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Landscaping Designs for Small Yards

The advantage of a small yard is that the landscaping details can be worked out more intricately. Because space is limited, you will need to utilize every square foot in a productive way. The beauty of the yard, as well as its function, will enhance the home's livability. You will also want to enter

The Benefits Offered By A Skilled Landscaping Expert

Everyone can have a beautiful property, even home owners with little knowledge about local plant life. With the services of a qualified Delaware landscaping expert, they too can have a picture perfect backyard.

How to Change a Tire Tube Mower

A riding mower's tire pressure can affect the mower's cutting ability. An overinflated tire can cause a rise in the mower's height from the ground and will result in little cutting of the grass. An underinflated tire can cause overcutting of the grass due to the lowered height of the mower. The unde

Easy to Grow From Seed Grass

Growing your lawn from seed is far less expensive than hauling in sod. Many factors go into your success with a seeded lawn, not the least of which will be your choice of the appropriate seed. You're going to need to do some research to make sure that the seed you choose is the best one for your pa

The Best Way to Melt Ice on Sidewalks

The best way to melt ice on sidewalks is going to be determined by the current temperature, if the area is going to be exposed to sunlight or will be shaded for most of the day and what type of foot traffic is to be anticipated. Rock salt, potassium acetate and other types of deicers are commonly us

How to Kill Carpetgrass

Carpet grass (Axonopus affinis or A. compressus) is a turf grass that performs well in sites with poor drainage. Unfortunately, it invades other lawn grasses where favorable conditions exist, giving a scraggly appearance due to its abundant seedheads. Since it is a grass, it is difficult to eradicat

How to Care for Mexican Feather Grass

Mexican feather grass is an attractive bunch grass that is easy to grow, free of pests, and resistant to drought. The plant consists of graceful, soft blades that move with the slightest of breezes. Its beauty and resilience makes Mexican feather grass an ideal ornamental grass for landscaping. Inco

Front Yard Landscaping Ideas for Bungalows

Bungalow houses have a very specific style of architecture and are full of character and charm. Thus, it is important when choosing landscaping for the front yard of your bungalow that you carefully align it to the style and scale of of your home. The right landscaping can enhance the features of

Outdoor Deck Lighting - For Entertaining Or Relaxing

When you use outdoor deck lighting there are so many things that you can create with it. It really comes down to your deck and how you want to accentuate it's features. The lighting will take care of your needs no matter what you decide. That's why it is so versatile, and increases in popu

Creating a Garden Getaway

Every year, when summer approaches, people tend to start thinking about outdoor projects they would like to complete. Creating a new design for your outdoor living area may seem easy, but with so many types of gardens to choose from, you may become overwhelmed. Modern garden design is becomingpopula

Landscape Water Wise Irrigation Controllers

Ever driven down the street and wondered why the lawn sprinklers are on at the local supermarket, post office, shopping mall (you get the idea) when it is raining? The answer is simple; these irrigation systems are programmed to run for a set time and date, regardless of the weather conditions. Woul

How to Build a Covered Patio

A patio will be your special place to relax, have a barbecue or have an intimate social gathering or birthday party. Building one may seem complicated. However, with a little know-how and time, you too can build your own special place. For the utmost in weather resistance and durability, you will wa

Cleaning a Commercial Canopy

Businesses look better with a commercial canopy, but they need to be cleaned every once in awhile. Here are some steps to take to clean them.

Look After Your Hedge

All hedges whether they are conifers, laurels (or for that matter privet, beech, yew or box) require to be looked after in a proper manner, and that means clipping them annually. This is no great hardship since you need to mow your lawn probably once every three weeks! If you are not going to look a

Importance of Farm Machinery

Centuries ago, men tilled the soil with primitive devices constructed of sticks and stones. Now, farmers in the agriculture industry sit in the air-conditioned cabs of sophisticated machines that harvest acres of corn, wheat and oats. Farm machinery plays a prominent role in the world of agriculture

DIY: Welded Fences

Installing a welded wire fence can provide a boundary for your property or safety for children or pets. Although this multipurpose fencing option is lightweight and cheaper than chain-link and wooden fences, it is sturdy and easy to install. It is comprised of steel or wooden posts anchored into the

How to Thatch a Palapa

Whether your palapa, an open-sided structure, is a single pole or four-legged structure, it will provoke thoughts of balmy climates and vacation hotspots. A palapa with properly installed thatch allows the wind to blow through to provide you with a comfortable oasis while blocking sun and rain. That

Working in a Stream to Your Landscape

Creating a stream with a waterfall that meanders along a slope tumbling over rocks, and trickles through nooks and crannies ending up in a pool can be an expensive landscape project choice, but indeed, is quite worth the effort when done right. Its ambiance plays a prelude to and extends into all th

Projects Using Old Fence Panels

With its silvery patina, rough texture and knotty pattern, old wooden fencing can be made into charming, rustic furniture and decorative items. When you reuse the wood from an old fence, you're being smart in several ways because repurposing wood keeps it out of the landfill, saves valuable resource

Benefits of Early Lawn Treatment

The look of your lawn can be determined by the way you have been treating your lawn. Care should be taken on regular basis to have a well maintained lawn. You may want to keep the grass green and thick while others may want to have thinner grass in the garden. Weeds do not look good in the lawn and