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We have all seen those cute, sometimes funny Terra Cotta Pot people on Facebook, Pinterest, or even in a Garden or two.  How in the world are they put together.  This Blog is designed to show you how, step by step to do just that, so you can have one of these unique creations in your garden to astound your neighbors with your ability to create unique garden art.

Step 1: Cut two long ropes for arms, and two longer ropes for legs.

Step 2: Arms – String 4” squat terra cotta pots through holes, knotting between pots for spacing.

Step 3:  Legs – string 4” terra cotta pots through holes, knotting between pots for spacing.

Step 4: Thread both arm ropes through the bottom of a 6” pot for the head.

Step 5: Thread both leg ropes through bottom of a 8” pot for the body.

Step 6: Continue leg ropes though second 8” body pot.

Step 7: Attach two body pots with outdoor-grade glue and let dry. Tie off the leg ropes extending Through the top hole.

Step 8: Glue the head and arms to the body

Step 9: Glue moss between the pots as needed

Step 10: Ad scarf, hat, glasses and or a plant head.

Mister Landscaper has 8 high quality DIY low-flow drip irrigation kits at a very affordable price. The kits range from $17.99 - $61.44.

Each kit comes with easy to follow installation instructions. Everything you need to get your system up and going is included. If you decide later that you want to add on to your Mister Landscaper kit  additional parts are sold individual as well. Last but not least Mister Landscaper pays for your shipping on orders of $25.00 or more.

The Mister Landscaper kits are all made in the USA.

 While pulling weeds this afternoon I chose to ignore the signs of Poison Ivy. 

The green leaves had the pointy edges all the way around. As I started to pull on them as well as a lot of other weeds the thought crossed my mind. I said to

myself, "Hey that looks like poison ivy." Then I decided it was not. I thought to myself, "Poison Ivy does not  grow around the houses?"

We usually come across it in the woods. Not 10 min. later I noticed a red rash up both sides of my arms. I started to panic and headed for the sink and scrubbed with a bunch of soap!

I washed my arms 3 times and was careful not to touch anything.

My next step was Web MD.

This is where I found the photos and what to do next. Poison ivy causes a red rash.

Later will come fluid filled bumps. The rash is caused by an allergic reaction to the oil in the plant. It can spread if its on your clothing. As I continued to read on WebMD I learned that the rash does not show up for about 5 hours after contact with the plant.

I also learned that you can not spread it after the rash has showed up. This is something new I learned.

You need to have contact the oil to spread Poison Ivy. When it seems to be spreading it is actually still developing from earlier contact. I am not sure what is on my arms at this point but I hope it goes away. If not I will be heading to the store for some calamine lotion.

I love to drive real slow through my neighborhood and check out all the great gardens and landscapes! People may think I am weird at times, but I get lots of great new ideas for my own yard. 

Just this afternoon while driving home from church I noticed a porch with two black rod iron chairs. One on each side of the front door.

They had cut a hole in the seat of each chair  and placed a  basket of beautiful little purple flowers. I thought it was a great idea! I see chairs just like it in the trash every so often. Next time I see chairs like this I am going to garbage pick them, buy some spray paint and copy the idea. I hope they don't mind ;).

 Summer vacation is right around the corner. It's  your time to get away with family and friends. Don't go on vacation a worry about who is taking care of your gardens.

With the Mister Landscaper Timer and low-flow irrigation system you can set the times you would like your plants to be watered and leave your home worry free. 

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Going Natural

Using all natural materials in the yard and around the home is a great idea. All natural materials are safer for your family as well. I recently discovered tha you can usev that as your pets. The next time you walk around the corner into the kitchen and realize your child or pet has discovered the cleaning bottle on the counter and managed to get it down you won't have to panic.

There are many ways to make all natural cleaning supplies right in your own home. My new favorite is 1 cup boiling white vinegar mixed with 1 cup dish soap. Dump it in a spray bottle and use it to clean counters, stove, floors bathroom, and much more.

Weed Killer

If you are trying to get rid of the weeds in your yard mix 4 cups vinegar,  1/4 cup salt and 2 tsp. soap.

If you have a lot of weeds you can mix 1 gallon vinegar, 1 cup salt, and  1/4 cup soap.

Mister Landscaper sells top quality DIY low flow irrigation.

The kits are easy to install and comes with everything you need including step by step instructions with pictures! 

Mister Landscaper has developed 8 kits.

If you are looking for a DIY low-flow irrigation system that will give you more time with the family and less time hand  watering everything then you have found what you are looking for.

It gets better. When you decide you love the kit and you want to add on to you existing kit you can do it. Mister Landscaper sells their products individually as well.

You can buy as much or as little as you want. Did I mention that the shipping is free on orders of $25.00r more.

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 I never realized how important the earthworm was to our soil.

They are not only good for catching fish. The earthworm is what feeds our soil and gives it the rich nutrient our plants need.

Earthworms also create tunnels in the soil that allow air and water  to flow through. The earthworms eat the soil which has decaying matter and digest it. After it is digested through the worm it is released waste called casting. Casting is full of nutrient that plants can use. The casting is great for fertilizer.

 Are you looking for a low-flow irrigation kit that will water all your potted plants?

Mister Landscaper has designed a great new DIY low-flow irrigation kit.  

The Micro Spray Pot Stake Kit comes with 8 Adjustable Down-Spray Pot Stakes.

This complete DIY kit is easy to install and comes with every thing you need.  

Your potted plants will be getting the perfect amount of water in 6 easy steps.

This kit is expandable!  You can add up to 65 Pot Stakes.

Go to:  www.misterlandscaper.com and click on the new product link for more information.

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The Mister Landscaper Timer can be set to give all your plants the perfect amount of water at the best time of day. The best part is that you don't have to be home to water. The timer can be set to turn on and off while you are away from home. You don't have to worry about paying someone to water your plants while you are away. The Mister Landscaper can water all your plants for you.