Luckily, there are many plants that thrive under such conditions includingshrubsand annual andperennial flowers. Learn about 10 plants that love and thrive in a sandy garden soil in this article. It shares its tolerance for sandy soils with other members of the genusSedum. Shelly Chapman / Getty Images Angelina is most valued for its chartreuse or golden needle-like foliage, and it also bears yellow flowers. Want more gardening tips? Grown exclusively for its foliage, silver mound artemisia bears lacy silver leaves....

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Birdbaths set the stage for an inviting andbird-friendlylandscape. Addflowers for hummingbirdsorseed-bearing flowersto attract even more birds. Put them to good use by creating a birdbath that will add vintage style to the yard. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault The wood slice separators give the project consistency as well as good stability. Stones added inside the basin give birds more perching space and keep the lids sturdily in place....

Winter is a great time to focus on indoor DIY projects. Here are 10 DIYs contractors recommend you teach yourself this winter. That’s because they are small, and you might build them in any spare indoor area. The Spruce / Jacob Fox Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? Paint Baseboards Paint your baseboardsfor a clean look with sharp lines. “Painting baseboards requires pretty careful brushwork, using longer strokes and even pressure,” he says....

The Spruce / Jorge Gamboa Are you the frustrated owner of a very messy or overstuffeddresser? Organizing those drawers of clothes can be a quick and simple process. Here are 10 tips to help youorganize your dresserand keep it looking tidy. The Spruce / Jorge Gamboa Don’t let ill-fitting items or pieces you don’t love take up your precious dresser drawer space. Set these items aside in aclothes pile to get rid of....

Nitrogen is also a major component of amino acids. Without these building blocks of proteins, plants would wither and die. However, not all nitrogen is the same. The Spruce / Joules Garcia This overview of nitrogen sources and products helps you pick the nitrogen that works best for what you grow. Unless otherwise noted, for amounts, follow the instructions on the product label. For individual plants, thats not always practical and feasible....

Below, we’re sharing 10 living room layout ideas that will make your fireplace shine. Want more design inspiration? Flaxman advises homeowners to ignore the fireplace if centering around it isn’t working for the current floor plan. The Spruce / Alyssa Vela You will therefore want to position all seating so that everyone can view the screen comfortably as needed. You’ve created the ideal living room nook for napping or reading at all times of day....

You don’t need to do everything, though. Concentrate on bushes and garden beds. Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? Robert Kirk / Getty Images Disguise Garbage Cans Build an inexpensivegarbage can enclosureto hide unsightly garbage, recycling, or compost bins. Building a privacy screen from one-by-four boards or wood pallet boards is simple and inexpensive. Patch Bare Lawn Bald spots on the lawn make the house look old and neglected....

Even with extensive care, damp shoesin an unventilated areacan lead to smelly odors and sections of the home. Here are 12 different ways to remove bad smells from every kind of shoe. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? The Spruce / Taylor Nebrija Spray the inside of your shoes and let them air dry. For shoes, sprinkle it inside your smells footwear and leave overnight. Just don’t forget to shake it out before you put them on again!...

Your options include both natural and chemical methods, which can both be effective. But, if you’re confused about where to begin,allow us to help. Once a seed germinates, its sprout needs sunlight and air to grow. The Spruce / Liz Moskowitz But when germination occurs under landscape fabric, the sprout will simply die. Holes are made in the barrier to install plants. This pop in of herbicide inhibits the growth of a weed’s initial roots after itsseed germinates....

Elms are prolific samara (fruiting) producers and can be invasive if the growing conditions are right. Read on to learn how to identify and grow 10 types of elm trees. Elm tree leaves are typically oval with serrated edges. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida The leaves are arranged alternately on the branches. Most species produce flowers that develop into fruiting bodies, calledsamaras, each containing one seed. Unlike the familiar helicopter samaras produced bymaple trees, those from elm trees are circular or oval....

A fully stocked laundry room includes an iron, laundry boosters, drying rack, and more. All of these tools make laundry time a much easier chore. These 10 items are the essential laundry equipment and tools to ease your clothes cleaning routine. The Spruce / Sarah Lee Washing Machine The most essential tool in your laundry room is your washing machine. Clean the lint trap regularly. Drying Rack A drying rack is a simple tool for draping and drying delicate clothing....

The T-square is by far your largest investment in DIY drywalling, but there is no acceptable substitute. Plus, the drywall T-square can be used for things other than drywalling. The good thing is that drywall knives are not expensive. The Spruce / Margot Cavin The 6-inch knife and the 4-inch knife are used for slopping the mud into place and for taping. The 12-inch knife is used for feathering and final coats....

groveb / Getty Images Fall is a transitional period for your lawn between the mid-summer slump and upcomingwinter dormancy. It’s an important recovery time that nourishes and cleans up your lawn. These fall lawn care maintenance tips will prepare your grass for a vigorous start next spring. groveb / Getty Images With sunlight levels already dropping, these materials starve the lawn of sunlight and trap moisture. Rake leavesand debris on a rolling basis instead of letting it pile up on the lawn....