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Cutting flowers is best done in the early morning. The flowers have had the benefit of a cool evening and morning dew.

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Butterflies like groups of flowers, so to attract butterflies, plant in groups.

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Whitewash the inside of a window box to help deter bugs and prevent rotting.

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Use an old ice cube tray to start growing seedlings.

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If you have a green thumb, share your gift with others by giving away cuttings of your favorite plants.

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Use leftover coffee to water your roses once it has cooled. The acidity is great for the plants.

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When planting flower bulbs, place a small piece of chicken wire over the bulb before covering with soil to prevent squirrels from digging them up.

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Keep cut tulips and daffodils in separate vases. The sap secreted from cut daffodils causes tulips to wilt.

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Instead of nicking seeds (such as morning glory), rub them with sandpaper.

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Use popsicle sticks to mark where your bulbs are planted once the flower dies, so you know exactly where to dig.

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To force a cut bud to open faster, place it in a vase of warm water.

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Clean narrow vases by filling with water and adding some Alka Seltzer tablets.

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When growing lavender inside, provide 4-5 hours of sun. Keep soil lightly moist, not soggy. Cut plants back by one-third or to live stems before new growth starts.To encourage reblooming, remove old stalks when flowers fade.

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Attach climbing roses to your trellis with twist ties.

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A simple way to dry flowers is to attach the stems together with a rubber band then hang upside down.

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To preserve cattails you've gathered and prevent them from fluffing, apply two layers of inexpensive aerosol hairspray or lacquer.

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Lilac bushes can be used as hedges. They work well because they are dense at the bottom and are easy to trim.

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Wash and remove the label from a spaghetti sauce jar, then use as a vase for fresh cut flowers.

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Hansa roses are a good option for hedging that doesn't require much trimming or shaping. They grow tall and have a long blooming season.

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Press flowers by placing between two paper towels in the middle of a large book. Stack other books on top and leave for a few weeks. Once dried, place between two panes of glass in a frame for display.

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Cutting flowers is best done in the early morning. The flowers have had the benefit of a cool evening and morning dew.

Butterflies like groups of flowers, so to attract butterflies, plant in groups.

Whitewash the inside of a window box to help deter bugs and prevent rotting.

Use an old ice cube tray to start growing seedlings.

Just for the fun of it.

If you have a green thumb, share your gift with others by giving away cuttings of your favorite plants.

Use leftover coffee to water your roses once it has cooled. The acidity is great for the plants.

When planting flower bulbs, place a small piece of chicken wire over the bulb before covering with soil to prevent squirrels from digging them up.

Keep cut tulips and daffodils in separate vases. The sap secreted from cut daffodils causes tulips to wilt.

Instead of nicking seeds (such as morning glory), rub them with sandpaper.

Use popsicle sticks to mark where your bulbs are planted once the flower dies, so you know exactly where to dig.

Share your tips for smarter living.

To force a cut bud to open faster, place it in a vase of warm water.

Clean narrow vases by filling with water and adding some Alka Seltzer tablets.

When growing lavender inside, provide 4-5 hours of sun. Keep soil lightly moist, not soggy. Cut plants back by one-third or to live stems before new growth starts.To encourage reblooming, remove old stalks when flowers fade.

Attach climbing roses to your trellis with twist ties.

A simple way to dry flowers is to attach the stems together with a rubber band then hang upside down.

To preserve cattails you've gathered and prevent them from fluffing, apply two layers of inexpensive aerosol hairspray or lacquer.

Computers, cameras, and gadgets, oh my!

Lilac bushes can be used as hedges. They work well because they are dense at the bottom and are easy to trim.

Wash and remove the label from a spaghetti sauce jar, then use as a vase for fresh cut flowers.

Hansa roses are a good option for hedging that doesn't require much trimming or shaping. They grow tall and have a long blooming season.

Press flowers by placing between two paper towels in the middle of a large book. Stack other books on top and leave for a few weeks. Once dried, place between two panes of glass in a frame for display.

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