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Plan your spring garden

Rick Bickling — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:06:46 +0000

As we turn the calendar page from February to March, signs of the approaching spring are becoming more and more evident for some, while many of us are still under several feet of snow. Here in Texas, within the space of a few days, the weather has gone from a spring-like 78 degrees to a … Continue reading Plan your spring garden →

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A Saturday Burst of Color

Rick Bickling — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:57:12 +0000

Perk up your home with pattern

Rick Bickling — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:15:43 +0000

(BPT) – Give your home an energy shot this spring with bright colors and bold patterns. “Patterns are hot, hot, hot,” says Cathie Pliess, program coordinator of design for The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and a certified interior designer. “Look for oversized patterns in bold colors on a white background.” Spring design is trending … Continue reading Perk up your home with pattern →

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Spring is in the air? Your complete garden planning guide

Rick Bickling — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 21:14:46 +0000

As we prepare to turn the calendar page from February to March, nature seems to be giving us mixed signals as to the immediacy of the rumored arrival of spring. A little of this, a little of that Spring begins officially on March 20, 2014. The time of the year where every garden is destined … Continue reading Spring is in the air? Your complete garden planning guide →

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Bid Adieu to Achoo: Finding Relief from Spring Allergies

Rick Bickling — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:16:23 +0000

(ARA) – For many, spring signifies the budding of flowers and longer days filled with warm sunshine. But for one in five people, spring also means allergies are in full swing. Seasonal allergies, also called allergic rhinitis, cause cold-like signs and symptoms such as itchiness in the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes and … Continue reading Bid Adieu to Achoo: Finding Relief from Spring Allergies →

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Four Easy Steps to Jump-Start Outdoor Spring Cleaning

Rick Bickling — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:40:22 +0000

(ARA) – If the warmer temperatures, bright sunshine and greening of spring give you the urge to clean, you’re not alone. If you want to make spring cleaning easier, especially outdoor spring cleaning, a little planning will save lots of elbow grease. Make outdoor spring cleaning a breeze with these four simple tips to ensure … Continue reading Four Easy Steps to Jump-Start Outdoor Spring Cleaning →

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Now is the Time to Plan Your Spring Garden

Rick Bickling — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:54:22 +0000

As we turn the calendar page from February to March here in Central Texas, signs of the approaching spring are becoming more and more evident. Signs of Spring When I looked out the window this morning, I was delighted to see the first peach blossoms just starting to bloom. My fall vegetable garden is reluctantly … Continue reading Now is the Time to Plan Your Spring Garden →

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Five Simple Steps to Ease Into Spring Projects

Rick Bickling — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:09:17 +0000

(ARA) – Now, while winter is still around, is the best time for homeowners to get a jump start on planning and prepping for their spring and summer home and garden projects; so when the weather really does warm up, it takes little effort to get the projects underway. In addition to fine-tuning home improvement … Continue reading Five Simple Steps to Ease Into Spring Projects →

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