Garden Ideas for Apartments and Houses - 4/22 Money Pit e-Newsletter

For those who love the smell of earth, digging in the dirt, working in the yard and reaping the benefits of a home garden, this is the time of year for you! Gardening is gaining popularity again as rising food prices force Americans to find ways save money on grocery bills. Homeowners with even the smallest patch of yard can grow a fruitful bounty. And even apartment dwellers can grow find places to grow veggies and herbs all summer long. You can do-it-yourself, but you don’t have to do it alone. Garden Ideas for Apartments and Houses It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to the garden, and after months of shoveling snow you might actually be looking forward to trading that shovel in for a rake or a hoe. As you dream of rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty again, consider the five latest landscaping and gardening trends sweeping the country. There's something for everyone, even if you live in a tiny high-rise apartment in the city. You might discover the perfect new garden project you’ve been looking for to give that wheelbarrow a much-needed work-out. Where will you find your garden? read more Spring Redecorating with Art and Color Getting impatient for spring weather? You might not be able to walk around in your favorite shorts and flip-flops yet, but you can get rid of the winter blues by brightening up your home indoors. Freshen up your interior for spring with some simple-to-execute, seasonal redecorating with art, color, and fabric. read more How to Choose the Right Bed Bug Exterminator We wouldn’t wish them on you, but bed bugs are a growing epidemic. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having an infestation and you need to call an exterminator, how do you know if the pest control contractor you’re thinking of hiring is really a bed bug expert? Because when it comes to bed bugs, not all exterminators are created equal. read more Add-on Blinds Provide Privacy and Shade If you’re lucky enough to have a front, back or patio door with glass, you know that it’s great for watching the kids play outside and letting in light. But when the summer sun gets TOO strong, do you wish you had a way to turn it down? Find out about DIY blinds that give you shade and provide and have added safety features you don’t get with regular blinds. read more Getting the Lawn You Want: Sod vs. Seed Learn the questions to ask when trying to find a bed bug exterminator to make sure he’s a pro and up to the job. If you are struggling with bald spots and weeds on your lawn, find out if you should you re-seed or completely sod your lawn. Get info on doorglass blinds that are easy to install, enclosed behind glass and don’t need to be cleaned. read more

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