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Gretchen Heber

Austin
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo Life, Aol, Flipboard, Bob Vila, NaturallyCurly, HouseDigest, Meetings + Events Magazine
Writer. Entrepreneur. Marketer. Founder/principal of @SocialGazelle, co-founder of @NaturallyCurly, mom of 3 boys.

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Better Looking Than Standard Gravel: The Permeable Material For Landscape Pathways Original

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By Gretchen Heber
| HouseDigest
If you're looking for an attractive gravel alternative to build a garden path with, consider crusher fines. Made up of fine bits of rock and sand, crusher fines compacts down tightly, forming a smooth, firm, and stable surface that's easier to walk on than regular gravel. And it looks better, too, offering a "softer" vibe to liven up your landscaping, especially compared to hardscape options such as pavers.
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13 Bugs That Invade Your Home in Fall—and How to Get Rid of Them Original

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By Andreana Lefton, Andréana E. Lefton Verified, Gretchen Heber
| Bob Vila
As summer’s warmth gives way to fall’s cooler weather, you might see an influx of bugs turning up inside your home. Like most creatures on Earth, insects seek shelter, warmth, food, and water. But come autumn, plant foliage withers and dies, taking with it the shelter and food sources bugs thrive on all summer. Add to that the chilly temperatures of autumn days, and bugs have even more incentive to find a more hospitable environment—often inside your home.
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Wow-Factor Flowers: 10 Big Blooms You Can Grow in Your Garden

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By Mark Wolfe, Gretchen Heber
| Bob Vila
Not only do giant flowers add a serious wow factor to your garden, there’s also evidence to suggest that some pollinators, such as birds and bats, are attracted to larger flowers more so than smaller ones. Additionally, many of these plants make excellent screens if you’re trying to add privacy to your yard, for example. As you scroll through this list of showstopping blooms, keep your local environment in mind to choose the plants that are best suited to your area.
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