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How to Keep Fruit Flies from Bananas

Fruit flies (Drosophila spp) and bananas have such a ubiquitous relationship that these insects are sometimes dubbed "banana gnats." These common kitchen pests love to breed and feed on moist, sweet organic matter, making the monkey's favorite fruit an ideal target. Ultimately, keeping you

Average Lawn Mowing Rates

Lawn mowing is among the most important components of a successful lawn care program. Mowing doesn't just approve the aesthetics of your lawn; keeping your lawn grass cut regularly can help prevent your lawn's being damaged by insects, diseases, fungal infections and other ailments. Knowing how ofte

How to Clean Trex Decking

Trex decking is a plastic wood composite decking material that has been on the market for more than a decade. It is nearly maintenance free, with regular cleaning being one of the few things you will need to do to keep it in good condition for years. There are various techniques for cleaning Trex de

Kenroy Fountains - Decoration Using Water Fountains

The most general types of Kenroy fountains are the tabletop and garden fountains but Kenroy also produces wall mounting water fountains as well. These kenroy fountains can be hung or mounted to any kind of surface and are guaranteed to enhance the charm and soothe to the environment. You can use the

What Fence Should I Get?

Choosing a fence can be difficult. You will have it a long time and you want to make sure that you get the perfect one. Here is some information on different things to look for when shopping for a fence.

How To Care For Centipede Grass

While there are quite a number of people who enjoy caring for their lawns, there are also those who appreciate having a nice-looking lawn but would rather not spend so much time on keeping it that way. Thankfully for the latter group, there are several grasses that are ideal for their preferred low-

How to Hang a Hammock Inside With Knots

When you enjoy lounging in a hammock, you may not want to lay outdoors where you can be attacked by bugs or get rained on. One solution is to hang up a hammock indoors. This enables you to pretend that you are relaxing on a beach in your hammock without having to leave your living room. You can hang

How to Build a Pondless Waterfall With Easy Do-It-Yourself Instructions

Easy do-it-yourself instructions will help you build a pondless waterfall for your backyard landscaping design. Instead of the fuss of a large pond, consider making a waterfall that both looks and sounds fabulous but has no pond at all. Easy to build with the right materials, these pondless waterfal

Landscape Mulch Types in North Alabama

Gardeners use many types of mulches in Alabama landscapes.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesMulch types available in northern Alabama provide many benefits to property owners. The Alabama Cooperative Extension cites moisture conservation, including erosion control, as the most...

Wooden Gazebo - Bring Tradition to Your House

Tradition is appealing to some people and the wooden gazebo is a prime symbol of expressing that tradition and class. Find out more about what separates a this type ofgazebo from all others and why it might so well fit your own personal taste and values.

How to Build Decorative Garden Gates

A decorative garden gate can be welcoming for visiting neighbors as well as a physical “keep out” for unwanted critters. While a gate is often a garden necessity, it doesn’t have to be unattractive to be functional. To build decorative garden gates you only need a few supplies and

Caring for Your Yard in Winter

If you are a homeowner who has decided to landscape your yard area, you are simply doing what homeowners are expected to do: make your space beautiful. Of course, this also means that much care and time, as well as money, goes into the maintenance of your landscaping job. If you have young plants an

How to Install Gates in a Field Fence

You have laid out and constructed your field or pasture fence and installed the planking or wiring. You're almost finished. Now it's time to hang the gates. You have purchased a pair of welded steel tube gates. And, you have set and plumbed a pair of 6-inch-by-6-inch pressure-treated gate posts a

Nitrogen Grass Fertilizers

Nitrogen is the most important nutrient delivered to grass through the roots. The three main types of nitrogen fertilizers are soluble organic, inorganic (also called synthetic or conventional), and slow release nitrogen (SRN) available in organic or synthetic form, according to University of Florid

Garden Wagon - Some Things to Consider When Buying One

People can simply hire a gardener to take care of their lawns. However, people who love gardening will definitely choose to take care of their lawns themselves if they have the time. To help them taking care of their lawns, they can use some gardening tools, such as gardening gloves, garden tool set

How to Hire a Sustainable Landscaper

Finding the right landscaper to fulfill your housing needs is not an easy task. There are, however, some things you can do to ensure that you find a suitable landscaper.

How to Install a PetSafe Wireless Fence

The PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System contains your pet without any wires or poles. This system may not provide the same level of privacy and security that a traditional fence does, but it provides a cost effective option for containing your pet when putting up a traditional fence is not possi

Composting Concepts in Minnesota

Renewed interest in composting has been one positive result from the Minnesota law that limits dumping yard waste into public landfills. Composting yard and kitchen waste turns them into a useful soil conditioner.

Featherlite Weedeater & Troubleshooting

Featherlite Weed Eaters are generally inexpensive tools. They are known to be easy to use and lightweight, providing precise trimming. Over time, however, you are likely to run into some issues with your Weed Eater. Save yourself some cash by troubleshooting the problems on your own.

Installing a Cheap Decomposed Granite Path

A decomposed rock granite path is an easy to install, beautiful addition to any garden or yard. Decomposed granite is an inexpensive rock material that is usually marked by its red brown color.