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Jun
24
2021
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By Troy Warren
CNT: 5 budget-friendly ways to shape your backyard into an outdoor retreat

CNT: 5 budget-friendly ways to shape your backyard into an outdoor retreat

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT There’s no reason to spend lots of money to transform your backyard into an at-home getaway spot. Better Homes and Gardens has two-dozen inexpensive ideas for how to make your backyard the perfect summer oasis. Even better, you can enjoy these ideas beyond the season. Check out the five DIY and easy-on-the-wallet options below. DIY a campground fire pit If you can’t make it to the campground this summer or would like to have that feeling year-round, you can build your own fire pit in the backyard. By Visit Lake Oconee ADVERTISER CONTENT…
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Jun
23
2021
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By Troy Warren
How to create a puddle that butterflies will love

How to create a puddle that butterflies will love

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By Walter Reeves, For the AJC Troy Warren for CNT Q: I saw your YouTube video about creating a butterfly puddling station with sand and composted manure. Can you use worm castings instead of composted manure? Judy Van Kuren, Cleona, Pennsylvania A: Yes, worm castings have enough micro nutrients and other salts to keep butterflies healthy when they visit. Making an artificial puddle for butterflies is one of the best ways to have them stand still for a bit so you can admire them. All it takes is a wide, shallow saucer, some sand, and some composted manure (or worm castings or Milorganite).…
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