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What naturally keeps bugs away?

What naturally keeps bugs away? Essential oils such as rose geranium, tea tree, eucalyptus, patchouli, citronella, lavender, catnip, lemongrass, palmarosa, and peppermint are all excellent at warding off insects. Vanilla extract diluted in water (equal parts) is hands down my favorite. I get to smell exquisite while also being impervious. Citronella drives away bothersome insects

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What flower represents summer?

What flower represents summer? Certain summer flowers have captured the hearts and minds of people around the world, becoming widely recognised symbols of the season. Roses, sunflowers, lilies, and daisies are just a few examples of summer blooms with profound symbolism. Seasonal flowers” is a term that refers to the window of time when a

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What plants do best in Zone 5?

What plants do best in Zone 5? Some great vegetables for directly sowing into the garden in the spring are lettuce, spinach, beets, radishes, peas, onions and carrots. Both perennial asparagus and rhubarb perform well in zone 5 and return year after year. Early spring is also good for planting asparagus crowns and rhubarb. Zone

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