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Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Install a Chain Link Fence
Installing a fence can provide safety and security for your home, keeping your kids and dogs in your yard while keeping other people out. Many types of fencing available for homeowners, but one of the most popular is chain-link. A chain-link fence is one of the more economical choices in fencing mat
What Are The Different Types Of Grass And Why It Matters
Grass is not just grass; there are so many kinds it can be mind boggling. That's not a reason to give up though! By learning the basics of different types of grass you can reap a lush, green, healthy lawn.
Do-it-Yourself Home Surveillance Systems
Do-it-yourself home surveillance systems have become a cheap and relatively easy way to keep an extra eye on your home when no one is around. These systems do not even require the monthly fees established home security outfits do. All you need is an extra computer, a webcam, an Internet connection a
Gate Latch Ideas
Some gate latches operate as stand-alone fasteners.wrought iron gate image by david hughes from Fotolia.comThere are a wide array of gate latches available, most of which will work with any well-built gate. Some latches work as a stand-alone fastener, but others will need a padlock or...
Plant A Meadow Garden With Wild Flowers
Learn how to plant a beautiful and easy meadow garden that will your and your friends and family will enjoy for year.Plant seeds (daisies) or established plants such as iris, lilies, or primrose.
How to Install a Wood Fence Across a Concrete Patio
You've decided to build a new fence and you know just where it should go. The only problem is, there's a stretch of concrete you'll have to cross. Installing fence posts on concrete is not as difficult as it first seems. You will need a galvanized fence bracket and four Tapcon-style concrete screws
What Will You Do With Your Adirondack Furniture When It's Old?
'Nothing lasts forever' - or so the old saying goes. But maybe it can. Have you ever thought what you would do with your Adirondack Furniture and other outdoor patio furniture when you are tired of it or it's passed it's 'sell-by date'? Well, I guess it all depends on t
Tips for a Beautiful Lawn
A beautiful lawn takes work, but is worth the effort.Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty ImagesA beautiful lawn is a source of pride. A rich carpet of green grass makes a home look well maintained and cared for, reflecting the time and effort taken to maintain it. A healthy and lovely lawn is...
How to Compost Oak Leaves
Oak trees offer shade, ground stabilization, the production of oxygen and usage of carbon dioxide, a place for play, a habitat for wildlife, and plenty of leaves in the fall. Because the leaves take a little longer to compost than other leaves, they are better suited as a rough mulch, but composting
How to Repair Lawn Ruts
Ruts may develop during renovations to your house, from trucks unloading supplies in the yard. Ruts can also develop naturally through water erosion. Regardless of how you obtained ruts in your yard, they can become an unsightly mess, filling with stagnant water and breeding mosquitoes. Fill the rut
DIY: Plastic Fencing
Adding a fence to your home will add charm, style and privacy. Installing a plastic fence yourself can be moderately easy and cost effective. Plastic fences are durable and virtually maintenance free. Purchasing and installing a pre-fabricated fence allows for a quick change to the appearance of you
How Long Can I Keep the Grass Rolled Up Before I Lay Sod?
Sod is one way for a property owner to have an instant green lawn. For best results, install sod the day you purchase or receive it. If you can't lay it down within 24 hours, take some precautions so it doesn't turn yellow and start to die before you place it on the ground.
Soil Vs. Compost
Soil is the dominant growth medium for plants, though gardeners can also use water as a growth medium. Composting material is used by some gardeners to cheaply restore nutrients and improve the soil overall. While composting is not necessary, composting can reduce the amount of work that gardeners h
How to Take Care of Caladiums
Caladiums are recognized for their eye-catching foliage rather than flowers. They will enhance any shade garden and provide texture and color, as long as the conditions are right. Read on to learn how to properly care for these striking plants.
Video: How to Grow Hydroponic Strawberries Hanging in Troughs
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Hi, I am Paul Holowko. Today, we're going to do hydroponic strawberries in a trough garden. For instance on a balcony in your kitchen or really anywhere around your house that might be sunny. So the way you start out with generally it's easy to get a six pack of...
How to Grow Juncus Spiralis
Juncus is a genus of grassy plants commonly known as rushes. Juncus spiralis is a evergreen perennial rush native to North America with common names like corkscrew rush and spiral rush. It has spiraling leafless stems, and grows to a height of 3 feet with a spread of 2 feet. Juncus spiralis requires
How to Build a Pizza Oven Using Terracotta Clay
Building a terracotta pizza oven is inexpensive and rewarding. You can assemble it in a day by yourself. To cook with a clay oven, you light a fire and let it burn for three to four hours inside the oven. Then you remove the fire, insert the food and seal the oven with a door to retain heat. When yo
Problems With a Push Mower
Push mowers have both advantages and disadvantages.Woman trying to mow yard with manual mower image by bawinner from Fotolia.comThere are several advantages to using a push mower, also called a walk-behind mower. They are a good choice for people who have small yards to mow, and prefer a...
How do I Seal Creek Beds With Bentonite?
Bentonite is a special clay that can form a water tight layer. It is often used to line pond beds and water storage tanks. There are two common types of bentonite, sodium bentonite and calcium bentonite. The molecules in sodium bentonite swell considerably when they become wet, while calcium bentoni
Green Lawn Care Is Becoming a Fashion Statement
Green lawn care, green energy, green landscaping: they are all becoming a status symbol. Even cars are now going green. It seems that the whole world suddenly woke up and realized that there were limits to what we could do to the earth we live on.