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How to Garden on a Slope
If your property contains a slope, you may have grumbled about problems with upkeep and erosion. However, a slope can make a dramatic setting for a rock garden or terraced planting. Work with the grade and orientation of the slope to highlight favorite plantings.
What Weight Oil for a Lawn Mower?
It’s important to keep oil in your mower engine. Oil is the lifeblood of the engine and without it you could seriously damage mechanical parts beyond repair. But you can’t just put any kind of engine oil in your mower. You have to pay attention to the weather so you know which weight to
Winterize Your Lawn - How to Winterize Your Lawn For a Beautiful Spring Lawn
Fall / Autumn is the prime time in which to prepare your lawn for the winter. By winterizing your lawn you are ensuring that your grass will be strong and healthy when the Spring rain and sun shine come around. By doing just a few tasks in the fall you can reap the rewards while everyone else is sti
How to Make Mulching Blades
Making your own mulching blades, as opposed to buying them, ensures the craftsmanship of the blades. Despite the difficulty of this project, it can save you lots of money on replacing store-made blades in the long run. Knowing the make and model of the mulching equipment you're fitting the blades to
Know The Benefits Associated With Hedging Plants
When it involves finding ways to improve your home, there are usually many steps you can take to get that enhancement. You can modify the color of the paint to alter the looks and draw ...
How to Increase the RPMs on a Craftman Lawnmower
The engine on your Craftsman riding or push lawnmower has a rated rpm, or revolutions per minute, listed on the top of the flywheel cover on the engine's information plate. The revolutions per minute are restricted by the governor flap bolted next to the flywheel. When the flywheel rotates to a high
Why Won't My Toro Lawnmower Start?
A Toro lawnmower, as with all internal combustion engines, requires four basic things to start and run. Gas delivers the fuel source for combustion. Spark provides the voltage for ignition. Air allows the gas to combust properly, and compression keeps all of the moving parts moving. If any of these
Salt Marsh Hay Substitute
Salt-marsh hay is found in marshes on higher ground. It doesn't contain weed seeds and is fluffy. Therefore, it makes excellent mulch. It is also an essential part of the salt marsh ecological habitat because of its nutritional value.
How to Repair a Lawn Mower Pull Cord Spring
With the exception of electric-start models, most walk-behind lawn mowers with gasoline-powered engines are started by pulling on a starter cord. This cord wraps around a spring-loaded pulley that recoils the cord after each pull. After years of recoiling the pulley after engine starts, the recoil s
April Landscaping Tips
There are a lot of garden statues that can complement your current landscapedecor and set-up. There are a lot of types of statues that you can choose fromto go hand-in-hand with your theme.
How to Replace the Drive Belt on a Murray Riding Lawn Mower 30-Inch 11 HP
Owners of older Murray riding mowers can perform repairs with replacement parts purchased from home improvement stores, local small engine shops or on the Web. Most Murray manuals can be downloaded free from the manufacturer's website or from websites that specialize in manuals. Many Murray mowers w
Veneer Brick Looks and Feels Like Real Brick But is Much More Affordable
Veneer is a material that is used in construction for decorative purposes. The material is also referred to as facing and can be found in many different materials. Veneer brick is one of the most popular kinds of this material and has the appearance of brick without the cost of brick.
Lawn Grass Varieties
Choosing a grass variety that matches your growing zone is an important decision.grass image by green308 from Fotolia.comTo have the lush, verdant lawn that every homeowner dreams about, you must select the proper grass variety for your growing zone and needs as the first step. Some...
Will Cedar Mulch Kill Ferns?
A few trees produce toxic mulches that some plants cannot handle. But cedar mulch does not harm ferns or other plants, according to Washington State University's Puyallup Research and Extension Center.
How Does a Sprinkler System Work?
Sprinkler SystemsAll sprinkler system work by bringing water from a water source through pipework to a designated place. There are many types of sprinkler systems, such as the lawn system. This can be as simple as a hose attached to a sprinkler or as complicated as an entire piped system...
Types of Motors for Elevators
Elevators have many different types of motors.glass elevator. image by Vonora from Fotolia.comElevators have become a standard part of most multistory buildings. Although several different types of elevator designs exist, almost all of them require some sort of a motor. Several types of...
How to Fix Between the Posts of a Wooden Fence
Wooden fences border property lines and decorate home landscapes. Over time, however, their beauty and function are somewhat spoiled by a need for repair and maintenance as they lose color, buckle and break. The fence posts will always be quite sturdy, so it is likely the only repairs you need to do
Is Scott's Fertilizer Safe for Dogs?
Lawn fertilizers such as Scott's brand, in conjunction with routine mowing, watering and aeration, are capable of keeping your lawn healthy and green. A healthy lawn is an ideal playground for your dog. Knowing whether or not Scott's products are safe for your pet adds peace of mind when you send yo
How to Install a TV Jack in an Existing Wall
A TV jack on the wall enables you to plug a video cable into a TV with an absence of cables cluttering up the floor. You can install the TV jack yourself to an existing wall where a video cable has been positioned. The TV jack can be purchased at select hardware stores and home and garden shops.
How to Install a Riding Lawn Mower Battery
Keeping a riding mower in good condition makes the task of mowing grass much easier. One thing that has to be done to maintain a riding mower is changing the battery. Changing the battery on a riding lawn mower is a simple task, but can become dangerous if not properly done. The most common reason f