I have a small deck attached to my apartment, I'm looking for something quick, cheap, easy to keep the pigeons away from sitting on my flowers and in the pot of one of my small trees. I've tried stakes and will put more in, but is there anything else that can be used...something around the house? They are driving me nuts....
I'm looking for a household remedy to get rid of pigeons on my deck?
One of the local grocery stores has fake plastic Owls outside of their store to keep the pigeons away and it seems to work. If you can find a place to buy the owls it would be worth a try. They can't be that much.
Reply:try putting moth balls in a panty hose legs and place them around the flowers and in the tree pot ,pigeons don't like the smell
Saturday, May 22, 2010
How should I decorate my first apartment?
I just moved into my very first apartment and really need ideas decorating! I really love the color red and wanted some sort of theme. I don't have much money so the stuff has to be cheap! Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions, links to products would be especially helpful! I was thinking things along the lines of some nice framed art, flowers, some pillows, things like that... Thanks a bunch!
How should I decorate my first apartment?
If it's your very own apartment, and your very first one - away from mum and dad - then do whatever tickles your fancy, and whatever your parents would not have approved of. I am not saying this in a disrespectful way, but it is always good to experience the first flutters of freedom. I am assuming that you are still young, so be adventurous and decorate your apartment in any way you please, without sticking to any rules or regulations. Do it while you can, because once someone moves in with you, or you go into a relationship, then the apartment won't be your own private space anymore and you will have to share space and opinion. Good luck.
Reply:Go for the classical white style.
Go to freedom.com.au and download the Style 08 catalogues. It will give you an idea of the flooring and everything. Pictures really really help.
Reply:http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hssbs/
How should I decorate my first apartment?
If it's your very own apartment, and your very first one - away from mum and dad - then do whatever tickles your fancy, and whatever your parents would not have approved of. I am not saying this in a disrespectful way, but it is always good to experience the first flutters of freedom. I am assuming that you are still young, so be adventurous and decorate your apartment in any way you please, without sticking to any rules or regulations. Do it while you can, because once someone moves in with you, or you go into a relationship, then the apartment won't be your own private space anymore and you will have to share space and opinion. Good luck.
Reply:Go for the classical white style.
Go to freedom.com.au and download the Style 08 catalogues. It will give you an idea of the flooring and everything. Pictures really really help.
Reply:http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hssbs/
Can you dye a darker fabric with a floral print a lighter color?
So... I am getting married in September and found these cheap 120" round linen tablecloths. They are a terrible print but, for the price I am willing to buy them if I can fix them. I am not sure if there is any way of lightening them. If I bleach them they might come out all splotchy. There are 20 of them. They are pretty large. They are beige with burgundy roses some greenery and blue flowers on them. Since my wedding colors are chocolate, dusty rose and ivory..yeah...I need to either get them ivory or just dye them chocolate brown! Which I don't want them brown...cause it's gonna cost alot to buy that much RIT dye! hmmmm...any suggestions on how to get them lighter...technique wise that is??? Did I mention these 20 tablecloths were only $50.00...yeah...see why i'm trying to work with them?? P.S. Wedding's are expensive...ya have to try to save somehow.
Can you dye a darker fabric with a floral print a lighter color?
Forget it. If you try to dye them Everything will come out the color of the dye, some lighter and darker areas where the print is
Can you dye a darker fabric with a floral print a lighter color?
Forget it. If you try to dye them Everything will come out the color of the dye, some lighter and darker areas where the print is
I'm working on a greenhouse project in school.We want to raise some herbs or flowers to sell in the spring.
This is to include advertising and what to grow and perhaps pricing. The monies will be used for other greenhouse projects that our school doesn't want to give us.What should we do to ensure an eventful sale day?We need creative ways for advertising cheap as we can get and what else?
I'm working on a greenhouse project in school.We want to raise some herbs or flowers to sell in the spring.
In getting the word out - check to see if your community paper has free advertising for schools. Also contact your local newspaper to see if they would feature your school's project.
Next you should make flyers and post them in your local stores. You can also make flyers to post on poles right before the event - they should be near traffic lights so that people can see them (check your local government about any regulations).
Don't forget to put a few in your local libraries, coffeeshops and bookstores.
As to what to grow - fresh herbs are good - early herbs would be oregano, thyme, dill and sage. Basil tends to be later in the season. With regards to flowers - mums, daisies, lillies and so on. You could even try Nasturtium - you can eat them. Check with a local commerical greenhouse as to what grows well in your area. Also don't neglect to make sure the soil you use is in good shape - add lime or mulch to compensate.
