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How to Build a Concrete Form for a Patio
Extend the life of your concrete patio by taking the time to build a form before you pour the wet concrete. Building a concrete form after excavating and before laying a course of gravel will also ensure your patio slab has crisp corners and does not spill onto surrounding ground. Leveled edges of t
Troy-Bilt Garden Equipment
Troy-Bilt specializes in outdoor power and lawn equipment, including lawn mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers. The brand was started in 1937 and acquired by Modern Tool and Die Products, located in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2001. You can purchase these products from home improvement stores or...
Strange Looking Ornamental Plants
Give plant lovers a break from common houseplants.plant image by prinzesa from Fotolia.comFor the plant lover that has everything, consider a gift of strange looking ornamental plant. Unusual plants provide a definite conversation piece and give plant owners a refreshing break from caring...
Tree Preservation - Topping is NOT the Solution
An "at-risk" tree is one where the combined circumference of all the major leads in the crown is much greater than the circumference at the base of the trunk. This causes a tree to be top-heavy, which makes it a good candidate for breakage or uprooting problems. Topping is a misguided and
How Much Concrete Should Be Used for Wooden Fence Posts?
When constructing a wooden fence, you need to ensure that the posts are properly secured with concrete. This article is gives you the calculations needed when setting posts in the ground using concrete.
How to Maintain Zoysia Grass
Zoysia grass is a durable, turf-like grass that is ideal for lawns, golf courses and parks. The grass is best suited to growing in the western and southern regions of the U.S. or as far north as Connecticut. In areas that are further south, the grass thrives with partial shading during the hot month
How to Clean Concrete Paver Bricks
Concrete paver bricks come in a variety of colors and textures that mimic the look of real stone. Most companies manufacture concrete paver bricks with beveled edges to reduce tripping hazards and a course surface that reduces the likelihood of trips and falls. Concrete paver bricks require regular
How to Dig a Swimming Pool
An in-ground swimming pool provides endless fun for friends and family through the warm-weather months. What's more, the kit of materials for vinyl-lined pools allows a moderately skilled homeowner who can operate heavy equipment to build it on his own. The construction of the pool begins with clear
How to Stucco a Cinder Block Wall
Stucco can be applied to a cinder block wall to give it a finished look with texture, pattern and color. A cinder block wall can be sufficiently covered using one scratch coat and a finish coat for a total stucco thickness of one-half inch. You can choose from a variety of patterns and finishes or y
Cycle Shelters - Uses, Styles and Reasons
Cycle shelters provide a method of storing cycles that keeps them tidy and out of the way as well as ensuring the security of cycles and in many cases at least partially protect them from ...
How to Prep a Lawn for Slit Seeders
Slit seeding is a method used to restore bald spots on your lawn. It also helps to keep your existing lawn thick and green. A slit seeder is a machine that makes cuts into the lawn and drops seeds into the cuts. It is less invasive than aerating, but it is still an effective way to plant seeds.
Pool Installation Instructions
Swimming pools have become a source of relaxation and family fun and enjoyment set in the comfort of one's own backyard. Some people like the small, uncomplicated wading pools that can be disposed of at season's end. Others prefer to have an in-ground concrete or fiberglass pool installed, which und
How to Make a Stone Walkway From Concrete
Walkways guide guests from the street or driveway to the front door and give them a well-defined place to travel so they do not destroy your grass. A backyard walkway can provide a flat surface for seating so that people can gather or encourage short walks around a lovely lawn or garden area. Many h
7 Popular Nursery Items You Really Don’t Need
Designing a nursery on a budget? Saving money by knocking these items of your must-have list.
Native Texas Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses native to Texas are hardy and require little maintenance.grass image by Pencho Tihov from Fotolia.comNative Texas grasses have sustained wildlife, livestock and people for centuries. In modern times, people value hardy grasses for their ornamental effect of adding...
How to Make a Tiki Patio
Outdoor spaces have evolved from the simple concrete or paver patio to a more decadent extension of your indoor space. If you enjoy a taste of the tropics, create a tiki-themed patio in no time with the addition of a few simple elements that will transport you to your own tropical oasis every time y
Effective Ideas for Borders and Landscapes
Effective borders add a clean edge to your landscaping.Landscape image by Tony Walker from Fotolia.comSome borders are made to corral mulch and other garden materials, keeping them from spreading out onto the lawn. Others are simply decorative. Whatever your needs, a good border helps...
What Kind of Grass Grows in NW Florida?
Many of the golf courses in Florida are covered in zoysia grass.golf image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.comNorthwest Florida, also known as the Florida panhandle, is a subtropical region of the state with sandy soil and mild to warm temperatures throughout most of the year. There are...
How to Deter a Small Animal From Digging in Newly Planted Impatiens
Impatiens are beautiful annual flowers that add color to a flowerbed. However, people are not the only creatures that enjoy these flowers. Many critters like to dig in flowerbeds or eat impatiens. Rabbits and deer are the two main culprits, although any animal can dig in a garden, even if it doesn't
How to Build a Basic Treehouse
Treehouses vary from the simplest playhouse for your children to an abode adequate for an entire family. The style of a treehouse is also dependent on weather conditions year-round and the species of trees in your region. Consult with your local building regulations to check if there are any restric