The pecan pie is a classic North American dessert. I am ashamed to say that as a Brit, I have only tried one recently, but I will admit it lived up to the hype! The buttery flavor matches so well with caramel.
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Have you ever wondered why you can’t go foraging around Christmas time, and make your own ‘chestnuts roasting on an open fire’? Chestnuts are available at supermarkets in the festive season, but it is extremely difficult to find your own in the wild. To understand why, we need to look back at the history of
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Oak trees are well known for their majesty. They lend their stark beauty to the stunning autumnal landscapes, with their leaves turning into multiple shades of yellow, orange and brown. Despite their beauty, it might be quite annoying to have one close by as they are home to some pesky little parasites called oak leaf
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Welcome to our indoor palm tree care guide. Did you know that in feng shui, palm plants are thought to bring positive energy and luck? They also represent life and fertility and other generally good things. Palm trees are a popular houseplant, and easy to grow — you don’t have to be a master gardener
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If I told you a Hican tree is a bi-generic hybrid cross of hickory trees and pecan trees, then the name might make sense! They are also called a hican pecan tree, because they are a pecan cross. These trees bear delicious nuts, that are a mix of both hickory nuts and pecans.
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Maple trees planted in your yard offer myriad different benefits, most notably their autumn colors, and the shade they provide. Many species of maple trees put on a stunning display of colors including browns, oranges, and reds every year. Maple trees are available in numerous species, and come in all shapes and sizes.
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Thatch is a mix of accumulated dead and living plant material that accumulates at the base of the grass plants, where the stems meet roots and soil. A thatch later that’s roughly less than 1/2-inch thick can be beneficial to your lawn, but any thatch layer over 1 inch can do more harm than good
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