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How to Get Rid of Grubs-Yuck!

July 3, 2021 by Jenny 2 Comments

Natural pest control, gardening hacks, garden pest control, tips and tricks, gardening tips and tricks, popular pin, controlling grubs

Grubs live in your lawn, feasting on the grass. This can cause your lawn to look dead, less healthy, and completely unattractive. Not only do the grubs make your lawn look unhealthy, but the presence of grubs can actually invite other dangerous wildlife into your yard. Here are some helpful tips from  Wikihow and Gardening […]

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12 Creative Ways to Create Storage in Your Yard

June 6, 2021 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Gardening, home garden, garden hacks, garden tips and tricks, growing plants, gardening DIYs, gardening crafts, popular pin, backyard hacks, backyard tips and tricks, outdoor living, home and garden, garden storage, yard storage

Are you tired of never finding your gardening tools, or constantly seeing toys thrown around your yard? Don’t worry about this any longer! Here are great backyard storage ideas! Think of it as your own personal storage unit, but cute! Backyard Storage Ideas Dresser Converted to Drink Station Turn an old dresser into a great […]

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7 Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

April 21, 2021 by Jenny Leave a Comment

7 Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard

Last updated on August 18th, 2021 at 09:39 pmButterflies add a little magic and beauty to every yard and garden. They also can be very useful in pollinating.  Try some of these ideas on ways to attract butterflies to your garden. Ways To Attract Butterflies 1. Plant Type and Color Butterflies are attracted to red, […]

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7 Simple Tips For Growing Lavender

March 2, 2021 by Jenny 11 Comments

Growing Lavender, Growing Lavender Indoors, Gardening, Gardening Ideas, Gardening Tips, Indoor Garden, Indoor Gardening

Last updated on March 4th, 2021 at 09:15 pmI love to grow lavender because it is useful in a variety of different situations. It smells amazing, repels bugs and pests from your garden, plus it tastes great in tea or food! Here are tips for growing lavender at your own home. Tips For Growing Lavender […]

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22 Food Scraps That Magically Regrow

September 17, 2020 by Jenny 18 Comments

Food Scraps, Food that Regrows, Food Regrow, Vegetable garden, Vegetable gardening, vegetable propagation

Last updated on May 29th, 2022 at 05:18 pmStop throwing old food scraps away, because believe it or not, there are ways to regrow food from scraps! Here are 22 foods that magically regrow when placed in water. You’ll never have to buy celery, lettuce, or green onions again. 22 Food Scraps That Magically Regrow […]

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15 Outdoor Mosaic Projects That Will Change Your Yard

July 15, 2020 by Jenny 1 Comment

Yard decor, easy yard decor, mosaic, garden mosaics, popular pin, gardening, gardening hacks, gardening tips, easy gardening, DIY gardening, DIY landscaping, DIY yard design.

Whether you consider yourself a regular artist, or you struggle to draw stick figures, a mosaic is something almost everyone can manage. If you are looking for a piece of artwork for your yard, but are stumped about what exactly you should do, consider adding an outdoor mosaic, as they really tie yard features together. […]

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DIY Backyard Projects

April 1, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

 It’s warming up in my neck of the woods and I’m spending all sorts of time in my backyard. In just a few short weeks I am confident we can enjoy dinner outside again! However, if you are like me, your backyard may have taken a beating over the winter. If that is the case, […]

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Outdoor Projects: DIY Trellis Ideas

February 12, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on February 17th, 2020 at 09:59 pmI’ve always loved the look of greenery growing up some kind of trellis. It has a very “Secret Garden” feel to it, and childhood me has always yearned for something similar in my own backyard. If you’re dying for a magical look like this in your own […]

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Vintage Furniture Perfect For Outdoor Living

October 10, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:59 pm Winter is coming in hot, but I can’t help but kind of think ahead to next season! We lived in our backyard HARD this Summer; spending almost every free moment cozied up by the fire or lounging around catching some rays. We spent so much time […]

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How to Build A DIY Pergola

May 25, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

How to Build A DIY Pergola, Outdoor DIY, pergola ideas, pergolas patio ideas, pergolas attached to house, DIY projects

Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 11:51 pm     If you ask me, I think your yard says a whole lot about you! Help it say the right things with a gorgeous DIY pergola! Don’t spend a fortune on having a pergola installed, just use my simple guide to build your own. Here’s […]

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Hi, I’m Jenny Wallentine, a Certified Master Gardener, and lover of all things outdoors! My mission with beesandroses.com is to help you find useful, practical solutions to all of your gardening challenges--and help you love it as much as I do. I’ve come across many helpful tips and tricks to make gardening more enjoyable and more productive. You can learn how to layout your garden for a better yield, use a variety of natural pest controls, the “ins and outs” of organic gardening, and much more.

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