Prep Your Plants and Pots for Spring, Cleaning Supply Expiration Dates, and More

March 10, 2022

Tip of the Day

Looking to overseed your grass this spring? Place an order for seed now so you’ll have it on hand when the weather gets consistently warm and ideal for seeding.

Happy Thursday! It’s that spring-cleaning time of year so now’s a great time to check if your cleaning supplies are expired. For folks looking to load up their patio with outdoor plants and veggies, it’s an equally great time to clean and sanitize your planters and pots.

But hey, let’s not leave the fun wining and dining elements out of the spring experience. We have a bunch of fun spring grill recipes to kick off the season and a boozy addition to your spring brunches.

And water cooler trivia? Here’s a tie-in to a bit we shared just a few days ago. On this day in 1876, the first phone conversation took place. Just three days prior Alexander Graham Bell had patented the telephone, then on March 10, he used it for the first time to talk to his assistant in another room within his laboratory.

– Jason

Reusing plant pots is an easy way to keep your gardening costs down. For the best results, though, you’ll want to make sure they’re sterilized and squeaky-clean before you put the new plants in there. Luckily, you can clean those pots right up with a few common household products. Read More »

Trends come and go in everything, including skin care. Lately, you’ve likely seen people online or industry experts talking about the importance of the skin barrier, but what exactly is it? Read More »

As the frigid air turns into a warm breeze, it’s time to pull out that dusty grill and get busy marinading! Resurrect your outdoor cooker with these perfect springtime recipes. Read More »

When you’re standing over the kitchen sink doing dishes, there are a few essentials that should be within arm’s reach, and one of those is dish soap.
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Laundry is a chore that never really ends, so you don’t want to run out of the thing that makes it possible: laundry detergent.
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If you want to add some large, lovely lilies to your home garden or grow your own to become fresh cut flowers for your living space, you’ll need to purchase some lily bulbs first.
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Old-fashioned mop and bucket sets weren’t built for comfort and often just spread the dirt around.
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If you’re convinced the perfect cutting board doesn’t exist, you might want to rethink your stance. There’s a new launch from an affordable retailer that might just change your mind. Read More »

You’ve had that bottle of all-purpose cleaner under your kitchen sink since your last spring. Now that the time has come around again, you might be wondering if your cleaning supplies expire. Read More »

Spring is nearly here, and with the weather warming up, you might be planning a few outdoor gatherings. If you are, TikTok has the perfect snack. Read More »

Surprise! Just like you need to clean your washing machine and dishwasher, you also need to clean your cleaning supplies. That includes those scrubbing brushes you use to clean your toilet. The good news, though, is that it’s not that difficult or time-consuming. Read More »

Hippies and classic car fans rejoice—the VW Microbus is back! Volkswagen debuted the modern Microbus, called the ID Buzz, during a livestream on March 9th. The vehicle will launch in Europe later this year, though it won’t sail across the pond until 2024. Read More »

How long should a phone last? Well, according to Fairphone, it should last as long as possible. The Fairphone 2 launched all the way back in 2015, but as Fairphone promised, it can now install the Android 10 update. Read More »