On a last note - have you thought about growing vegetables?
Good luck!
Reply:I strongly second the previous suggestion for vegetable starts...be sure they are hardened off or let the customers know (so that they are happy customers for next season/year!).
Easy vegetables for growing in starter packs/pots include: lettuce,mesclun salad mix, kale, swiss chard, and brocolli. Some other plants include fragrant sweet peas and also, as previously suggested, nasturtiums).
I have worked in garden centres and commercial greenhouses and these type of plants are often most popular to the spring gardener. If I knew more about your climate/planting zone I might be able to make more suggestions...
Have fun!
Reply:I wish I was close to help!
Contact your local super market and ask them if you could post fliers, also go door to door and contact the city you live in. THe best thing is if you have a flea market or perhaps on a corner of a gas station somewhere like thaqt you could sell the things. People love to but fresh! Basit-Cilantro-Parsley (Italian) Chives-
Carnations, petunias, there are many flowers that would sell well. Be prepared. if this takes off you may need to open a shop! Good Luck
Nanny Source
I'm working on a greenhouse project in school.We want to raise some herbs or flowers to sell in the spring.
In getting the word out - check to see if your community paper has free advertising for schools. Also contact your local newspaper to see if they would feature your school's project.
Next you should make flyers and post them in your local stores. You can also make flyers to post on poles right before the event - they should be near traffic lights so that people can see them (check your local government about any regulations).
Don't forget to put a few in your local libraries, coffeeshops and bookstores.
As to what to grow - fresh herbs are good - early herbs would be oregano, thyme, dill and sage. Basil tends to be later in the season. With regards to flowers - mums, daisies, lillies and so on. You could even try Nasturtium - you can eat them. Check with a local commerical greenhouse as to what grows well in your area. Also don't neglect to make sure the soil you use is in good shape - add lime or mulch to compensate.
On a last note - have you thought about growing vegetables?
Good luck!
Reply:I strongly second the previous suggestion for vegetable starts...be sure they are hardened off or let the customers know (so that they are happy customers for next season/year!).
Easy vegetables for growing in starter packs/pots include: lettuce,mesclun salad mix, kale, swiss chard, and brocolli. Some other plants include fragrant sweet peas and also, as previously suggested, nasturtiums).
I have worked in garden centres and commercial greenhouses and these type of plants are often most popular to the spring gardener. If I knew more about your climate/planting zone I might be able to make more suggestions...
Have fun!
Reply:I wish I was close to help!
Contact your local super market and ask them if you could post fliers, also go door to door and contact the city you live in. THe best thing is if you have a flea market or perhaps on a corner of a gas station somewhere like thaqt you could sell the things. People love to but fresh! Basit-Cilantro-Parsley (Italian) Chives-
Carnations, petunias, there are many flowers that would sell well. Be prepared. if this takes off you may need to open a shop! Good Luck
Nanny Source
How do we rip up six holly bushes without any gardening equipment?
Our house is surrounded by bushes, and we're done with them. What's the best, fastest, easiest, and cheapest way to get rid of those pesky bushes? How do we prepare the soil to plant flowers and stuff. We are very lazy. And cheap.
How do we rip up six holly bushes without any gardening equipment?
A chain and a pickup bumper...for the out. wrap the chain around the trunk of the bush several times then connect to the bumper and S-L-O-W-L-Y pull it out. Tie a rope around the chain about 2' from the bush and have someone hold this in case the chain pulls off the bush so it doesn't wack the back of the truck. They should be holding the rope off to the side at least 10' as the person is pulling the chain with the vehicle.
Reply:Thanks. I appreciate it. Report It
Reply:Maybe your neighbors would like to have the holly bushes and would be willing to dig them up for you.
If I lived near you I would. I like them they help feed the bird in the winter.
..................OR Maybe......................
you could call a nursery that would accept them for digging them up.
When you say your have no equipment do you men no shovels?
Reply:get a chain or rope and tie it to the base of the bush and hook it to your vehicle and then just pull it out real cheap and easy
How do we rip up six holly bushes without any gardening equipment?
A chain and a pickup bumper...for the out. wrap the chain around the trunk of the bush several times then connect to the bumper and S-L-O-W-L-Y pull it out. Tie a rope around the chain about 2' from the bush and have someone hold this in case the chain pulls off the bush so it doesn't wack the back of the truck. They should be holding the rope off to the side at least 10' as the person is pulling the chain with the vehicle.
