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56Deer Repelants That Really Work
by Rees Cowden
In my career I have used many deer repellents over the years. None work all the time. Deer Out is one that seems to work most of the time. The best advice I have is to only plant those plants that deer don't... published 9 months ago
50Need help growing grass in the shade? Here is some help.
by Rees Cowden
What follows is a basic guide to growing and maintaining a successful grassy lawn in shady areas. I'm going to be blunt in telling you that shade and grassy lawns do not sit well together. The... published 8 months ago
48Easy home improvements that can increase the value of your porperty
by Rees Cowden
Didn't your mother tell you the importance of making a good first impression? Well, the best realtors understand the importance too. The first thing a potential buyer sees is the presentation of the home... published 10 months ago
45The Daylilies are coming!!!
by Rees Cowden
The approaching spring brings with it one of my favorite flowers, Daylilies. There has been so much hybridizing and cross breeding since the original Stella D'oro (yellow) that I can't decide which ones I... published 10 months ago
51GreensideupblogMr. Potato Head
by Rees Cowden
I'm always on the lookout for ways to interest kids in gardening and my mother-in-law reminded me of one from my own childhood. You may have done this too. It's the old potato on the windowsill experiment.... published 10 months ago
48Projects for Kids- Mr. Potatohead update
by Rees Cowden
Here is a progress report on our Mr. Potato project: Back in March, Gracie's grandmother assembled the parts for a fun project to do with kids I wanted to share with everyone. I called it Mr. Potatohead. I... published 7 months ago
46Starting A Garden With Your Child: A Beginner's Guide
by Rees Cowden
Yesterday I added a post about on a fun project for young kids to help get interested in plants and gardening. It's the old potato head experiment. Rees Cowden greensideupblog.com published 9 months ago
69How to kill Poison Oak and Poison Ivy
by Rees Cowden
Poison Ivy is one of the worst enemies to gardeners and hikers. In the drier western states, its rude cousin Poison Oak is just as bad. The techniques for eradication of Poison Oak and Poison Ivy are the... published 8 months ago
56Are square watermellons cool or just plain wierd?
by Rees Cowden
Cool or Bizarre? Help me decide. I'm not usually one to fall for gimmicks or the newest and greatest thing so I'm not sure how to react to square watermelons. I think they are kinda cool and could be a fun... published 8 months ago
65How to stop weeds from growing
by Rees Cowden
Weed= any plant that is out of place in a garden. I once had a beautiful oak tree that grew from an acorn in my garden. When it was young, my gardener wanted to pull it out. He considered it a weed. I knew... published 9 months ago
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