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Advice on Childproofing
He also wants to leave all these computer cords loose, leave plants on the floor , ... For plants, I've gone to the hanging baskets. Or I'll put it outside. ...
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- M.- My husband was the same way about change. Make a place where he can easily deposit his loose change, ours is a bowl on top of the fridge. In about 8 months or so ...
- My little guy is also 10 months and into absolutely everything! My motto is if you value it hide it! We have baby gates at all doors (I like air flow and hate stale ro...
- Hi, I am just going to let you know what I did for childproofing my home. First I went around and pulled all the cords wich I could see and firgured out what they...
LOVE Brookfield Zoo!!! Any Other High Quality Places/activities to See/do?
Kids learn about plants, etc. My son is almost 6 and loves it!!! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- I just got back from taking my 2 girls to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. They also have a great kids area with a wading stream, treehouses, mazes,and a bunch of other...
- Check out the Children's Garden at Morton Arboretum in Lisle. It's just off 88 (the 53 North exit). Bring a change of clothes (even shoes) as the kids can get pretty w...
- G., Since you live in Oak Park, I would recommend the indoor playground at Ridgeland Common during the cold weather months (from about October to April). It's noth...
Seeking Info on Montesschool at Hillcrest
They even have a horticulture class teaching children about plants and such. It is incredible. It cost a little more than other schools, ...
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- We toured that school and didn't find it a fit for us. We explored MANY places in that area. For Montessori, there was a school on Preston that we really liked but f...
- My 4 year old grandaughter has been attending the Montessori since she was 18 months old. She loves it right along with her parents and grandparents. I get to pick her...
- the one in frisco - warren mont? if so, have heard better things about frisco montessori at preston and meadow hill just north of main st.
Anyone Have a Hibiscus??
While I've always thought they were beautiful plants - I have NO idea how they work .. I think they can be outdoors but then moved in for the winter ... do ...
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- I have a beautiful Hibiscus tree. Mine is fairly large, but I just keep it in a really sunny window and make sure it gets plenty of water. It's possible to grow them i...
- I have one and I do keep mine in the house, Just make sure it is in direct sun by a window or get a grow light bulb and put it in a lamp close by, I have had mine in d...
- Hi S., I've had Hibiscus plants (both hardy and tropical) for years. Yours is definitely tropical. You can't buy a braided hardy, and hardies usually aren't even ...
Help with a Very Sad Looking Bamboo Plant
Many people over-fertilize their houseplants because fertilizer is salts and salts are only good for plants at very low levels: potted plants, ...
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- I had a friend in a very similar situation who saved the plant by putting it in a bigger vase. I'd at least consider it. Her vase was broken accidently. Is there so...
- I love plants, my job at home is to spritz them; because I am a very inconsistant about taking care of them. Consequently I have had a many rebounds and a few losse...
- I would recommend that you try a ph balanced water. I personally have kangen water. This may sound stupid but I also have a bamboo plant which is very preciouse to me ...
Landscaping
You can save by using native MI plants that are good for our weather (and ... Here's a search for MI plants you can do by color even, when they bloom (have ...
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- This fall, I used Precision Landscaping to re-grade and re-seed my backyard. I was told that the price I paid was very reasonable. I don't have the number with me ri...
- FYI - go to Eastern Market in Detroit when spring arrives. We got all our landscaping plants/trees for a fraction of the cost of local nurseries. Also, check out freec...
- You can save by using native MI plants that are good for our weather (and the birds) and may not need a ton extra water. Here's a search for MI plants you can do by ...
2 Yr Old Afraid of Thunder Storms
He is ok about them during the day, and we talk about the rain watering the plants. I tell him that the thunder is just a little rumbling noise, and that it ...
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- VERY normal. We talk about the fact that thunder is ONLY a noise. A noise CANNOT hurt you. We talk about the angels bowling and getting a strike if it's pretty loud...
- A., Wow, that must be really hard on the nights your husband is away. I truly feel for you. Unfortunately, I think this is something every child goes through. ...
- Hi A., The poor little guy! I imagine that Dad being gone so much could be part of his anxiety. Of course, that part can't be helped, but the 1st thing that came to m...
How Do You Grow Hydrangeas?
I'm no expert, believe me, I kill more plants than I keep alive. ... Also, some plants do better if you cut off old blooms after they flower, ...
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- I have had the best luck with hydrangeas on the North side of the house. They typically like the more shaded, cooler areas and the North side seems to meet that crite...
- I'm no expert, believe me, I kill more plants than I keep alive. I have one in my back that seems to do pretty well, we've had it 2 years now & it has lots of blooms....
- PLan in the shade when it is cool, they hate the heat. I almost planted my new plants too late this last year. After they bloo make sure you dead head all the old b...
The Rabbits Are Eating Everything-HELP
I just took my kids into the backyard after the long snowy winter. I found rabbit pellets everywhere and almost all of my plants have been eaten..."
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- I had the samne problem last year, and what really helped was pepper. Just put some pepper around your plants, it won't hurt them but rabbits hate it. The only thing ...
- prob not the best idea but we started putting veggie cuttings and stuff out and the rabits and squirels were distracted and ate that instead. of course, it could attra...
- Hello C.! Try using moth ball or "human hair clipping"....There is also a spray in your garden section that you can purchase that you spray around the plant and shr...
Your Interests in Gardening
Sometimes I buy vegetable plants at the store and they dont do ... If I wanted to keep an area flowering what is a list of plants that could keep it going ...
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- i second the grouping ideas! i feel like i never know what looks great together. having things that bloom or have foliage at diffent stages of the year would be great....
- I'd be interested in hearing about soil testing and amendments, as I had some seed failures this year on new soil (to me), which tells me that I didn't prepare the soi...
- I would love to have a decorative, low/no maintenance parking strip that is not grass. I've been trying, but mine just looks mangy. Great topic, can you tell where...
