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Deck Stain Paint Colors

Stain protects wood decking.tools on deck image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comLeaving wood decking unstained is leaving it unprotected. Eventually water and the UV rays of the sun will cause the decking to deteriorate. Wood turns to a gray color if not stained. Some homeowners prefer...

The Advantages of Owning an Electric Mixer

Herbert Johnson invented the first electric standing mixer in 1908. While the mixer he created was largely for bakeries needing to mix and quickly produce large quantities of food, the invention was a stepping stone to the smaller electric mixer found in most homes. Technically most...

How to Make Pine Tree Stumps Rot

Cutting down a tree is a difficult task in and of itself, but removing the stump from the ground is sometimes even more difficult. If the root system is substantial, machinery might be required to dig and pull it out. If you are dealing with a stump in your backyard, such as from an old pine tree, y

Seed Stage of a Plant

PurposeSeeds are the result of fertilization of a flower, whether it is edible or ornamental. Fertile seeds are future plants, containing all of the genetic coding necessary to produce another plant of the type that produced them. Selective pollination produces hybrid seeds, combining...

Front Yard Fence Styles

The picket fence is a type of front yard fencingpicket fence detail image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.comThe type of fence you choose for your front yard is largely dependent on the reason behind putting a fence up in the first place. For example, you could choose to install a fence for...

How to Lay Sod in Late Fall

Laying sod is a quick and easy way to repair an already beautiful lawn or start a new one. Sod is pre-established grass seed, which gives it an advantage over regular grass seed because it can be laid with success later in the season. In fact, sod can be laid from early spring to late fall in most c

Landscape Design Tools

Designing is considered to be an art, and tools are the equipments that help a person to perform any art accurately and beautifully. Similarly, the appropriate use of the right tools can help create the most elegant landscape for the garden.

Root Damage on Perennials

Perennials are plants that return to bloom again year after year, even if they are killed down to the ground by frost. The key to this re-blooming habit is healthy roots. Damaged roots will harm the perennial's ability to grow well and may even cause the death of the plant. Root damage on perennial

Landscape Design Software

When you first start landscaping all you really need is a pen and pencil to see your designs, but if you are a professional or have moved onto more advanced landscape design then you need ...

Customize Your Outdoor Living Areas

Many people tend to forget that their backyard and living area is entirely customizable. Sure - there may be concrete on the ground now, maybe the dirt is a little dry, and the plants are not to your liking.. but all of that can be changed and customized to look however you want it.

The Many Styles of Adirondack Chairs

Adirondack Chairs have been around since Thomas Lee invented them back in the early 1900's. They've come a long way since he designed a chair just for his particular need. But they all still have one basic fundamental in common - a slanted back rest.

How to Remove a Spark Plug From a Lawnmower

If your lawnmower engine runs erratically, your spark plug may need attention. Sparks plugs can lose efficiency for two reasons. If the fuel air mixture is too lean the engine will run hot, resulting in elevated combustion chamber temperature. This eventually burns off the ends of your plug electrod

Green Landscaping Approaches

If you are a true blue nature lover who wishes nothing more than to be safe to the natural environment, you'll find a certain destination for you to express your love of nature and that ...

Landscape and Ecology Surveys, United Kingdom

The word ecology refers to the study of the environmental systems. In the world that we live in today, the environment is deteriorating fast. There are many reasons for this. We have become careless about protecting the greenness of our surroundings.

How Deep Should I Plant Line Posts for a Chain-Link Fence?

Chain link fencing can establish a border between two properties.green chain link fence image by GoodMood Photo from Fotolia.com30 Inches DeepDig post holes at least 30 inches deep.Digging in the garden image by dquinnan from Fotolia.comWhen installing chain link fencing, set the posts at...

Enjoy The Asian Beauty of Bamboo Water Fountains

Bamboo water fountains really are quite unique and have been used for centuries in ancient gardens right up until modern day. Adding a bamboo water fountain can give a very Asian feel to one's garden and home.