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Sleeper sofas can also be converted into sofa beds
Looking for an appropriate furniture that will give a modern touch to your living room? Go for convertible sofas, which are both stylish and functional. More than ordinary sofas, convertible sofas have gained much popularity ...
Moss, Mould, Lichen Spraying With Spray & Away
If your driveway, pavers or cobblestones have a mix of weeds, moss and black mould here's the best way to handle this. Spray the whole area with a weedkiller first. Leave for 2 weeks with a hardware store poison.
Lawn Weed Treatments
Weeds can ruin the look and feel of a lush lawn. In addition to looking unsightly, weeds take moisture and vital nutrients from grass. There are chemical and organic solutions to keeping a lawn weed-free, but it is also important to follow good lawn maintenance practices to prevent weeds from growin
How to Lay Grass Turf
Laying lawn sod is a quick and relatively easy way to create a lawn. Even so, to get the best results, it's important to prepare your site carefully. Lay turf in the spring, after the soil has started to warm. Grass thrives in a sunny spot, so choose a site that gets at least five hours of sunshine
How to Sequence Plant Seeds
Vegetable seeds can be planted in a sequence that will ensure a succession of crops all summer long. Whether planting one variety over and over or planting different vegetables in succession, sequencing plant seeds can provide a large amount of produce in a small garden area. Plan the sequence for s
How do I Make a Rake to Attach to a Lawn Tractor?
There are many pull-behind rakes for your lawn tractor that you can buy. These rakes are expensive. You can build a rake that can be pulled behind your lawn tractor that will do an nice job and can be used for many years. This rake can be used for many different jobs in your yard; you can use it for
How to Tell When Spark Plugs Are Bad in Riding Lawnmowers
Checking your riding lawnmower's engine spark plugs at the start of the season and replacing them after every 100 hours of operation helps keep the equipment running smoothly. A rough-running or hesitant engine could be caused by a misfiring spark plug, which can quickly fail. The engine likely will
Ornamental Grasses in Colorado
Ornamental grasses beautify Colorado landscapes.ornamental grass image by Edsweb from Fotolia.comGrowing ornamental grasses in Colorado is a wonderful way to enhance your landscape. Ornamental grasses come in different heights, colors and textures. They are readily adaptable to almost any...
Patio Block Landscaping Ideas
Patio blocks are similar in structure to interlocking pavers and concrete bricks but thinner and hence less expensive. The standard size of a patio block is 1 inch thick, 1 foot square. The blocks come in a variety of colors and shapes and their texture is fairly similar to the concrete...
How to Build a Two-Story Covered Patio
Constructing a two-story patio can provide outdoor sitting space on two floors, but a protective railing will be required around the second-floor area. Designing and building the patio is similar to building a standard porch in all respects. To build the patio, invest time in designing it to look as
The Germination of a Watermelon
It may be hard to believe, but that giant watermelon you see at your local grocery store or farmer's market actually started out as a single seed, less than 1 inch in size. Germination of watermelon seeds can be a tricky business, and it's unlikely that all of the seeds you collect from your fruit o
Stump Removal Ideas
The removal of a tree stump from a garden can often be a problematic and time-consuming exercise. This is often due to the complex root systems which the plant creates . Root systems differ depending on the species of the plant. Older trees tend to have larger root systems, which can extend tens of
Companion Plants for Bunny Tails
Bunny Tails grass "Lagarus ovatus" is an annual grass with flowers that look like soft bunny tails. This ornamental grass grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. Used for borders, containers, accents and other landscape designs, this clumping grass grows 1 to 2 feet high wit
The Use of Wrought Iron Gates and Fences Are Once Again Becoming Popular
There is something to be said about using wrought iron gates and fences around the perimeter of your yard. They add a specific classical look to a garden area. Not only are they beautiful to look at in the right location, they can be used for security of the home.
How Much Grass Seed & Fertilizer Per Acre?
Fertilizers and grass seeds will list the amount needed per acre on the bag. However, if you lose the container, you will be pleased to know that there are general guidelines.
How to Get Rid of Clay in a Creek Bed
A creek may help prevent water from collecting in your yard and garden during a hard rain. Creeks are built with a clay or dry bed to carry water away from the home. There are many natural-looking creek designs that you can use to build a new creek or remodel an existing one. You can change the mudd
Fence Panels to Help Reduce the Effects of Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is being referred to as the modern plague because of the physiological and psychological impact it can have on a person. It is generally recommended for anyone living in an area with heavy traffic or in the vicinity of a railroad or airport to install sound proof fence panels to help
How to Dig Up a Lawn to Replant Grass Seed
If you are tired of tan, lifeless patches of grass in your yard or clumps of persistent crab grass, it may be time to renovate your lawn. There are several ways to renovate your lawn, but sometimes the damage is too severe for a quick fix. For a complete renovation, uproot your entire yard---grass a
The Best Landscape Perennials
Perennials can serve alongside shrubs and trees to anchor a landscape design with texture and color. These low-maintenance perennials can create a prominent display and exhibit interest throughout multiple seasons of the year. Each is suitable for a wide range of climate types, sun exposure and mois
What Gets Recycled in a Curb Can
Plastic, paper, metal and glass are integral parts of our daily lives, which means they're also a big part of our trash. In most places it's easy to recycle. Many municipal trash collection agencies provide curbside recycling services, and most don't require you to sort your recyclables by type. Her