Characteristics Geranium Rozanne has a sprawling habit, but it holds its many flowers high above the foliage. The stems have a rather chaotic way of growing (in the best sense) and find their way in and around neighboring plants. Geranium Rozanne will bloom throughout the growing season. It may take a short break from flowering mid-season, to regain its strength, but it will quickly resume flowering and carry on through fall....
Things that are modern and current with the styles of the moment are contemporary style. By focusing on color, space, and shape, contemporary interiors are sleek and fresh. To achieve the look of a contemporary home, it’s important to stick to some basic rules. Uses of Color Neutrals, black, and white are the main colors in contemporary style interiors. Black is often used for grounding and defining a contemporary style room....
We researched dozens of the top gardening tools available online, evaluating effectiveness, ease of use, and overall value. Our top recommendations include the FELCO F 2 Hand Pruner, the Nisaku Hori-Hori Wedding Knife, and the Wilcox All-Pro Digging Trowel. Here are the best gardening tools. The Felco F-2 has hardened steel blades, a forged aluminum handle and an adjustable alignment. The rubberized handle has shock-absorbing pads to keep work comfortable, and reviewers say it does that effectively....
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Available in both synthetic fibers, like nylon or wool, and natural fibers such as paper, seagrass, or coconut, the sisal rug is a great option for any room in your home. Unlike softer natural fiber jute rugs, sisal varieties are not as bare-foot friendly. They are, however, much more durable and this makes them well-suited for high-traffic areas like living rooms and hallways. Though they may be versatile, that doesn’t mean that sisal rugs can’t get stained, especially if you happen to have little kids or pets....
Our list of plants that attract butterflies is obviously not exhaustive, its purpose being to get you started on your hunt for the perfect blooms. However, it’s important to note that this plant is poisonous to both dogs and cats. For example, the fact that red-hot poker’s flower has a spiky form makes it useful in landscape design. Juxtapose its flower spikes to something with a softer form to create a contrast....
From effortless sophistication to a focus on the old, here’s what you need to know to emulate the French style at home. Click through to see the stunning elements of a French living room. Focus on History When decorating a French living room, there’s a good chance that the room holds endless history. The French never cover up the historic details and instead let that character play front and center in their designs....
Are you guilty of any of these habits? Believing that all wipes are created equalNot reading the directions on the product labelUsing one wipe to clean every kitchen counterWiping down a surface and then using it immediatelyUsing a paper towel to dry the freshly-cleaned surfaceUsing one wipe to clean an entire bathroom If so, you probably have a false sense of security and aren’t completely disinfecting the surfaces. By not checking that the wipes are a disinfecting wipe and not just an all-purpose cleaning wipe, and by using the wipes improperly, you’ve just wasted time and money and still left surfaces un-disinfected....
Their contributions to American culture in the early 20th century went beyond the furniture showroom floor to reach across boundaries that influence the ways in which we work and live. The couple is responsible for producing an enormous amount of furniture designs along with toys, a staggering number of exhibitions, lectures, and dozens of films, but they are still most famously known for the sculptural chairs that continue to bear their name....
I have evolved some in the past year. I bought better sheets, ones that were affordable yet comfy. But I did not own a set of nice sheets until I got Luxome’s luxury sheet set made of bamboo. They’re so nice, I call them my fancy sheets. Getting into the Luxome luxury sheets is like sliding into a cool, silky cocoon. Night after night, they feel cooling and soft. They’re 400 thread count with a sateen weave, and the deep pockets (17”) keep them generally in place on my deep mattress....
Hosting a Baby Shower for a Couple Recruit two people to host together, preferably with each host being closer to one half of the expecting couple. This is a great way to make sure the friends and family of both parents-to-be feel included. And if you enlist a male host, this can be helpful to guide other male guests in party protocol, as they might be new to the baby shower scene....
There are several different ways to decorate with a rug, but we will start with ten of them: Use Rugs to Define Areas Use a rug to define or separate areas, such as seating or dining areas, and foyers. This is especially useful in studio apartments or larger rooms that need definition. Create Variety You can use rugs to create variety in a space. When you use two rugs in a room, be aware that same sized rugs can visually cut the room in two....
How to Make a Low Tunnel Low tunnels are easy to fit into any garden; you simply make them as large as you need them. You can fit them over entire garden beds, or just over specific parts of your garden. Low tunnels are also inexpensive. The supports can be made from copper plumbing pipe if you’re concerned about using PVC, which is what most people use for the supports. However, bending the copper is a bit trickier than bending thin PVC pipes....
The choices in types of clotheslines have grown over the years and some are quite stylish. One of the best choices is the Brabantia Rotary Dryer because it can be collapsed when not in use, the height is adjustable, and the lines spin to you so you don’t have to move the laundry basket as you work. You may even choose to install an outdoor drying rack that attaches to a flat surface and folds away to look surprisingly like a plant trellis....
Not that there was anything wrong with the original E. purpurea, a familiar dusky purple daisy-like flower with a prominent orange center. Its long bloom period, self-seeding habit, and drought tolerance still make it a favorite of beginners and professionals alike, who delight in the wildlife-friendly attributes of the pollen-rich blooms. Coneflowers are trouble-free but just watch out that you don’t overwater the plant or root rot and fungal diseases like powdery mildew can occur....
That’s probably because he’s all tuckered out from playing these safari-themed games with all of his jungle friends. Chances are, your child will be happily worn out, too, after a day of playing at his or her safari-themed birthday party. Monkey Tag This game is played much like the classic backyard game of freeze tag, but the player who is “it” has to act like a monkey. When a player is tagged, rather than freezing in place, he or she jumps around and acts like a monkey....
When Adding Topsoil Can Benefit Your Garden If you’re lucky enough to be blessed with perfect topsoil, you’re probably the envy of the neighborhood (or at least your gardening neighbors). But generally speaking, most soils benefit from added topsoil on occasion. Topsoil can wash away in rainy seasons or get moved around during construction projects. Its nutrients can be depleted by too many weeds, too much foot traffic, or exposure to foreign substances....
A mattress is an investment in your sleep comfort for up to at least the next 10 years. In theory, you should spend at least six to eight hours a day (some less, some more) on this one household product. That adds pressure when trying to find the right model. Foam mattresses offer excellent contouring to the body’s curves and plenty of comfort. However, they usually have one major downfall—trapped moisture and body heat....
But to be honest, forget the color-coded binders, perfectly ordered shelves, and everything-is-in-its-right-place desk vibes. This may be an unpopular opinion, but as a small business owner, homeschool director (with six full-time students), and full-time-work-from-home-while-being-household-manager bonus mama, I thrive with a messy desk. And I’m not apologizing for that. Here are four reasons my messy desk works for me: It Brings Me Comfort There’s something about the comfort of your own mess....
