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If you have visions of a beautiful garden this year, it’s time to add “prepare garden for spring planting” to your to-do list. Especially if you’re home for the season, you’ll find gardening to be one of the most fulfilling hobbies as an empty-nester or at any stage in your life.

Plus, gardening gets you moving and out in the fresh air after a sedentary winter.

So, we’ve put together these spring gardening tips to match your enthusiasm. They offer easy, quick rewards in the garden to get you ready for spring!

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While you’re home this spring, are you making these common spring gardening mistakes? You’re not alone. Gardeners and plants alike break winter dormancy with the early arrival of spring.

For both, it’s risky business.

While an early spring may give gardeners a welcomed head start, it can result in disappointments – like lost transplants and more permanent consequences including as soil damage.

Instead, temper your spring fever by exercising caution early on and avoiding the most common spring gardening mistakes, below.

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You might  consider a long soak in a luxury whirlpool bath something of an indulgence. Maybe you have the opportunity every once in a while, say, at a fine hotel or when you visit a day spa.

As it turns out, there’s good reasons to enjoy a luxury whirlpool bath more often–and it has to do with your health. Read on to discover all the justification you need to install a whirlpool tub at home.

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To the serious gardener, what to wear when gardening may not be a matter of fashion. Most make do with old jeans so they can drop knees-to-soil and wipe muddy hands without care. But if you plan to spend your time at home in the garden, you can do better than that.

That might mean considering the latest fashion trends in garden wear or weaving practical considerations into your outfit. Wearing a cute gardening outfit that is loose, airy, and durable can extend your comfortable garden time, and looks stylish too.

Read on to learn how to pick the best gardening outfit that is functional, and also looks and feels awesome. The right clothing can make all the difference.

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Minimalist bookshelf styling looks so easy. You might think you would perfectly place a few items in the bookcase, then add a pièce de résistance, right? Or maybe you wonder, do you take one thing away, like you do jewelry?

Truth is, it actually takes some know-how to successfully put the whole ‘less-is-more” concept to work into your bookshelf decorating ideas. So we looked to the design experts at Modsy for professional decor advice and simple bookshelf ideas.

Read on to discover some easy bookcase styling ideas so you can style your bookshelf and your home decor like a pro!

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If you share your living space, there are times when even the most spacious house can feel crowded. It may seem like especially close-quarters during changes of life: when you become empty-nesters, begin working from home, retire, or are simply spending more time at home than usual.

Perhaps it’s not the cozy home you might have envisioned, but don’t worry!

You’ll find unused space hiding in plain sight. Read on to learn how to create more space in your home by giving attention to these 5 neglected areas—without building an addition.

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Picture yourself in a beautiful outdoor space, sitting comfortably with a glass of wine and perhaps nibbling on cheese. You’re engaged in conversation or simply savoring a peaceful moment. The stresses of everyday life are melting away. Are you at a posh boutique inn? Possibly. But you could also be at home, once you learn how to create a luxury outdoor living space for yourself.

Read on to discover how you can enjoy all the riches of an outdoor vacation retreat just a few steps from your back door.

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Think of clusters of tomatoes heavy on the vine, glossy green peppers reflecting the sun, cucumbers, crunchy and cold. With planning and–OK, a bit of dirt under the fingernails–a harvest of lush vegetables from your backyard vegetable garden is yours to create. Whether you’ve got some time between your travel plans or are home for the foreseeable future, learn how to plan a backyard vegetable garden with these easy steps.

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