![]() There isn’t a sentimental bone in my body so I haven’t collected them. Each Christmas ornament that was pulled out made me smile. We’ve had more tree accidents than I want to count so I’m hesitant to fill it up although I think super full trees are beautiful. Let your floral picks stick out a little further than the branches. Some people do their picks last to fill in gaps but I do the opposite. Mine are frosted cranberry stems as well as inexpensive cranberry candle rings that I opened up and straightened out. In addition to ribbon, I use floral picks which I add next. I want it to be noticed but not overwhelm the look. I cut the ribbon into 3 foot strips and tuck it in leaving large gaps in between each piece and randomly place them in a zigzag formation. It’s so much easier to tuck and shape when it’s wired. My favorite ribbon is made of cloth, not usually shiny and is definitely wired. The peppermint striped ribbon is the first thing I add. And that just ain’t right! It’s Christmas time a time to celebrate our Lord’s coming! Anyway, so that wouldn’t happen again, I decided I wasn’t making any new purchases and was only going to use the ornaments that were red, white or silver. I actually called it the Christmas Tree Without Charisma. It took two days to finish with maximum effort and it was just meh. Last year, I didn’t particularly like our tree. Here’s our peppermint striped Christmas tree! A Peppermint Striped Christmas Tree Since there’s so much to see, let’s get to it. A total of 38 to be exact! Thank you Joanne from Our Crafty Mom for hosting and pulling this together. Ha! For those who haven’t purchased or put up your tree yet, I have several trees on the blog today. I keep telling myself I have plenty of time. Here are a dozen mosquito repellent plants worth having in your yard, that are not only pretty, but that can help in the constant war against bug bites.We are getting closer to Christmas friends! Are you ready? I’m sorta kinda ready but not really. But for many people who are searching for more natural mosquito remedies, and don't have allergies, these plants make a noticeable difference-and they'll leave you smelling good! What's not to like about that? And for others who find themselves especially attractive to bites, this may not work well enough to make a difference. For folks who may be sensitive or have skin allergies, this is a bit of a nonstarter. If you want the mosquito-repelling benefit, you typically need to take a few of the leaves, crush them up a little, and then rub them on your arms and legs. But these mosquito repellent plants don't just waft that smell over the yard! ![]() While traditional sprays containing DEET and other mosquito repellants work by making your skin uncomfortable to land on, some plants actually smell strong enough that they can mask your scent, and/or confuse the mosquitoes. Mosquitoes find people and other animals to bite in part by sensing their body heat and movement, but mostly by "smelling" the carbon dioxide that is emitted from our pores. So here are 28 ways you can cut down on mosquitoes, including tips for making your yard less of a haven for the little beasts.Īnd, believe it or not, there are some plants that will repel mosquitoes-in a way. However, there are other parts of an environment, such as pools of standing water, that make a far bigger difference in whether you have a mosquito problem. So removing those plants from your yard may help. As adults, mosquitoes eat the nectar of certain plants, such as taro, papyrus, water lilies, and water hyacinths. And that includes certain plants! Believe it or not, mosquitoes don't live on the blood they take from animals (only the females bite, and they feed the blood to their eggs). ![]() Mosquitoes, like all creatures, are attracted to environments that contain the things they need to live. ![]() But what about the actual plants you're tending? Can those affect which creatures come buzzing? They can-in a way. It's tempting to throw everything you can at them, from store-bought bug sprays to having your lawn treated. ![]() And if they're showing up in droves, they can ruin a barbecue or make your gardening plans downright impossible. ![]()
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