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How to Install Block Pavers
Block pavers are usually the size of bricks, but they also come in other sizes. Pavers offer a way to create intricate patterns, and they are commonly used for patios, walkways and driveways. It is not difficult for the average homeowner to lay a path or work with pavers. They are also relatively ch
The Differences Between a Deck Screw & a Construction Screw
Homes require near constant maintenance. Today your faucet leaks, tomorrow a window breaks, next week an air filter needs replacing, last month a door hinge detached from the frame. Maintaining the home requires a cursory knowledge of myriad things, including building materials. Deck screws and cons
How to De-Thatch Your Yard
Thatch is the layer of dead and living organic matter sandwiched between the soil and the grass. When this layer becomes larger than half an inch, it inhibits grass growth, provides a hospitable environment for pests and reduces air circulation. By removing this layer with a power rake, you help fer
What Is Terracotta Clay?
The term "terracotta" is used to refer to a waterproof type of clay that is used in both construction and in ceramics. This clay most famously comes in a distinctive brown orange, though other colors are possible. In many cases, it is used with a glaze that leaves the surface dry and matte. Terracot
Container gardening where water needs to be conserved
Container gardening is a great way to have a beautiful garden if you live in dry, desert like conditions. The container will keep the necessary moisture in and they can be moved around to various ...
How Does Bahia Grass Spread?
A native of Brazil, Bahia grass (Paspalum notatum) was first introduced into the United States in 1914, according to the University of Florida's IFAS Extension Service. The grass found favor as a pasture grass due to its aggressive growth habits and ability to survive in sandy soil. A warm-season pe
How to Start a Metro Compost Bin
Compost is the black gold of gardening---with many metro governments encouraging city residents to reduce waste through composting, why not give it a try? Vermicompost is a great indoor or outdoor compost method that uses worms to speed up the decomposition process and create compost. The whole pro
Top 5 Landscaping Design Concepts to Master
Landscape experts and new ones must know the basic landscape design ideas that they need to master for greater creativity. Anyone can landscape their home lawns and garden for fabulous look. You just have to know the basic landscaping design ideas which are your top design foundations for future pro
How to Design a Porch Enclosure
Decide on a porch enclosure based on the architecture of the house. If the front porch will be enclosed, make sure its exterior covering matches the elegance of the front facade of the house. Use screening, glass or solid enclosure materials, such as house siding. Invest in high-quality trim and fra
How to Landscape on Acreage
One of the benefits of having acreage is all the space in which to garden. Unfortunately, one of the overwhelming parts is all that space to have to work and plant. Before buying plants, you need to know what you have to work with. The Internet and library will offer most of the help you need to get
Landscaping and Its Great Investment
With the economic recession hanging like a dark cloud, it is inevitable to see homeowners scrimping on their household expenses. Even with that fact in mind, landscaping services should not be discounted. It is an ...
DIY: Concrete Pavers
Concrete pavers, also known as paving stones, are available in a myriad of colors and shapes. Solid, inexpensive and nearly indestructible, concrete pavers lend themselves to dozens of different uses. Use them to build paths and patios in styles that can be rustic, formal or anywhere in between.
Do-it-Yourself Hardware Cloth Trellis
A trellis is a necessary item for any gardener who wishes to maximize the growth and productivity of climbing plants such as peas, beans, hops, and many kinds of flowers. Some trellises are made simply of wooden poles or stakes, but for plants that like to spread out, like beans and peas, a trellis
Homemade Children's Garden Gates
A child's garden gate can be constructed either for the child's own recreational use or it can be a professional and a functional gate with a child-themed imagery and colors. A child's play gate can be used for the entrance to their secret hideout and a children's-themed gate would be likely used on
Creative & Eclectic Backyard Retreats - 10 Design Ideas
Is your style or personality imaginative, playful and full of color? Do you love nature, art and perhaps an element of whimsy? Why not capture a perfect combination of your style and your love for nature in a unique outdoor space? This article shares ten ideas to help you design a backyard retreat t
Tree Care - Ensure You Protect Them As They Are Your Best Friends
Trees basically extend shade and beauty to the entire environment. There are basically two reasons why they need to be tended to. Woody plants provide a wonderful landscape and lend a charm. The other advantages of planting shrub are communal benefits, environmental benefits and so on.
How to Remove Sawgrass
Sawgrass is a fast-growing plant with serrated edges that spreads easily in yards once it appears. This stiff grass is easily distinguishable from the surrounding grass by its texture and saw-like blades. Simply treating with a chemical product to kill the grass typically only kills the top blades a
Fence Styles for Privacy and for Beauty
People love their fences. There's just something so very cozy about the way they screen your home from the world outside. When you decide to build a fence around your home, the effect you wish to achieve will largely determine the fence styles you will end up considering.
15 Great Metal Garden Furniture Tips
This article contains 15 tips for buying, accessorising and maintaining metal garden furniture. Before you buy a metal patio set, make sure you accurately measure your designated space. You'll want about 90cm (3ft) of space around the table to accommodate chairs and people. This will allow peop
The Best Way to Cut Plastic Tubing
There are a variety of types of plastic tubing you may come across in the home. You might need different tools for each depending on the gauge or thickness of the tubing and its material. Most plastic can be easily cut with tools you already have in the home or workshop, such as a utility knife, a h