Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. However, don’t overlook style and functionality when shopping for a new mailbox. The Spruce This sizable mailbox is big enough to fit packages up to 9.5 inches wide and 12.6 inches long. In terms of security, it’s lockable and comes with four keys. Like many mailboxes, the Oasis 360 doesn’t come with a post. PHOTO: Amazon...
Those elements are magnificent, but, New Orleans interiors are pretty special too. In that town, crumbling plaster can be a decorative element. While lovely, these additions were far more primitive in design. ablokhin / Getty Images The Low Country items were from South Carolina and other areas in the South. Hang a gate or fence section on the wall as art or use it as a headboard. Top a three-sided balcony piece with glass or marble to make a console table....
What Are Perennial Herbs? These plants are winter hardy in their native habitat and often get quite large as they mature. Many of our most popular culinary herbs are technically perennials, including most mints and woody-stemmed herbs like lavender. BarbraFord / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? What Are Annual Herbs? However, cold-sensitive herbs can be kept alive for years by overwintering them indoors or in a heated greenhouse. Nicholas Kostin / Getty Images...
Youll want to grow tomatoes alongside the right plant types to make the most of your crop. Diversity in the garden can help to amend soils, reduce pest pressures, suppress weeds andattract beneficial pollinators. Want more gardening tips? Mykhailo Hrytsiv / 500px / Getty Images Cabbage Olena Ruban / Getty Images Cabbages are also heavy feedersthat have high nutrient needs. To save these brassicas from competing with tomatoes, consider planting them elsewhere in your yard....
Including the Pros and Cons of Each Material The flooring in your bedroom is a particularly intimate surface. Glow Decor/Getty Images One of the biggest questions you may ask iswhich flooring is better. The answer depends on your use. Glow Decor/Getty Images Is it for you, a child, or an older adult? Are you concerned about environmental issues? Do you plan on selling your home sooner rather than later? The Spruce / Margot Cavin...
Here are 11 flowering plants that might send your rabbits searching for greener pastures. Butterfly Bush The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Rabbits avoid woody plants and usually pass on allBuddleiaplants. Want more gardening tips? The Spruce / Kristie Lee Columbines thrive in the same environments that rabbits often frolic in, including alpine and partially shady woodland gardens. Columbine plants are short-lived perennials, but your plants will self-seed non-aggressively to create a handsome colony each year....
But you must contact a professional if the problem persists. Here are the most common reasons a furnace isn’t blowing hot air. This unit controls the temperature and fan on the furnace. Douglas Sacha / Getty Images If you did the installation yourself, you might want a professional to give the wiring a second look. The furnacefilter should be replacedonce every three months. How to fix:Be patient and give it time to warm up....
Zarina Lukash / Getty Images Orchid leaves can tell you quite a bit about the plant’s health. Droopy leaves are an early sign you’re gonna wanna investigate and take action. Overwatering Inspect roots to check for overwatering. Zarina Lukash / Getty Images Healthy roots are green or silvery green and plump. Soft, dark colored roots can’t take up nutrients to feed leaves which causes wilting. When the pot is sitting in water, or feels heavier than normal, the orchid is likely oversaturated....
It’s normal and natural for older leaves andstems to turn yellowand gradually drop off. But if all the leaves on your moth orchid are yellow, it could indicate that something is wrong. Several factors can cause yellow leaves on orchids, including direct sunlight, low temperatures, and root rot. The Spruce / Phoebe Cheong New roots will continuously emerge from the stem of healthy plants, eventually forming a mass of roots....
However, there are varieties that can handle full sun, partial sun, and even full shade. They are not invasive and their shallow root systems make them easy to remove if needed. A bonus is that sedums are generally deer-resistant. The Spruce / Autumn Wood Here are 11 popular low-growing stonecrop varieties that work well as ground cover plants. Fun Fact Plant taxonomists sometimes remove plants from one genus and reassign them to a new one....
For others, it may be bargain shopping or garage sale scavenging to get the best deals. Scope the ‘Hot Spots’ for Deals Looking for the cheapest products? For me, often this timeframe is less trafficked at my store which creates a slightly more relaxed experience. Diane Macdonald / Getty Images This also allows some time for the store to restock the shelves with new merchandise. Note the Markdown Schedule HomeGoods products go through markdowns every three months....
When you begin spring lawn care tasks will depend upon the climate in your region. Here’s a checklist of easy steps to get you off to a greener start. Early spring raking is done primarily to removethatchthat is deeper than 1/2 inch. The Spruce / David Karoki What Is Thatch? Thatch is the layer of dead turfgrass from the previous year. Rake gently since turfgrasses are somewhat tender and vulnerable in the early spring....
The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Your vacuum can do so much more than clean your floors and carpets. Make your cleaning routine easier by using your vacuum to tackle these 11 chores. you’re free to even use the vacuum brush to suction away dust from the window panes. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Dust, dirt, and pet hair can be easily vacuumed away before they become embedded in the fabric....
