What's the ideal Grape Vine to get a Trellis?
Sweet, tangy, juicy grapes (Vitis) are utilized for creating sweets, jellies, candy and baked goods — and you’re able to eat fruits right from the vine. Selecting grape varieties to grow in Mediterranean climates depends on the space available in your yard or orchard, as well as personal taste preference. Grapevines must have direct sun […]
How to Make Rabbits Come to Your Yard
Although rabbits tend to be considered insects, some people enjoy watching wildlife and want to entice rabbits to their backyard. Attracting wildlife is as straightforward as providing what that they need to live on your yard — shelter, water and food. The food and shelter may vary by animal, and that means you have to […]
How to Re-Varnish Chairs
Varnish is a clear topcoat that dries hard. Unfortunately, it’s more prone to yellowing and cracking than polyurethane is, meaning it must be removed and reapplied. Removing cracked or yellowed varnish takes a bit of elbow grease, but the resulting tough stabilizer lasts for many years if it’s properly cared for. Cover your work surface […]
How to Use Coffee Glaze to Antique Cabinets
Just about any product will stain timber. Coffee is no exclusion, and if used on any sort of timber, it is going to create a vintage finish. Coffee is slender — so thin that if applied to wood, it is going to sink deep into cracks, crevasses, imperfections or open pores. It won’t sink as […]
The way to Measure for Reupholstering Wingback Chairs
A wingback chair is really a decor chameleon. Its classic lines allow it to fit into most decor styles, and a new cover brings new life and style into an old chair. Whether you’re doing it yourself or having a professional upholsterer perform the work, understanding how to calculate the yardage guarantees you get the […]
Facts on Apple Blossom Flowers
Over 100 varieties of apple have been grown commercially in the USA and over 7,500 varieties are grown worldwide. Delicately colored blossoms are among the most distinctive features of this apple tree, and their springtime beauty has made them a treasured emblem of apple-producing places. Structure The apple blossom is a normal angiosperm flower, with […]
How to Wallpaper Kitchen Countertops
If wallpaper were only for walls, then nobody would have ever thought of using it to cover closets, line shelves and turn old dressers into conversation pieces. Wallpaper gives you a quick way to turn an old laminate countertop into the centerpiece of a newly renovated and painted kitchen. To avoid messing with contact cement […]
How to wash Body Odor From a Pillow-Top Mattress
Too tired to hit the shower before bedtime or a few restless nights — those scenarios and other aspects cause body odors to accumulate on your mattress, especially pillow-tops. The exact same fluffy, soft layer which cuddles one to sleep also holds heat, causes more perspiration, and keeps moisture and odors, with unpleasant scents trapped […]
Foliage Like Variegated Pittosporum
Variegated pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira varieties), hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 or 9 through 10, based on the particular variety, is an evergreen shrub known for its alternate, oval-shaped foliage, which remains a lustrous green during the year. The numerous variegated varieties include “Variegatum” (Pittosporum tobira “Variegatum”), which includes white leaf […]
Can Houseplants Live Longer in Plastic or Ceramic Pots?
The debate regarding plastic vs. ceramic pots is long-standing. Some gardeners love plastic pots, others will merely use ceramic or clay. Each type has advantages and disadvantages, and houseplants dwell more when their unique needs are satisfied. Ceramic is a good all-around option, but the best pot for keeping houseplants healthy mainly is based upon […]