Reply:Thanks. I appreciate it. Report It
Reply:Maybe your neighbors would like to have the holly bushes and would be willing to dig them up for you.
If I lived near you I would. I like them they help feed the bird in the winter.
..................OR Maybe......................
you could call a nursery that would accept them for digging them up.
When you say your have no equipment do you men no shovels?
Reply:get a chain or rope and tie it to the base of the bush and hook it to your vehicle and then just pull it out real cheap and easy
Ladies, question about getting flowers for my girl on Valentine's Day...?
My question is do I still need to buy her flowers if I already bought her a iPod and spent the time and energy to fill it up with her favorite music. It's not a cheap Nano either, it's the 30gb Video one. I don't really think spending $50+ (they jack up the prices for V-Day) is worth it. Also, let me mention that this is a long-distance relationship so unfortunately I won't be able to see her.
Ladies, question about getting flowers for my girl on Valentine's Day...?
oh thats a tricky one
but yes you do have to get her somehting for V Day
its a girl nessecity
no matter how dumb guys think it is, and we all know you do...
girls love being pampered by this holiday
the i Pod is sweet and u dont have to be super expensive but u should stillget her something
have chocolate, a nice teddy (maybe not BIG), and flowers? delivered to her door!
Reply:How about a single rose? I would like that just as much as a dozen.
Reply:God, man, you are my type of boyfriend.
Screw the flowers, what I want is the expensive electronics - and I think she'd recognise which cost more, and what means more. You filled it with her favourite music too? That's time, and effort. If she doesn't appreciate that, you need to find yourself a new girl.
If you want to make it valentines day-ish, I'd put the iPod in a nice metallic pink box with tissue paper inside, and tie it up with red ribbon. Put a note in there as well!
I think it's a great gift as it is, and not all girls like flowers. You sound like a great boyfriend, and I hope she likes it. :)
Reply:No need. The Ipod is expensive enough and plus flowers only last a week. Save your money.
Long distance relationship?? Doesnt matter...is your girl that high maintence and would throw that in your face?? If think yes, then get her the flowers too!
Reply:You don't have to, it is the thought that counts, but flowers on V-Day tend to give a girl that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Reply:I wouldn't worry about flowers. If it was me I wouldn't be upset to not get flowers.
Ladies, question about getting flowers for my girl on Valentine's Day...?
oh thats a tricky one
but yes you do have to get her somehting for V Day
its a girl nessecity
no matter how dumb guys think it is, and we all know you do...
girls love being pampered by this holiday
the i Pod is sweet and u dont have to be super expensive but u should stillget her something
have chocolate, a nice teddy (maybe not BIG), and flowers? delivered to her door!
Reply:How about a single rose? I would like that just as much as a dozen.
Reply:God, man, you are my type of boyfriend.
Screw the flowers, what I want is the expensive electronics - and I think she'd recognise which cost more, and what means more. You filled it with her favourite music too? That's time, and effort. If she doesn't appreciate that, you need to find yourself a new girl.
If you want to make it valentines day-ish, I'd put the iPod in a nice metallic pink box with tissue paper inside, and tie it up with red ribbon. Put a note in there as well!
I think it's a great gift as it is, and not all girls like flowers. You sound like a great boyfriend, and I hope she likes it. :)
Reply:No need. The Ipod is expensive enough and plus flowers only last a week. Save your money.
Long distance relationship?? Doesnt matter...is your girl that high maintence and would throw that in your face?? If think yes, then get her the flowers too!
Reply:You don't have to, it is the thought that counts, but flowers on V-Day tend to give a girl that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Reply:I wouldn't worry about flowers. If it was me I wouldn't be upset to not get flowers.
Does anybody know how to put together a nice flower arrangement for a wedding?
We ordered flowers from a wholesaler because it way so much cheaper. I don't have any experience with this so please help me!
Does anybody know how to put together a nice flower arrangement for a wedding?
Dont know if you are doing bouquets or table arrangements. If they are bouquets get bouquet holders from Michaels or Walmart..put greenery around the back first, then main flowers..roses or carns, then fill in with babies breath. For table arrangements put oasis (water holding foam type )in container, again put greens in first, then major flowers in a wagon wheel type pattern, then fill in with babies breath or greens or something small
Reply:I put flowers together for two weddings. It depends on what you are looking for. I am not a crafty person but one wedding I was in and I was just trying to get the bride not to have a breakdown. The other was my best friend's wedding and I helped her sister in law (who was a florist). But I did put together the bouquet.
