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The Spirited Puddle Jumper

Creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern families.

Category: Gardening

Gardening hazardous trees

Are Hazardous Trees Putting Your Home and Family at Risk?

Posted on September 24, 2025February 10, 2026 By Becky

Seattle’s towering maples and firs add shade, seasonal color, and character to every neighborhood, yet their beauty hides real danger. Heavy rains saturate soils, winds batter aging crowns, and summer droughts stress roots, turning once-healthy trees into safety hazards. A single weakened limb or hollow trunk can collapse without warning,…

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Gardening spring flowers

How To Plan Your Spring 2026 Garden Makeover This Autumn

Posted on September 12, 2025 By Becky

Autumn might not seem like the season for garden makeovers, but if you want a blooming, beautiful garden by next spring, now’s the time to start planning. The chill in the air, the softer light, and the natural winding-down of your outdoor space actually make autumn the perfect moment to…

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Gardening slatted garden cladding

How External Slatted Cladding Can Transform Your Garden Space

Posted on September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 By Becky

Whether you have a generous back garden or a compact courtyard, how it looks and feels matters. It is where you relax with family, entertain friends, or simply enjoy a morning cuppa in the fresh air.  But if your outdoor space is looking a little tired or uninspired, a design…

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Gardening tree pruning

Understanding When to Prune for a Healthier Tree

Posted on September 10, 2025June 3, 2026 By Becky

Tree pruning, a crucial component of landscape maintenance, involves the selective removal of branches to preserve or improve a tree’s structure and appearance. It’s a practice that not only enhances the tree’s aesthetic appeal but also plays a vital role in its overall health. A well-pruned tree is less susceptible…

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Gardening yard

How to Stop Small Yard Problems From Becoming Big Disasters

Posted on September 3, 2025January 19, 2026 By Becky

Everyone wants their yard to feel like a safe and relaxing part of their home. It’s where kids run around, pets play, and families gather on sunny days. But sometimes, problems in a yard don’t look serious at first. A branch hanging a little too low or a tree leaning…

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Gardening Preparing your garden for autumn

Preparing Your Garden for Autumn with Style

Posted on August 28, 2025 By Becky

As summer slowly fades into autumn, our gardens begin to transform with rich colors, crisp air, and a sense of calm after the vibrant buzz of warmer months. But the changing seasons don’t mean it’s time to retreat indoors. With the right preparation, and a few key pieces, your garden…

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Gardening trees

How Artificial Trees Can Elevate Seasonal Home Styling

Posted on July 31, 2025 By Becky

Artificial trees offer a simple way to enhance home and yard styling for any season. They bring beauty and nature into spaces without the care real plants need. At Yard Work, significant work is being done to ensure these artificial trees elevate your seasonal home styling! This article explains how…

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Gardening flowers

Garden Plants That Last for Years with Minimal Fuss

Posted on July 4, 2025March 25, 2026 By Becky

Creating a garden that stays beautiful with minimal effort is a goal many homeowners share. Constant replanting, daily watering, and fiddly maintenance can make gardening feel more like a chore than a pleasure. That’s why perennial plants have become a trusted solution for gardeners who want vibrant borders, colourful blooms,…

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Gardening how to use intex pool vacuum

How to Use an Intex Pool Vacuum – 5 Top Tips!

Posted on July 3, 2025 By Becky

Let’s be honest—owning an Intex pool in your garden is basically the dream, right (you can see how much we love ours in my review here!)? Sunshine, splashes, lilos and those lazy afternoons that somehow turn into “we’ve been in here for hours” kind of days. But no one wants…

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