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Soil Preparation for Gardens and Lawns
Learn all that you need about soil preparation for your garden and lawn to create a beautiful and green backyard. Use these organic techniques to keep your garden and lawn natural....More...
Landscape Irrigation Systems
Landscape irrigation has been used as a means of increasing productivity and improving the quality of produce for hundreds of years. There are many different irrigation solutions, usually determined by factors such as locality, climate, availability of water and any local regulations regarding the u...More...
Can Grass Grow from Clippings?
Grass clippings make up ten to twenty percent of the solid waste collection done in communities every year. And while it may seem like refuse from a freshly cut lawn, clippings have much to offer back to the grass that still remains intact. This article will discuss the benefits of recycling grass c...More...
How to Build a Brick Barbeque Pit
Nothing tastes quite as good as homemade food prepared on a sizzling barbeque. The tastiest dishes are slow cooked for tenderness, moistness and flavor. One way to enjoy delicious barbeques in your own back yard is to build a brick barbeque pit. With a few simple supplies and tools, and an afternoon...More...
How to Design a Deck for an Above Ground Pool
After installing your new above-ground pool, you may decide that you want a deck to make access easier. The first step to any good construction or remodeling project is to plan and design the project to get the final results you are looking for. As with any construction project, you will want to at ...More...
Considerations For Your Pergola Project
Whether you are looking to define an outdoor room or increase sun and rain protection, Pergolas make an excellent addition to any landscape. A Pergola will not only enhance your home's beauty but can also ... ...More...
Lawn Problems & Ant Hills
Many species of ants like to live in lawns and other turf grass areas. Some gardeners choose to ignore them because they often don't damage the lawn, but they could construct unsightly hills....More...
Which Kind of Fence Should You Get?
If you visit the website of a firm which offers fencing services in North London, you will see that they have a large selection of different fence types available for you to install. You may ... ...More...
How to Install Timber Retaining Walls
The longevity of a timber retaining wall is determined by how soundly it is built. A retaining wall built without a buried footer stands a chance of washing out at the bottom. Without pea gravel and perforated pipe, water logs heavily behind the wall and may cause it to buckle, break apart or wash o...More...
How to Define Landscaping Land Design
A landscaping design is often a reflection of personality and home structure combined. You might be the type of person that desires bold colors and dynamic shapes to fill the landscape. Alternatively, you may desire a calming white and green landscape in an organized and soothing fashion. Your home ...More...
How to Adjust the Wheel Height on a Craftsman Lawn Mower
Craftsman rotary and mulching lawn mowers operate like most other push mowers. You need to perform regular maintenance to keep the mower running well, and sometimes you have to make adjustments to the cutting height of the mower. Long periods between mowing will require you to adjust the wheel heigh...More...
Knowing How the Right Landscape Equipment Will Help You
Landscape equipment is essential if you want to landscape quickly and easily. The right equipment really can help to make your job so much easier and it can be found in all garden centers so you should find the right equipment close by. ...More...
How to Replace a Murray Mower Pull Rope
The pull rope, also called a recoil cord, on a Murray mower can break at any location after a few years. The cord weakens from deterioration caused by age and moisture, which can lead to breakage. The knot at the end can also loosen and cause the cord to pull out of the assembly. If the cord has no...More...
How to Grow Columbine Mix From Seeds
A low-maintenance, deer-resistant perennial that performs well in rocky gardens, borders and mixed flower beds, columbine comes in vibrant tones of purple, red, yellow, white and pink. Columbine flowers make attractive cut or dried bouquets. Not native to North America, it grows readily throughout ...More...
GE Concord 4 Installation Instructions
The GE Concord 4 system provides security monitoring for households and businesses. The system uses wireless sensors placed throughout the premises to report any break-ins. If Concord 4 detects a disturbance, it automatically notifies an off-site security center. The center may choose to notify the ...More...
Biting Lawn Insects
Most yards and lawns are teeming with insects that live both below and above the surface. Some of these insects are harmless to humans, while others leave painful bites, stings or welts....More...
How to Hold Steel Fence Posts Steady Before Pouring Concrete
Steel fence posts can be used as a means of support for wire mesh fencing as well as barbed wire fences. Steel fence posts should be installed in the ground in such a manner as to provide stability for the wire or mesh that will be attached to it. Concrete is often used to set metal posts; however, ...More...
How to Dig a Post Hole the Fast & Easy Way
The most difficult task in building a fence is digging the holes for the posts. This can be backbreaking labor. A typical post will be 4 feet by 4 feet and 8 feet high. At least 1/3 of post should be underground. The hole should be twice the diameter of the post, which requires digging a hole 2 fee...More...
Native Plant Gardening 101
Many individuals who first venture into native plant gardening or landscaping have little idea about what type of plants or trees to grow. In recent decades, there has been a push towards growing native plant and tree species in each state....More...
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