring out your inner Mark Watney as we take a look at growing potatoes.