Hang foil to scare birds away

Hang foil to scare birds away
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If birds are a problem, hang foil strips on plants to scare them away. You can also take strips of foil or foil-wrapped seashells, and string them from branches to startle bigger animals.

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A salt solution kills weeds

A salt solution kills weeds
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You can also prevent the growth of weeds in walkway cracks by making a solution of 1 cup salt to 2 cups water, and pouring it directly on the plants.

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