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What Was the State Tree of Ohio? History, Mascot, & Symbolism

The United States is comprised of 50 single states that make up the whole. Each one has its own series of symbols to represent its

Ashley Bates

Plans, projects & ideas

Smart Uses for Eggshells: 10 Creative Ideas for Reuse

When you’re making breakfast, the eggshells often go right into the trash can. But did you know there are a few great ways that you

Pete Ortiz

Garden

27 Types of Trees in Florida (with Pictures)

Florida is home to many species of trees, including native trees that consist of oak, cypress, maple, basswood, ash, and mahogany trees. The state also

Rachel Giordano

Garden

How To Root a Cactus Cutting: 9 Tips & Tricks

Cacti plants are low maintenance, undemanding, and easy to grow. Because of that, many people choose them as an addition to their indoor and outdoor

Visnja Radosavljevic

Garden

How to Get Rid of Earwigs in Your Yard & Garden: 7 Methods That Work

Earwigs, also called pincher bugs, are one of many nuisances that can afflict homeowners and gardeners. They don’t usually bite or sting humans, but they’ll

Codee Chessher

Garden

Why Is My Cactus Squishy? 7 Possible Reasons

Low-maintenance, long-lasting, and aesthetically appealing, cacti can add an “exotic” touch to your garden. They grow both indoors and outdoors in harsh climates and poor

Pete Ortiz

Info Posts

Where Do Saguaro Cactus Grow? Facts, Habitat, & Ecological Threats

Few plants have the same sense of place the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) has. Just the thought of it will transport you to the American

Chris Dinesen Rogers

Garden

14 Types of Barrel Cactus (With Pictures)

The barrel cactus is native to Mexico and the US and is a family of rough, tough, and spiky plants with prominent spines and pretty

Pete Ortiz

Garden

20 Types of Trees in Oklahoma (With Pictures)

Oklahoma may be most commonly associated with the plains, but the Sooner State is home to a wide variety of ecosystems including dense forests, grass

Lindsey Lawson