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Garden Design Layout

I have plants picked out but don’t know how to design a layout for the best visual impact. what is your advice?

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Set Financial Boundaries

Saying “no” might not be easy, but setting financial boundaries with your friends and family is important. Whether it’s a bestie’s bachelorette party or a sister’s loan request, be honest about what you can and can’t afford. Yes, you *can* decline an invitation to … Continue reading

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Professional Garden without Professional Help

 How do I plant a garden that looks professional without professional help? A: Visit your local garden center and take advantage of their resources and customer service. Before you go, consider your answers to these questions: Generally speaking, I’d recommend … Continue reading

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Travel

What is the most uninformative statement that people are inclined to make? My nominee would be “I love to travel.” This tells you very little about a person, because nearly everyone likes to travel; and yet people say it, because, for … Continue reading

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Best Advice

My college pastor once told me, “Don’t send flowers when someone dies, send flowers when they are alive.” That advice has always stuck with me. It reminds me to show my gratitude in the here and now. — Bethany Anderson   You … Continue reading

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