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A Gazebo Can Make Your Landscaping Spectacular
It wasn't to long ago in history that a gazebo could only be had by royalty or the very elite. Well that is not true anymore! The average homeowner can have a gazebo to brighten up their landscape with just a little money, a weekend, and maybe a few friends.
Tips for Beginners on Seeding a New Lawn
If you are seeding a new lawn there are a few things you need to consider before spreading grass seed. First you need to look at the soil. It's very difficult to grow good grass in bad soil; to make things easier, you should evaluate and prepare your soil.
How to Take Care of a Bald Spot in Your Lawn
A bald spot in your lawn happens when there is a great deal of traffic in the area, or when it doesn't get enough water, sun or drainage. To repair a bald spot in your lawn is not an overnight task unless you want to lay sod, which could die anyway, depending on the conditions. However, with time, y
The Difference Between Hydrated Lime & Quicklime
Several substances useful to industry and the home and garden are manufactured from the sedimentary rock known as limestone. One of these is agricultural lime, made simply by grinding the limestone down to a desired granularity. Additional processing can produce two additional materials called quick
Evergreen Landscaping Ideas
When you think of landscaping, what comes to mind? Expanses of lawn where children run? Pretty gardens with spectacular flowers? Trees and shrubs with unique form or foliage? These are all elements of an attractive landscape, but evergreen landscaping is a must in order for the look to be complete.
High Utility Bills - How Your Yard Ties Into Them
The dollar certainly isn't worth what it once was. One needs only look at your utility bills to know that. As they go up, there are steps you can take in your yard that will ...
How to Make Compost for the Garden
Compost adds organic matter to soil, improving texture, increasing aeration and releasing valuable nutrients to promote plant growth. Whether you choose to grow organically or simply want to give your plants an added boost, compost is an environmentally safe way to recycle organic wastes. Making com
Winter Preservation Techniques for Your Lawn Mower
Winterizing your lawn mower is an important procedure often overlooked by a large number of users. It is very important that you're taking as many precautions as you can towards the end of the season ...
Pine Mulch vs. Hemlock
Mulch benefits landscaping and plants in a number of ways: It retains water, adds nutrients to the soil and prevents weeds. However, a number of different types of mulch exist, from pine to hemlock. When choosing a type of mulch be sure to consider the acidity or alkalinity of the soil as well as ot
Information on Revive for My Lawn
Living in an area with poor soil makes it difficult to grow a lush green lawn. Revive lawn products are designed to increase the amount of water your soil absorbs, which benefits your lawn's root system by providing added moisture and decreasing precipitation run-off. The manufacturer of Revive also
Alabama Vegetable Garden Planning
Alabama falls in both U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 and 8. Summers are long and warm, while winters fall to freezing only in the north of the state. These regions offer ideal growing conditions for most vegetables, in both summer and winter.
How To Design An Outdoor Kitchen
Designing an outdoor kitchen may be the fulfillment of a lifelong goal. The thought of having friends, co-workers and family members over for a little outdoor barbecue and fun in the sun is one that appeals to many homeowners around the world. If it appeals to you, then you've probably asked th
How to Overseed Red Clover
Red clover is frequently used to overseed grass and crop land. It is such a popular choice for rotational growing because it adds nutrients to the soil and grows virtually self-sufficiently. The best time to overseed red clover is in early fall. The existing crop will have finished its growing cycle
How Does a Seed Grow?
Seeds are encapsulated plant embryos. Some are large, like sunflower seeds, while others are very small, like poppies. Every seed bearing plant, which are called spermatophytes, has adapted to very different environments, predators and growing conditions. These differences are the reason why seeds a
Mint Plant Bugs
The mint plant is grown for its aromatic scent and is a wonderful addition to many recipes. Native to Europe and Asia, there are a variety of plants in the mint species including peppermint, spearmint and Japanese mint. Mint is typically harvested early in the spring, and it is susceptible to infest
How to Make an Outdoor Garden Relaxing
There is more to creating a garden in the back yard than planting trees and flowers. Adding elements of comfort and decoration are what make it a place to stay and relax. Choosing what to add, how much and how often makes a difference in how often people come to the garden and how long they choose t
Ideas for How to Landscape to Reduce Mud
Mud in your yard is not only unattractive, but it makes a mess if it is tracked in the house. You're likely to have mud in your landscape if you have standing water, bare dirt and soil susceptible to erosion. You can reduce mud in your landscape by improving drainage and covering bare soil with plan
Protect The Wildlife In Winters By Perfect Landscaping
There are number of lawns and wildlife parks almost everywhere in the world which can only be protected by means of perfect Landscaping that can be a perfect rescue for the wildlife during the time ...
How to Restore Bamboo Wind Chimes
Bamboo wind chimes are a beautiful addition to any patio or garden. According to feng shui principles, their unique tonal qualities have healing properties and promote relaxation. Bamboo is a type of grass with strong dimensional stability, meaning it will not shrink or expand in response to weathe
How to Change the Oil in a John Deere JS20 Lawn Mower
When changing the oil in the John Deere JS20 lawn mower, you have to know that there's not a drain plug on the engine that allows the oil to easily pour out. The oil comes out of the place where you put it in. You have to be able to lift carefully and aim a little, depending on the size of your oil