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Video: How to Build Hydroponics for Tall Plants
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Hi, I'm Paul Holowko. Today, we're gonna learn how to make a hydroponics system for tall plants. Now a tall plant can mean anything of a viney, like a viney tomato plant or you want to go ahead and plant a kiwi fruit or some non-deciduous plant. If you're gonna do a...
Video: Potting Zucchini
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Hi. I'm Farm to Table chef Teca Thompson at tecathompson.com. And today we're talking about potting zucchini. So here I have a 5 gallon bucket and I've filled it most of the way full with all purpose potting soil. So this is an old used bucket as you can see so I've...
Decorating Ideas for Outdoor Tall Planters
Incorporate tall outdoor planters into your backyard landscaping plans as well into your front yard or porch. Planters transform your yard into a hidden oasis by screening off areas of your property or adding special touches to water gardens or pond areas.
How to Pour a Cement Patio
Designing and installing a new patio can take a great deal of planning and work. There are design styles to choose from, materials to purchase and in some cases, you may need to check local building codes before breaking ground. For a simplified patio installation, consider putting in a concrete sla
How to Lay Thin Brick on Floors
Thinbrick is a brick veneer, with the look and feel of brick at a fraction of brick's width. Used as a flooring material, Thinbrick installs much as any stone tile would. A layer of thinset mortar binds the bricks to a prepared subsurface, holding the bricks secure in the pattern you've chosen for t
How to Choose the Right Awning for Your Home?
Awning also popularly known as the overhang is mainly found at the entrances of hotels or other buildings. This canopy like structure is not only placed to give the entrance of a building a majestic appearance but also provides several other benefits.
How to Install a Blockwall With Rebar
Whether a concrete block wall is to be part of a building or a freestanding security or privacy barrier, it is built with the same techniques, including the addition of reinforcing bars -- "rebar" -- into the hollows of the blocks for additional support. Both types of wall also need a firm, level ba
What Are Cactuses?
Cacti are a type of plant found in North America that are well known for their distinct appearance. These plants have sharp spikes on them and are usually green in color. While many think of cacti as outdoor plants found in only specific regions, they are widely available and kept by some as decorat
How to Remove the Deck of a Cub Cadet Mower 1554
The Cub Cadet Series 1554 mower represents one of the biggest investments in any lawn enthusiast's arsenal. The popular tractor mower features a 54-inch deck that can cover wide swaths of your yard and reduce cutting time. Owners of this mower know that routine maintenance procedures like removing m
Teak Benches - One Would Be a Spectacular Fit in Your Garden
You just completed this awesome garden space filled with flowers, shrubs, and rock paths. You even put in trees and now since the projects done, you need a spot to sit down where you can just relax and enjoy it all. And, teak benches are a great option that will provide you with that spot.
Definition of a Split Rail Fence
A split rail fence is a fence with open spaces between the rails. A traditional fence appears solid because the rails, or the horizontal planks, are placed very close together. A split rail fence is not solid, but may only contain two rails spaced widely apart.
Reasons to Aerate & Overseed Lawn
Healthy lawns are rooted in healthy soil. Vibrant, lush landscaping that is properly cared for will require less water to maintain and will withstand stresses by preventing invasive weeds, harmful insects and nonbeneficial organisms.
How to Build a Porch & Deck Around Trees
If you have a home in the woods or your home or pool is located next to a tree, your options for building a deck or a porch are to cut down the tree or build around it. Building around it preserves the tree so it will continue to provide a wind break and summer sun relief for your home. However, b
Maintenance of Cast Stone Outdoor Fountains
Outdoor fountains made of cast stone, which is essentially man-made limestone, are most stylish and with a modicum of attention, will last for decades. This article provides care and maintenance tips for any outdoor cast stone object.
How to Fix the Electric Start in a Toro
Toro, the maker of residential and commercial-use lawn equipment, utilizes an electric start system in its riding mower and tractors. The electric starter works in conjunction with the Toro's ignition switch and the battery to crank the engine. Over time and with heavy use, the Toro starter can go b
Types of Grass Used on Local Football Fields
This football field's turf is Kentucky bluegrass, fescue and perennial ryegrass.50 Yard Line on Football Field image by Chuck Alexander from Fotolia.comFootball is a damaging sport to turf grass. When choosing grass for a football field, you must select ones that are adaptable to your...
How to Install Block Garden Edging
Garden edging, regardless of the material, separates garden space from a yard or lawn. Garden edging provides a distinctly noticeable border that protects the garden's contents from lawn mowers and weed eaters. Block garden edging requires only minimal labor. However, some homeowners may wish to ins
How to Dry Fresh Mint Plants to Make Tea
Drying mint plants to make tea is a satisfying way to provide yourself with soothing and refreshing mint tea. According to the website Farm Fresh Living, mint plants should be harvested or trimmed regularly for ideal drying and storage. Dry mint in the oven, in a dehydrator or by hanging. Store to p
How to Use a Patio Table With a Built-in Fire Pit
A patio table with a fire pit in the center adds warmth, light and visual appeal to your outdoor entertaining atmosphere. Most of these tables use propane gas for the fire, but also come with a conversion kit for natural gas. A few tables do not have a gas hookup but come with an iron bowl for conta
Cold Weather Damage to Sprinkler Systems
Frozen water is one of the worst enemies of sprinkler systems. Because water expands when it freezes and sprinklers don't give expanding water room to move, frozen water can break key components. You need to winterize your system every year before the first deep freeze. Winterization involves blowin