Growing Roses Successfully
Growing roses successfully, and for more than one season, starts with proper selection of both plants and the site. Plant properly, give sufficient water and fertilizer, and regularly watch for pests or problems as you admire these beautiful shrubs. Unless you’re a rose fancier or exhibitor, roses don’t require a great deal of care.
Staying Active in Retirement – Volunteering
With retirement comes plenty of time, but as weeks turn into months, it can become difficult to…
Best July 4th Celebration Destinations
Best July 4th Celebration Destinations We already know that states like Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas and…
Palmetto Creek – A True Taste of Carolina
Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas, offers luxury home design amongst the many different charms of the South-and the best of North Carolina Retirement Communities.
Growing and Using Lavender
Lavender flowers can be used in cooking, although its flowers are most often used in potpourri and as sachets, and the leaves distilled for their oils. Most are familiar with lavender through cosmetic products. Herbalists consider its oil one of the most important for therapeutic uses and healing, such as wounds and burns. Lavender oil scent is used for calming, and to induce sleep. Its first documented use was by the Romans in 77 A.D. for insect bites and to repel insects.
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