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Simply spray a small amount of sunscreen on the stained area and gently rub the fabric together, then launder as usual. Other DIY pros prefer the combination solution of an ice cube plus vinegar: First, hold an ice cube against the sap…

Are moss walls alive like living walls? A. Our moss walls are not living like our traditional living walls with plants like ferns or sedums. But the moss material was once a living, growing plant which has been carefully preserved to create…

Question: I was a bit slow harvesting my green and yellow beans this summer and many dried out and went to seed. I'll use some as seeds for next year's crop, but since I have a lot of them, I wondered if the seeds were edible. Answer: Yes,…

Lawn gnats, called fungus gnats, are small, mosquito-like insects often observed hovering over grass in big swarms. The pests develop in damp soils and decaying plant material, and populations soar during stretches of hot, rainy weather.…

Knockout Roses are generally easy to grow but are affected by familiar rose diseases: Rust, Black Spot, Botrytis Blight, Powdery Mildew and Stem Cancer. ... One other possibility, one that has become a problem with Knockout and Drift roses,…

Breadfruit is packed with nutrients, which lower cholesterol, fight infections, promote youthful skin and healthy hair. Since it contains a good amount of fiber that reduces the rate of glucose absorption, it is a diabetic friendly food.…

apart is fine, although 2 ½ feet (76 cm.) apart will keep you from accidentally breaking branches as you are harvesting your eggplant fruits. If you are planting lots of eggplant and need rows, leave an area 30-36 inches (76-91 cm.) ...…

Lantana (Lantana spp.) and verbena (Verbena spp.) ... While lantana and verbena are both part of the Vebenaceae family, they are two distinct plant genera, each containing different species or varieties. Lantana and verbena appear similar,…

Temperatures below 30 degrees typically ruin most citrus fruits, with the exception of Lisbon and Eureka. These lemons have thicker protective rinds and can remain on the tree down to 28 degrees without sustaining damage. Water outdoor…

How to Prevent Fungus Gnats. Neither fungus gnats nor their larvae can survive in dry soil, so let your soil dry out completely between watering as often as possible. This will help the topsoil (where the gnats lay their eggs) stay dry…