Jun 3, 2026
Plant a Garden That Doesn’t Need Much Upkeep
#Garden upkeep can get overwhelming if you pick #plants that die quickly without human intervention, says Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond. Pick a garden style that suits you and your situation to keep things easy-care. If you live in a dry climate, try #planting a selection of drought-tolerant #plants such as cactus or yarrow. Bulbs, perennials […]
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Jun 2, 2026
Plant a Garden That Takes Care of Itself
#Gardens don’t have to be difficult to be beautiful. Simply prioritize plants that thrive in your climate, soil type and water distribution pattern to guarantee success, says Fine Gardening. If you can base gardens on native perennials and “allies” from similar climate zones, gardens can actually get easier to care for every year. As plants […]
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May 21, 2026
Making Remembrance Personal on Memorial Day
#Memorial Day is often seen as an excuse for a #cookout, but it is an occasion to #honor those who died in active military service. To honor the legacy of a loved one who died in service, intentionally remember that person by browsing old photographs, reading a letter they wrote or sharing their story, says […]
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May 20, 2026
Remembrance, Rest and Relaxation
While #Memorial Day is intended to #honor the deceased, the living often take advantage of the unofficial first day of summer/day off by having a backyard #cookout with family and friends. Visit a cemetery to lay a wreath on the grave of your favorite #veteran or attend a memorial observance. Then, fly the flag at […]
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May 19, 2026
Memorial Day and the Origin of Taps
You might hear the somber notes of #Taps played at a #Memorial Day observance in the next week. The two are connected, according to the Memorial Day Foundation: Memorial Day grew out of the Civil War, which took as many as 600,000 American lives; Taps was first played by Pvt. Oliver Willcox Norton, brigade bugler […]
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