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How to Grow a New Lawn Organically
You want a healthy lawn that's safe for kids and pets to roll around on every day, not just between drenchings with chemical products such as fertilizers and pesticides. Go organic so that everyone can relax and enjoy the lawn all season long.
How To Install Tension Cable on Chain-link Fence
A tension cable, sometimes called a tension wire, will add stability to the chain-link fabric on a fence. When used near the bottom of the fence, the tension wire makes it more difficult for animals to dig under the fence, since the fabric won't have any give to it. You can choose to thread the wire
How to Install Swimming Pool Hoses
Swimming pool pump hoses are very simple to install on your pool and pump. Since they are typically exposed to the outdoor elements, hoses tend to weather and crack. When your pool hoses crack, the pump pulls air instead of water, potentially damaging the pump, which means you will need to replace t
Problems With Big Screen Televisions
Your big screen television could have some minor problems.tropical landscape on flat screen tv image by javarman from Fotolia.comIf it seems like everyone except you has invested in a big screen television, you may think it's time you got one, too. But before you purchase this expensive...
How to Build a Kid's Rock Wall
Rock climbing isn't just for outdoor adventurists looking for thrills in remote locations; with a little know-how and some DIY attitude, a homemade wall used to simulate climbing can be created. Popular among many indoor and outdoor playground designs, a scaled down rock wall for kids can be built t
Concrete Posts and Concrete Gravel Boards
Concrete posts and gravel boards are a very wise choice, this articles explains more. The benefits of using a concrete board are that once installed your fence panel will not touch the soil, protecting your fencing panel from the soil greatly removing the chances of your panel rotting due to moistur
How to Build a Ground Level Wooden Walkway
A wooden walkway can create a natural pathway through your landscape. Although wood may not be as durable as stone or brick, it will complement the natural surroundings and provide a relaxing, organic space. Use cedar for the wooden log rounds that will make up the walkway. Cedar is naturally rot an
How to Adjust Cones on a Dixon Lawn Mower
Dixon Corporation is a manufacturer of zero-turn riding mowers and tractor mowers for residential and commercial uses. According to the Dixon-ZTR website, the company has been utilizing zero turn technology on its mowers since 1974. Cones are a part of the transmission assembly and help to control t
How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade With a Dremel Tool
Dremel tools are extremely versatile, due to the large array of tips for different applications. A dremel tool has a sharpening tip that sharpens knives, scissors, gardening tools and lawn mower blades. It sharpens both riding and push lawn mower blades without the need to remove them from the mower
The Uses of Hydrated Lime
Hydrated lime is an organic product that has many beneficial uses. Add hydrated lime to soil to make a hospitable growing environment. It can also be added to human and animal wastes to reduce odors and aid in the decomposition process.Hydrated lime is created when limestone
Why Pay for Lawn Care?
Professional lawn care can cost a fortune and it doesn't make sense to spend the money if you enjoy maintaining the lawn yourself. However, professional lawn care does have several advantages that makes it worth the cost for some homeowners.
Backyard Decor: Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space
If you're having a garden party, an intimate gathering for a few friends or a huge formal event such as a wedding or a birthday celebration, you have a wonderful opportunity to decorate your backyard ...
How do I Pick a Protein Skimmer?
A protein skimmer is a device used in home aquariums that isolates and removes harmful proteins from the aquarium water before those proteins can be broken down into harmful chemicals that could be potentially hazardous to your fish. There are numerous types of protein skimmers available from differ
Dreaming of the White Picket Fence
Picket fences are one of the most popular types homeowners install. They are made with individual slats that have gaps between the pickets and are a couple of inches apart and prevent the fence from blocking the view while looking the same from either side. This is why they are often referred to as
Construction Plans & Techniques for Retaining Walls for Patios
Retaining walls planned and constructed in conjunction with patios are one of the most pleasing landscape features for the homeowner. When planned with sensitivity, they become a valued architectural addition for the property. Take advantage of the different levels created by retaining walls to cons
Video: Controlling a Hydrangea's Size
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Still with hydrangeas, this is Nicholas Staddon from Monrovia Nursery. We are going to talk about controlling a Hydrangea's size. Now there's a topic of conversation. Controlling a Hydrangea's size is not difficult. First and foremost you can buy smaller varieties,...
Does Pink Muhly Grass Grow Flowers?
Few plants are as deceiving in appearance as pink muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris). Its finely textured foliage and hazy pink flowers give this native grass a delicate charm, but in reality muhly grass is a tough, drought-resistant perennial that's perfectly at home in hot, sandy sites and dry
Railway Sleepers- The Right Choice For My Landscape
Nowadays, landscapers, builders and garden designers discovered the many functions of railway sleepers. They choose these kind of material for their stonework in the garden for it gives them many options in using the sleepers. ...
How Does Deck Stain Work?
Why Stain a Deck?Stain protects decking and railings from the damaging effects of sunlight and the elements. Water, whether from melting snow or tropical rain, causes wood decks to rot, joints to loosen, and nails to pop. Even woods that are resistant to rotting, like cedar and redwood,...
How to Create a Worm Bin
Creating a worm bin is a simple and inexpensive process that will allow anyone, regardless of how much space they have, to create their own composting area indoors or outside. Urban gardening has become a major trend in cities for those who want to keep a garden but do not have enough space for a tr