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Hi guys Happy New Year. Been so busy. Got two new grand babies. Trying to spoil them as often as I can.

If your making a flower garden, you can design your lay out with a hose first.

I was in a plant contest last year. Came in third. I grew elephant ears that hit my roof. What a display around here. People could not believe the size of the ears. Also I had four of my huge plants grow flowers on them. I'm still referring to my ears. The flowers looked like a lily with a slender stem inside. Beautiful. Not many people have seen these. The flowers live two days and die. Took many pics of them for long time memories.

When I water my plants I water out to the drip line. I don't just water the plants skirt or shoes.

When I fertilize I go out about 1 ft away from the plant. You do not want fertilizer directly on the plant or up close to it.

I also took a cheap garden hose and cut it in several places. Then I plugged one end and attached it to the faucet. Made me a wonderful sprinkling hose for my flower bed.

When I spray my yard, I use a compressed air sprayer, it makes a world of difference. It directs the spray right on the target, in the right amount, and gets under those stinker leaves.

One of those small extension curtain rods makes a good support for tall plants. As the plants grow, just adjust the rod.

When using twine or rope and I get knots, I just sprinkle on baby powder.

Panty hose make great ties for plants.

Before I plant any branches of flowers, I smash the bottom of the stems. This will let the plant drink faster.

I keep birds out of my garden, by hanging shinny can lids.

To keep birds away from your pool, just lay a black belt stretched out in sight. But don't forget to change the belts shape every now and then.


Got loads of garden tips and other categories to share later. Got to run.