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It’s a common misconception that cotton is the king of all bedding materials. While cotton might be the most popular fabric on the scene, it’s not necessarily the most desirable. For starters, cotton crops are often slathered with pesticides and harsh chemicals before they are even picked. By the time the material is finally turned into fabric, it’s drenched with bleach and other artificial substances.

Bamboo bedding, on the other hand, is all-natural and untouched pesticides and other undesirable chemicals. Just like with cotton, you can evaluate the softness and durability of bamboo sheets by looking at the thread count. Hold the sheets up to a light source and make a mental note of your findings. If the sheets are mostly opaque, they should be comfortable and sturdy. If they’re translucent, they are thin and won’t last long.

As any proud homeowner will attest, it takes hard work and dedication to get your lawn and garden up to snuff after a long winter. When the snow melts, there’s an abundance of debris to be raked and cleared away. Flower beds must be dug and fresh bulbs planted. With all these tasks and more vying for your attention, it’s easy to forget about the importance of pruning your trees.

The aesthetic advantages of pruning are obvious, but there are significant health and safety benefits to the practice as well. Reduce the likelihood of falling branches and limbs causing injury to you and your family members by getting out the gardening tools and eliminating the dead patches of trees. Trimming dead branches promotes healthy growth in the future. Lush, green trees and shrubs should be the centerpiece of your well-manicured yard.