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Yard Ideas With White Picket Fences
Create a full look over foliage around your white picket fence for maximum effect.picket fence detail image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.comWhite picket fences are a classic accent in American landscaping. The tradition of planting floral arrangements around a white picket fence exists...
Ideas for a Mulch Flower Bed
Mulching in the garden is one of the most advantageous methods you can use to help your garden grow. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Services, mulches are either organic, such as grass clippings or bark chips, or inorganic, such as plastic chips or new
Flowers That Can Stand Up to Dog Urine
Flowering bayberry is hardy enough to withstand dog urine.bayberry in autumn image by Scott Williams from Fotolia.comFlowering plants that stand up to dog urine need to be made of hardy stock. According to Scott Aker of the Washington Post, flowering plants that can withstand assaults by...
Furnishing Your Patio With Stylish And Comfortable Furniture
Having the right kind of furniture can provide both comfort and style in your home. Aside from the interior aspect of your home however, you can extend your living spaces into your deck space by adding the right kind of patio furniture. This can allow you to enjoy the same comfort that you could hav
Central Florida Landscaping Ideas
Central Florida landscapes must work with both the climate and surrounding natural elements.florida resort image by Dave from Fotolia.comCentral Florida has warm temperatures combined with sunshine and a moderate amount of rain throughout the year. If you live in the area year-round, your...
Why Should You Consider Retaining Walls for Your Home?
Whenever there is a change in elevation of ground, which at times may exceed the angle or repose of the layer of the soil, structures referred to as retaining walls are designed. Lateral pressure of the soil gets resisted with the construction of such walls. These walls help in providing adequate su
A Touch of Elegance With Beautiful Stone Products
Decoration is an art, a well decorated home and garden emits positive vibes and makes your house and garden pleasing to the eye. For elegant decoration - play with colour, play with style, and play with beautiful accessories!
How to Design Backyard Plants
Designing backyard plants can contribute to the overall beauty of the landscaping and home. You can use the architecture of your home as a guideline for choosing what plants to use and where to create garden beds. Likewise, many gardeners use their natural surroundings as a source of inspiration whe
Name the Patron Saints of Vegetable Gardens
Gardeners may find some assistance in patron saints, according to Catholic tradition.Dougal Waters/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesVegetable gardens have several patron saints, according to ''Butler's Lives of the Saints'' and Catholic Online's database of saints. They include St. Werenfrid,...
How to Build a Simple Bench With a Backrest
Benches are an easy way to add more seating to your living spaces. Create a versatile seat for your space by building a simple bench. This bench consists of a back, sides and a seat. Make a bench over the weekend as a practical do-it-yourself project. Benches are a classic piece of furniture that wi
Patio Shape Ideas
Use accessories and interesting patterns to weave a theme through different zones.patio image by fotogis?¡§le from Fotolia.comSeveral circumstances factor into dictating the proper size patio for a backyard. If working with a small to medium size space, decide how much grass is required...
Barbed-Wire Fence-Building Materials
Commonly used as fencing for pasture land, barbed wire relies on sharp metal prongs twisted to the wire to discourage livestock from leaning or stressing the fence. Barbed wire also is used on top of brick or cement-block walls to secure property from intruders. Building a barbed wire fence require
Different Types of Metal Plates
Brass push plates are often used on doors.aged door pull plates image by dav820 from Fotolia.comWhile nearly any kind of metal may be formed into a plate, only a few are used in home building and remodeling. Metal plates can be used to strengthen joints in wood, in decorative elements...
Lawn Maintenance Tips for a Greener Yard
If you've always envied your neighbors green and thriving yard, read our tips and work on your own! A little timely lawn maintenance goes a long way toward growing and maintaining a lush, green lawn.
Inviting Mother Nature Into Your Own Backyard
Everyone wants a beautiful yard to relax in after a hard days work, for visiting guests to enjoy, and to enrich and add beauty to the neighborhood one lives in. One of the best things one can do and certainly the one which creates the best balance between Man and Mother Nature is creating a yard tha
How to Build a Simple & Permanent Fire Pit
Having a permanent fire pit installed in your yard will add an established look to your setup. Permanent furniture is a bold move for bold people who do not change their mind. All this can be accomplished with a simple design that will not cost much money and will look natural and professionally ins
What Is Food & Yard Trimming Waste?
Food trimmings are scraps from fruits, vegetables and certain other foods that aren't eaten, while yard trimmings are garden refuse. These wastes can either be discarded or processed into compost.
Outdoor Living Spaces: 5 Tips for a Great Design
Since the downturn in the economy many people are now entertaining at home. Most homeowners want a relaxing spot to enjoy the outdoors and hang out with family and friends. No longer relegated to just children toys and overgrown grass, the backyard is being reclaimed as an extension of the interior
What Are the Different Types of Wire Ropes?
Wire rope is used for a variety of tasks.Close up steel wire rope image by Paula Gent from Fotolia.comConstruction engineers use wire rope for a variety of tasks requiring strength, durability (or resistance to abrasion and corrosion), flexibility and heat resistance. Differentiate types...
How to Repair a Lawn Mower Pully
Belt driven pulleys deliver mechanical power to every function of a riding mower. These pulleys and their bearings see a lot of service during the course of their useful life. Due to the amount of dirt and debris that accumulates in and around the lawn mower pulley, bearing failure is common.