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What are the Requirements for Installing a Silt Fence in Texas?
Silt fences are used all over the United States as a way to prevent erosion and water runoff, and protect bodies of water from soil runoff that could change the make-up of the body of water. Like many states, Texas complies with federal standard for silt fence and erosion control...
Check Out These School Canopies
A canopy is basically a structure used to give shelter. It can be commercial spaces or organized institutions like schools.
How to Polish Slabs That Decorate Your Yard
Many people spend a great deal of time making sure their yards look just right. Lawns are watered and fertilized, hedges are trimmed with care and optimal plants and flowers are chosen to accent every aspect of the area. Polished slabs are also used in walkways, walls or as borders to give your outd
How to Fill Holes in a Cinder Block Wall
Cinder block construction is frequently found in basements, garages, sheds and retaining walls, and sometimes entire homes are made from cinder blocks. This makes knowing how to deal with holes in a cinder block wall a basic skill for a do-it-yourself homeowner. How to fill a hole in a cinder block
Rock Garden Plant Ideas for Sunny Sloped Locations
Plenty of plant species exist suitable for use in the parts of a rock garden occurring on the sunny sloping areas of your property. These species, some native to North America and others of foreign origin, thrive in a full sun environment. Use them to create ground cover on your sunny...
Winter Lawn Maintenance Tips
With winter fast approaching many people believe that they no longer have to worry about taking care of their lawns. However, nothing can be farther from the truth as there are still a few things that you should take care of if you want to make sure that your lawn stays fresh and green by the time t
How To Design Pool Decks
A pool deck definitely requires advanced planning. In fact, how and where one builds his decks can most certainly affect the way the ground is landscaped and terraced around the side of the pool. On rare occasions, it might even affect the design of the concrete apron that surrounds the pool.
How Fast Does Turf Builder Work?
Turf Builder is a line of lawn care products manufactured by the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company for year-round feeding and maintenance of all types of lawn grasses. The Turf Builder line also includes Turf Builder fertilizer plus other chemicals, such as weed killers. Depending upon the health of your l
How to Create a Dry River Bed Landscape
A dry river bed adds texture and a focal point to the landscape. It can control and direct excess water flow during heavy rains when placed near downspouts or in low areas. The bed also prevents erosion and creates a place to display plants. A dry river bed fits into many landscape and home styles.
When to Plant Coriander Seed?
A fragrant, flavorful spice, coriander adds a hint of orange and sage to sweet and savory baked goods, soups, salad dressings, and meat and vegetable dishes. Coriander spice is made from ground cilantro seeds. Cilantro grows fast and goes to seed rapidly. Plant cilantro in the herb garden and collec
Prevention of Fence Post Rot
Setting a post for a fence or mailbox can be hard work, so you'll want the post to last as long as possible. An unprotected fence post could start to rot in as little as three years. With proper preparation, your posts will be standing straight and tall 10 or 20 years after you set them in the groun
The Difference Between Duvet Covers & Coverlets
Snuggling under lovely bedding soothes the soul and helps you enjoy a great night's sleep. The key to selecting the perfect bed linens lies in understanding the unique pieces that make up a complete bedding ensemble. In addition to mattress covers, sheets and blankets, you'll want to consider a duve
Benefits Abound with Artificial Lawns
Artificial lawns offer a wide variety of benefits and advantages including saving water and money. But artificial lawns are also pet-friendly and beautiful year-round with minimal maintenance. Artificial Lawns Are Great for Pets Many people ...
The Best Electronic Fence for 15-Pound Dogs
Keeping your pets in the yard can be a hassle when you have a little dog that can fit through even the smallest holes. An electrical fence is one of the best ways to keep a little dog from digging and squeezing out of the yard. These fences come in a variety of models that are designed to work on do
How to Remove a Tree Stump with a Stump Grinder
After cutting down a tree, you will have a tree stump left in the ground. You can leave the stump in the ground, burn it out or use a stump grinder to grind the stump away. Using a stump grinder is safer and quicker than burning to remove the stump; it can take several days to burn the stump complet
Echo Trimmer Repair Advice
Echo's line of trimmers for homeowners and professionals run on standard two-cycle engines. These simple engines require only three basic components to start: compression, fuel and spark. Whenever you have trouble starting or running your trimmer, check to see if any or all of these components are m
The Reasons for Edging a Landscape Bed
Planning for landscape bed edging begins when the bed itself is being created. Along with choosing the location and flowers for a bed and determining soil quality, Cornell University Home Gardening advises that homeowners use a garden hose, flour, lime or landscape paint to mark the bed's edge to st
The Cost of Building an In-Ground Pool
A pool is a major investment, and the amount of money you spend to get it installed will likely run into many thousands of dollars just for a fiberglass pool insert kit or a poured concrete type of in-ground pool. This amount doesn't even include the other installation costs. How much your job costs
How to Fix a Riding Lawn Mower
This is a broad topic. Fixing a riding lawn mower can be easy or hard depending on what the problem is. In some cases it may be impossible.
How to Apply Thin Brick Walkways
Thin bricks are often easier for new do-it-yourself homeowners to work with, compared to thick, traditional-style brick. This is because thin bricks are so much lighter and take a lot less effort to install. For example; if you think a brick walkway can add some character and style to the outside of