Those That Don’t Get Along

Just as we don’t always get along with certain people and find them hard to take or to be in their presence, your plants have the same problem. We’ve looked at those plants that happily grow together, but what about those that don’t like being in close proximity? While it may seem to be impossible to believe, some plants really don’t like each other. Certain herbs when planted next to vegetables improve the flavor of the veggies while others may give a strong and unpleasant taste to neighboring plants. Those with shallow root systems too will compete and steal nutrients … Continue reading

Debt Settlement

This morning I saw a commercial for a debt forgiveness program. It’s not the first time I’ve seen the commercial and other ones like it. It sounds really great. Just wipe away your credit card debt without declaring bankruptcy. I’ve known for years that you can call your creditors and negotiate a repayment of a fraction of what you owe. The theory is that the creditor will be grateful for any payment and a settled account is better than one that ends in default. What you’ll find, though, is that creditors don’t want to settle the debt. Why should they? … Continue reading