Nora Held
Nora Held
Apart from being our main writer, Nora also works for a number of gardening-related sites and magazines, sharing her experience as an owner of a small farm in North Carolina.

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11 Best Soft-Top Gazebos – Create a Shady Spot in Your Yard!
Do you want to beautify your outdoor areas and extend the outdoor sitting space in a budget-friendly but creative way? A soft-top gazebo is your answer to make an attractive and cozy shaded sitting area that gives your garden and patio a luxurious look. These portable, lightweight, and cost-effective structures are ...
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9 Best Copper Fire Pits for Unique Backyard Atmosphere
As the cold months approach, we believe that you are looking for ways to keep warm and cozy, right? There are several things that you can do and appliances that you can buy for your yard, but nothing beats a good, old fire pit. There are several types of fire pits, but many users agree that the best copper fire pits ...
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7 Best Fire Pit Covers to Save Your Equipment from Rain
It’s the season for roasting chestnuts on an open fire. Before you run out and grab marshmallows, you’ll want to make sure you have a sound fire system for your yard. Your fire pit will only be as good as the fire pit cover it is accompanied by. You may think something designed to be set on fire doesn’t need care, but ...
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4 Best Fertilizers for New Grass – Give It A Good Start
Having a healthy, green lawn is a dream for most homeowners around the world, right? A rich, green lawn is a joy to sink your bare feet into and it makes the landscape look so much better. The best fertilizer for new grass will keep the grass under your feet healthy and will reduce the incidence of weed or pests. ...
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7 Best Smokeless Fire Pits with a Unique and Highly-Efficient Design
Getting the best smokeless fire pit in the market isn’t impossible, but it might be a bit challenging. This is mostly true if you don’t know what features to prioritize in your selection. However, with a bit of our help, you can see the various options you have and why you should select them. We’ve reviewed below ...
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8 Best Fire Pits under $100 – Reviews and Buying Guide
While it does seem like there’s not a lot to them, getting good value for money in a fire pit for less than $100 can be difficult. This is because the best fire pits under $100 are mixed in with a couple of bad choices, and in some cases, it can be tricky to tell them apart. That said, you can educate yourself on ...
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8 Best Fire Pit Spark Screens – Use Your Fire Pit Safely!
A fire pit can be a fantastic feature in any landscape design. It not only looks great, but can allow you to gather around a fire with family and friends. Unfortunately, fire can produce sparks that can be dangerous. So, you’ll need a fire pit spark screen. But, not all top rated fire pit spark screens are as good as ...
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7 Best Fire Pits under $200 – No Need to Break the Bank for an Excellent Model!
A fire pit can be a superb feature in any landscape design, allowing you to socialize in your yard, even in colder weather. However, if you think you know what fire pit you should look for, you may be mistaken. Not all fire pits are the same quality and offer the same features. Fortunately, you don’t need to break ...
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5 Best Plasma Grow Lights – Incredible Technology for Your Plants
Did you know cannabis growing needs better lighting to obtain better harvests? Well, with the continuous advancement in technology, there is a huge impact virtually in all spheres of life. Hydroponic farming needs advanced lighting options in pursuit of better harvests. How will you get a dependable lighting solution? ...
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How to Keep Pond Water Clear Without a Filter
There’s something incredibly tranquil about a beautiful pond full of wildlife and gurgling water. However, murky water in your pond quickly takes all the magic away, and even the wild animals  in it soon start to disappear unless you take action to keep the pond clear. For those who know how to keep pond water ...