First wedding...unopened roses. white and red. We put five white roses in the middle and surrounded it with red roses...we used wire and wound each one together. Then we used wide white and red ribbon to cover the outside wire and curled it with the scissor. We tied to together the white roses first and then the read onto the outside until we had three rings around. That is a very classy look.
Second wedding. Bride ordered flowers...florist went out of business two days before wedding and would not do wedding (actually I think they went bankrupt). Did give us whatever in stock that we wanted. We filled up two buckets of flowers. We had carnations, baby's breath, roses, etc. Her bridesmaids dresses were dark pink for the maid of honor and light pink for everyone else. We actually went to the dress store and asked them for extra fabric from the dresses (I had to order a size 16 for my chest but my skirt size is 8) we had a lot of fabric from my skirt (plus they took off three four inches from the bottom). Friend's Mom sewed little flower pouches and glued white lace on the outside edges and everything was beatiful. I wish I had pictures.
You can do anything as long as it goes with the event. If it is early day casual, you might want to have litte baskets or just hand tied ribbons on flowers. If it is formal, you want it to be more uniform and tighter. Just look in the bridal magazines and see what you like.
Reply:Check out these links:
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/...
http://www.theydeserveit.com/flower-arra...
http://www.silk-flower-smart.com/silk-we...
http://www.a1-wedding-planning.com/1711-...
Reply:i helped my friend with her flowers for her wedding. we went to the dollar store and got the sand toys that have the holes in them for sifting and place the flowers in them then put those in cute baskets we got the put ribbon on them. its cheap and cute
Reply:Well it depends on the color of the wedding and maybe you should go with the color of the brides mades dresses and throe in some lighter colors of the origional color.Or you could maybe go to a person who plants flowers and create gardenings and ask them whatwould go right.
Does anybody know how to put together a nice flower arrangement for a wedding?
Dont know if you are doing bouquets or table arrangements. If they are bouquets get bouquet holders from Michaels or Walmart..put greenery around the back first, then main flowers..roses or carns, then fill in with babies breath. For table arrangements put oasis (water holding foam type )in container, again put greens in first, then major flowers in a wagon wheel type pattern, then fill in with babies breath or greens or something small
Reply:I put flowers together for two weddings. It depends on what you are looking for. I am not a crafty person but one wedding I was in and I was just trying to get the bride not to have a breakdown. The other was my best friend's wedding and I helped her sister in law (who was a florist). But I did put together the bouquet.
First wedding...unopened roses. white and red. We put five white roses in the middle and surrounded it with red roses...we used wire and wound each one together. Then we used wide white and red ribbon to cover the outside wire and curled it with the scissor. We tied to together the white roses first and then the read onto the outside until we had three rings around. That is a very classy look.
Second wedding. Bride ordered flowers...florist went out of business two days before wedding and would not do wedding (actually I think they went bankrupt). Did give us whatever in stock that we wanted. We filled up two buckets of flowers. We had carnations, baby's breath, roses, etc. Her bridesmaids dresses were dark pink for the maid of honor and light pink for everyone else. We actually went to the dress store and asked them for extra fabric from the dresses (I had to order a size 16 for my chest but my skirt size is 8) we had a lot of fabric from my skirt (plus they took off three four inches from the bottom). Friend's Mom sewed little flower pouches and glued white lace on the outside edges and everything was beatiful. I wish I had pictures.
You can do anything as long as it goes with the event. If it is early day casual, you might want to have litte baskets or just hand tied ribbons on flowers. If it is formal, you want it to be more uniform and tighter. Just look in the bridal magazines and see what you like.
Reply:Check out these links:
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/...
http://www.theydeserveit.com/flower-arra...
http://www.silk-flower-smart.com/silk-we...
http://www.a1-wedding-planning.com/1711-...
Reply:i helped my friend with her flowers for her wedding. we went to the dollar store and got the sand toys that have the holes in them for sifting and place the flowers in them then put those in cute baskets we got the put ribbon on them. its cheap and cute
Reply:Well it depends on the color of the wedding and maybe you should go with the color of the brides mades dresses and throe in some lighter colors of the origional color.Or you could maybe go to a person who plants flowers and create gardenings and ask them whatwould go right.
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