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Landscaping Tip of the Day II

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Citizen Grim recommends the following plants for all of your shade/sun requirements: Shade: Pieris: (I know they have some at Lowe's right now. They stay green all winter, and have lots of little flowers all over in the spring) Bleeding Heart: (they bloom around June, then die off. Gets its name from shape of the flowers) Ferns (need to stay wet, and out of the wind, but otherwise should be fairly easy to grow) Hostas: (low and leafy, generally like the same environment as ferns) Part shade: Climbing Hydrangea: (a flowering vine that can get pretty large, and comes back every year, looks good on fences or trellises) Daylilies: (they grow along the sides of roads everywhere, and bloom in the summer) Japanese maple: (these don't get very big, and they look pretty cool. The prices reflects this, though) Azaleas: (I think you picked up some of these from wal-mart, they don't like extreme heat or cold, but they get covered with flowers) Sun: Euonymous (I think this ...

Bee Tip of the Day

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To quote Thor out of context, in reference to the term " Bladder Buster ," , this tip "kinda makes me feel funny." Here is a tip about a few ways to learn from the mistakes of others in the art of bee keeping, and bee extermination. I think in a situation like this, it's best to call a professional! You'll enjoy reading about this great tale of a couple guys getting a little too creative with bee-busting. ( caution: language. caution: funniness. )

Little Kid Tip of the Day

If your little kid neighbor attempts to pull you over when you pull into your driveway, and pretends to arrest you and tell you to go to jail, you don't really have to go. He's not really an officer of the law. But if you do want to play along, tell him you first get to make your one phone call. That'll give you enough time to get inside and he'll think you're playing along.

Font Tip of the Day

Getting bored with your font collection, but don't have loads of cash to drop on fonts? Look no further. A web developer has compiled a list of the Top 25 Free Fonts . These ain't no illegal fonts, neither. These are 2Legit2Quit. (Hey, hey!) Some are great, and very reminiscent of Veer fonts. As you poke around this post, also be sure to check out other fonts (free and for-pay) from these generous foundries.

Inspiration Tip of the Day

Need inspiration for a project, idea, etc.? We have an easy solution. Get ready for bed, then pour yourself a glass of milk, and get out a package of Oreos. Eat at least 5, then go to bed. Within minutes, you'll be wide awake, your brain firing with great ideas. You won't be able to sleep, but at least you'll have some good ideas! Note: this tip has been tested by one person using 2% milk, and regular Oreos. Vitamin D, or skim milk has not been tested, nor have Double-Stuft, Chocolate, Mint, or Fudge Oreos been tested.