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Colors of a Scrub Oak Tree
The scrub oak tree or the bear oak (Quercus ilicifolia) is a deciduous tree native to the United States, the natural range mostly confined to the Northeastern regions of the country. The tree commonly grows in dense thickets and reproduces from acorns produced on wind-pollinated flowers. Various par
Cast Iron Outdoor Fireplace - Why a Cast Iron Chiminea is Great For Your Patio
Having an outdoor fireplace is fun. You can hold a party, enjoy music with friends, relax and be cozy with a fireplace to keep you warm even on windy or cold nights. You can have different types of outdoor fireplaces, they can be big, they can be small, and they can be portable ones or prefabricated
How to Remove an Empty Bottle From a Swiffer WetJet
The Swiffer Wet Jet is a handy tool to have to clean flooring. Its ease of use, efficiency at removing dirt and dust and its relatively inexpensive cost make cleaning easier. The traditional mop and bucket is replaced by the Swiffer Wet Jet cleaning system, which includes Swiffer Wet Jet cleaners. T
How Does a Fuse Work?
Traditional plug-type fuse used in household fuse boxesEvery electrical device in your home that is connected to a power supply is protected by a fuse somewhere along the circuit connecting it to electrical supply. Your riding lawn mower has fuses to manage electrical power for the...
Gabion Baskets Installation
Gabions are modular wire mesh boxes filled with stones or other materials, originally used to retain land or act as erosion control in engineering projects. More recently, they have become popular as decorative elements in architecture and gardening. Designed to fit together, they create a retainin
How to Reseed Fescue
Fescue lawns can look attractive year round. If properly maintained, they present a uniform blade height and deep green color that looks just like an outdoor carpet. However, since the grass can grow old and thin over a several-year period, part of your maintenance plan for your fescue lawn should
How to Remove a Drive Tension Pulley on a John Deere 826
The drive tensioner pulley on a John Deere 826 snow blower is the main component that engages the drive belt of the machine. The drive belt is the main belt that enables the machine to drive. Once the tensioner pulley is engaged, it tensions the drive belt until the wheels start turning. The tension
Material List for a Six-Foot Shadowbox Wood Fence
A shadowbox fence offers the same view to both neighbors.Carey Kirkella/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesA shadowbox fence is designed to be attractive from both sides, unlike most fence designs in which one side has full view of the posts and supports while the other side enjoys a view of the...
Composting And Microorganisms
Microorganisms are the workhorses of any compost pile. Several different types of microorganisms work to decompose the pile, each breaking down its own type of waste or compound. A good compost pile is one that provides the right variety of material and nutrients with the appropriate temperature and
How Long After Weed & Feed Can You Go on the Grass?
Wait 48 HoursApply Weed and Feed when the grass is wet. Allow the chemicals to permeate the lawn for 48 hours and then water the grass thoroughly. Do not go on the grass until you have watered the lawn thoroughly.Weed and Feed May Have DangersWeed and Feed may be dangerous even when...
Xeriscape Ideas for the Front Lawn
Xeriscaping saves water and money.grass,lawn image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comThe EPA estimates that 30 to 60 percent of urban fresh water use goes to watering lawns. Xeriscaping is a method of landscaping that can allow you to have an attractive lawn and garden without wasting a lot...
Ideas to Turn an Aluminum Screened Porch Into a Room
Porches can become rooms with some effort and insulation.front porch image by Steve Lovegrove from Fotolia.comTurning a screened porch into an enclosed room is an inexpensive way to add year-round living space to your home, primarily because the foundation work has already been done. The...
Security Benefits of a Remote Gate
Always a top priority of homeowners, increasing protection and security can mean the difference between a vulnerable household and a secure one. Households, commercial buildings and other establishments have come to rely on remote or electronic gates due to the tremendous number of...
Fast Growing Trees
Do a little research when you are considering planting fast growing trees to be sure of what type of tree you would like, as well as having a clear understanding of the type of environment you have to grow it in. This will help alleviate future problems up the road. You can easily buy flowering tree
DIY Walkway
Easy do-it-yourself walkways take little more than a single weekend to put together. Utilizing pea gravel for the walkway ensures that you will have an attractive, easy to maintain walk. Use weed mat underneath the walkway to avoid having to pull weeds later.
Factors To Consider When Buying Solar Pathway Lights
When it comes to home outdoor lighting, nothing beats solar pathway lights. They offer ample illumination to help people, homeowners and guests alike, walk around the lawn or garden at night. Whether it is for some socializing during a house party or to simply enjoy the air outside at night, these a
How to Build a Simple Tree House
If you are lucky enough to live in or near a wooded area, chances are your children have talked about building a tree house. Building a simple, yet functional tree house for your kids to enjoy does not have to be a difficult project to undertake; you can build one with a supply of 2-by-8-inch and 2-
Easy to Enjoy Solar Water Fountain
Have you ever wanted a trickling water fountain in your yard or garden but the thought of stretching power cords or the expense of running permanent power held you back. Now both those problems are eliminated with a solar water fountain. A solar water fountain is just what it's name implies, a
Cheap Way to Build Cold Frames
A cold frame is a box with a transparent lid that protects plants from cold temperatures. It stops the damaging effects of the wind and traps the available sunshine, creating a beneficial micro-climate for the plants within. You can use a cold frame on both ends of the summer season: to protect tend
How to Plant Winter Rye Grass in California
Winter rye grass, also known as annual or Italian rye grass, is most frequently used to provide grass cover for bare spots in a lawn or to keep the lawn green during the late fall, winter and early spring months. Many grasses go dormant during this period, but winter rye will stay green year-round.