When grown as houseplants, the vining jasmines vary in difficulty, but one popular species for growing indoors is the pink jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum), which is also known by the common names white jasmine, Chinese jasmine, or winter-blooming jasmine. Deep green glossy pinnate leaves grow on twining branches up to 20 feet long. In late winter, this fast-growing vine produces a profusion of reddish-pink buds in dense clusters that transform into star-shaped white flowers tinged with pink....

Kudzu spreads primarily through runners, rhizomes, and vines, though it can also be dispersed through seeds. Kudzu overgrows anything in its way, blocking sunlight and depriving nearby plants of water and nutrients until they die. It girdles tree trunks and can break branches and whole trees due to its immense weight. Kudzu develops a huge tuberous taproot up to 13 feet long, which alone can weigh close to 400 pounds....

Yes, we love our dogs, but must it come at the expense of a lovely blooming landscape? To properly address the issue of keeping dogs out of flower gardens, you must first understand why dogs are drawn to gardens. This is about more than just twitchy paws or a bored dog. Flower gardens draw dogs like a magnet from other untended parts of the landscape for several reasons. First, there are the sights and smells of you, beloved owner, working in the soil....

Use Big Furniture but Use Less of It People always try to cram a lot of small furniture into small rooms, but to make a small room look bigger it’s best to use larger pieces of furniture, but fewer of them. For instance, in a small living room, instead of trying to fit in a sofa, chairs, ottoman, coffee table, and side tables, try using a regular-size sofa, a large ottoman that doubles as a coffee table, and perhaps a single side chair....

Construction of Sealed IGU Windows Sealed windows are constructed with two or three layers of glass assembled to form an IGU (insulated glass unit). Older-style, single-pane windows are not sealed, though sometimes storm windows attached to the home’s exterior give the impression of double-glazing. The multiple panes of glass are separated by a spacer material and sealed together at the edges. The space between glass panes is sometimes a partial air vacuum, but more often it is filled with some form of inert gas, such as argon or krypton....

By age 16, renting a bouncy house may be over, but your child can learn how to work with you on a budget, party planning, and learn all the ins and outs of planning a big event. Involving the guest of honor guarantees that they know what to expect. Whether throwing a big bash or hosting a smaller affair, you and your future host should develop the itinerary, embrace the process, and reap the benefits of thinking out all the details for the party....

Throwing a memorable graduation party does not require a professional event planner. Things to consider, such as location, invitations, party food, and decor, are merely starting points and easy enough to tackle on your own. Step 1: Do the Initial Planning and Determine Your Budget Planning ahead and creating a timeline is essential to remain within your budget. A great first step is to write down all the desired features for your party....