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How to Build a Fence for a Pasture

While there are many types of pasture fences, a wood fence best keeps your animals in place without the risk of injury that comes with wire or electrical fences. Wood fences are on the expensive side; however, the end result is not only functional, but adds a picturesque quality to the property....More...

The Removal of a Tree From a Lake's Dam

Over time with extreme weather, trees fall down. When a tree falls into a lake's dam, someone must remove the tree in order to prevent an over-flow of water. Trees can weigh well over a thousand pounds, which makes the task virtually impossible by hand. With a 4-by-4 truck and a tow chain, you can e...More...

How to Install Cultured River Rock

Cultured River Rock is a manufactured stone veneer that can be used to add a sense of natural outdoor rustication to any project. The stones come installation-ready from the manufacturer, with the back of the River Rock cut flush....More...

How Snow Affects Grass Seed

Grass seeds enjoy rich, moist soil, like most plants, but how well they can deal with temperatures depends largely on the type of grass. Some kinds are more fitted to growing in colder climates where there is a higher chance of snow, while others are easily weakened by snowfall. Grass should usually...More...

Weathervanes As Decor and Art

In our modern day and age the weather vane is being recognized as decor and functional art.It doesn't matter if the weather vane sculpture is contemporary, traditional, country, or classic, there is a place for the piece in the world of design....More...

Free Landscaping Ideas for Townhomes

You can create a beautiful patio or townhome garden on a small budget.patio image by fotogis?¡§le from Fotolia.comTownhomes provide small spaces for landscaping, and often those spaces come with a lot of restrictions from your townhome owners' association. These areas may be behind the......More...

Garden Bed Landscaping Ideas

Pavers edge flower beds along a path in the yard.garden image by fumie from Fotolia.comFlower or vegetable beds are decorative even as they are useful. Landscaping with garden beds can provide early and late blooms when raised beds protect plants from chilly weather. Garden beds showcase......More...

How to Restore a Sun-Damaged Wood Deck

Wood decks complement outdoor landscaping and boost property value. Although wood decks are constructed of durable woods, exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays fades the cedar, pine or redwood planks until they become gray and drab. Lack of deck maintenance allows the wood fibers to erode over time...More...

Instruction to Install a Solenoid on a Hunter Sprinkler System

A faulty sprinkler system can cause either over-watering on your lawn, or large patches of dried grass. One of the primary causes of this under- or over-watering is a faulty valve solenoid, and thus it is necessary to replace this component as soon as it wears out. Knowing how to complete this task ...More...

Planting Passionfruit Seeds

Passion fruit is a thick, yellow or purple fruit filled with sweet, aromatic pulp. The fast-growing passion fruit vines grow best in sunny, sheltered climates with protection from the wind. Since passion fruit plants have vulnerable root systems, they require fertile, well-drained soil and plenty of...More...

Privacy Lattice Panel Ideas

Lattice panels work well for privacy.Latice image by J Elkins from Fotolia.comIf you wish there were more privacy in your front or backyard, a lattice panel fence may be the solution. A lattice panel may be constructed in a variety of ways, from building a gazebo to adding a decorative......More...

How to Landscape with Mulch Plants

Living mulches, also known as cover crops, are planted as beneficial companions to other larger plant species or to boost the fertility of the soil during times when it is fallow and without a planted crop. Living mulches boost moisture retention in the soil, prevent erosion and soil compaction, sup...More...

The Disadvantages of Composting

Composting has disadvantages.outils de jardin image by Claudio Calcagno from Fotolia.comComposting may offer a way to create fertilizer for the rest of your garden at little cost, but some disadvantages do come with the practice. While many people who compost are aware of these......More...

How to Build a Deck

Learn how to build a 10' x 12' deck on the back of your house using these simple steps. The size of the deck can be modified easily, but extending the length of the deck beyond 10' will require using 2x10 joists. The deck is designed to be built on a basically flat yard, that is level with the ba...More...

How to Stop Grass Growing in Peat Moss

Peat moss is a useful landscaping tool for amending soil, creating potting mix or for mulch. Peat moss is such an effective substitute for soil that if you leave the bales in long-term storage, they can collect grass seeds. These grass seeds can sprout in the peat moss and bind it with their roots. ...More...

Things to Consider While Installing and Maintaining Synthetic Grass

A patch of well manicured green will not just add up to the charm of your exteriors but will also make an outdoor turf where you can play your favorite sporting activities like hockey or tennis among others. However, on the downside, natural lawn is difficult to maintain as it is expensive and labou...More...