STEP 4: ELIMINATE THE TANGLED GARDEN HOSE

Everyone has battled tangled mess of garden hose at some time. End tangles this summer with a decorative hose holder. The holder will keep hose neatly coiled while providing another decorative accent to enhance look of your home.

STEP 5: REPLACE YOUR SPIGOT

The spigot is another opportunity to add to character of your home. By changing your spigots you can make a significant change to look of your home and garden. With such a wide variety of shapes to choose from, there’s no reason not to replace those tarnished old spigots with new brass ones. Have your children pick a faucet ornament that depicts their favorite pet, animal, bird or other theme and place a different spigot on each outdoor faucet (the kids will love this!). It’s a simple change that will upgrade look of your home.

STEP 6: ENHANCE YOUR HOME’S ENTRYWAY

Create a beautiful accent for entry of your home with an address plaque. The address plaque can be personalized with your name and address in a classic and elegant manner. Or, add a welcome mat with a design that reflects your style. Welcome mats can also be personalized with your name. Address plaques and welcome mats are easy and quick ways to accent entry to your home.

Follow these 6 steps today and make most of your home and garden. A few simple touches can take your home’s look and character from ordinary to outstanding!

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Seeds can either be planted either directly into container or started in a smaller pot and transplanted once large enough to handle. Always plant more seeds than you need in each container since there will seldom be 100% germination. During winter, seeds can be encouraged to grow early when placed next to a water heater or other warm (not hot) place. Make sure that you move these to a sunny position as soon as they appear above soil.

Ideally, containers should be placed where they receive at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Plants that bear fruit, such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplants require most sun. Many herbs and leafy vegetables will tolerate more shade. Plants growing in containers require frequent watering especially if outdoors. During hot summer months many will require daily watering.

Plants will need fertilizer during growing season. The easiest way to add fertilizer is to use a commercial mix such as Miracle-Gro. Follow directions and do not over feed. Most potting soils will have sufficient nutrients for first few weeks.

Harvest when plants are mature but still young and tender. Small sprigs of most herbs can be clipped as needed and plant will continue to grow.