gardening
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The Great Patio Redemption (and the Muddy Aftermath)
You know those long weekends we dream about? The kind where you kick back with a cold drink, soak in some sun, and wonder why we can’t have Mondays off every week? Yeah… mine wasn’t quite that. We had a four-day weekend thanks to Easter Sunday, and I had grand plans. Rest. Recharge. Maybe even Continue reading
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Autumn Days in Michigan: Colors, Chores, and Festivities
As October settles in here in Michigan, autumn is at its peak. The streets in our subdivision are lined with trees showing off a brilliant spectrum of reds, yellows, oranges, and the last shades of green, making every drive a scenic experience. Some trees are already bare, carpeting lawns and sidewalks with their fallen leaves, Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye to Winter Blues, Hello to Summer Days!
The mercury is finally rising, and the cold winter grip is loosening on Michigan. As we leave the toothache of winter behind (speaking of toothaches, I’m glad that nagging pain is gone after my much-needed deep dental cleaning – don’t ignore those for too long!), there’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Summer Continue reading
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Time to Get the Mower Out (Or Is It?)
The robins are back, the forsythia is putting on a show, and my nemesis – the ever-encroaching lawn – is waking up for another season of battle. Yep, spring is here, and with it comes the age-old question that plagues homeowners everywhere: is all this grass really necessary? I mean, I live in the suburbs. Continue reading
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