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How to Lay a Walkway Over a Tree Root
As trees age, roots may protrude through the ground, breaking up existing walkways and driveways. This creates a tripping hazard that must be addressed. Laying a walkway over a tree root allows you to keep the majestic tree in the yard while enjoying a safe walkway. Trimming the tree roots to groun
Patio Awning Measuring Instructions
Patio awnings provide shade for guests and protection from rain. A patio awning helps to shade the house so that the hot sun does not enter windows or patio doors. This results in energy efficiency due to the savings in electricity used in air conditioning. Using a patio awning allows a clear view t
The Many Types of Sprinklers
Watering your lawn, plants, or garden is essential when it does not get enough rain.There are several different ways to water or irrigate these areas and it is important to choose the right way, so that the process is simple and easy for you to do.Sprinklers are one of the most common methods that p
How to Run a Backhoe
A backhoe also sometimes called a backhoe loader, is used for construction jobs, tearing down small buildings, transporting building materials, landscaping, and paving projects. A backhoe is actually a tractor that has been fitted with a bucket (or shovel) on the front and a backhoe on the back. Run
How to Make a Wood Platform to Put a Shed On
Any shed must be set on a solid foundation, but the type of foundation can vary. A foundation can be thoroughly compacted, crushed gravel; a series of concrete blocks; poured concrete stub walls; or a solid concrete slab. Gravel and block foundations usually are covered with skids or large beams, wi
Fescue Characteristics
Fescues are used in a variety of applicationsLawn image by Yuriy Rozanov from Fotolia.comThere are two families of fescue, fine and tall. They have similar characteristics and a few main differences. Some plant the two types of fescue together to enhance turf performance; you can both...
Using Interlock Pavers to Improve Your Home
If you're thinking about changing up the look of your house, there is no more noticeable way than looking into interlock pavers and brickwork for your lane way. Your driveway, porch, and pathways are the welcome mats you put out for your guests.
Purchasing Pet Safe Patio Furniture Cushions
Bringing a new pet into your home can be a very exciting time. This is a new little life that you're going to be in love with and is going to love you unconditionally back. But, in addition to the fun and joy of having a new family member, you also need to make sure that you've taken the p
Solar Garden Lights In Landscape Lighting
Things To Consider When Using Solar Garden Lights...solar garden lights are a great way of being more environmentally friendly, but before you start buying them it's a good idea to consider a few important points first. The benefits to using solar powered garden lights are pretty obvious but yo
How to Grass Seed a Sandy Yard
In a sandy yard, use drought resistant grass seed such as Bahia and Bermuda, which require less moisture and successfully mature in sandy areas.
Ornamental Grass Roots
Large-plumed pampas grass grows in clumps.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesOrnamental grasses are indigenous to North American prairies, South American pampas and throughout similar environments in Asia and Central Europe. Ornamental grasses are adaptable and well-suited for home...
How to Grow Black Mondo Grass
Black Mondo Grass otherwise know in Latin as Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' Black Mondo Grass is special because it is one of the few black leaved plants in the world. It is a highly sought after for its glossy black foliage. Black Mondo Grass is stunning when planted in mass or as an accent
How to Remove Leaves From an Above Ground Pool
Sometimes leaves from nearby trees can land in an above ground pool, especially in the fall of the year. Their quick removal is essential for good pool maintenance. Leaves left in the pool for too long begin decaying and their decomposition turns into nutrients for algae. Weekly vacuuming and daily
Pressure-Treated Porch Ideas
If you want to build a porch that has the look and feel of natural wood, but is more resistant to the damaging effects of moisture, insects and microorganisms, pressure-treated lumber can help. Manufacturers produce this lumber by using pressurized chambers to infuse wood, like yellow...
How to Manage Lawn Care Employees
One of the best things about working in lawn care is that you get to work outside. However, working outside has its own idiosyncrasies that make working in lawn care much different than working in an office or in retail, for example. This means that while there are some central tenets of employee ma
Contemplate Purchasing Wrought Iron Outdoor Furniture
Are you considering some new patio furniture for your home? There are many different materials to look at and one of the best is wrought iron. Wrought iron garden and patio furniture has been around for a long time.
Transforming Your Backyard Via Landscaping
It's nice to look out on a nicely designed and tended yard, makes you feel proud of what you've done with your property. If you're stuck for ideas on how to landscape your yard whether it's the back or front yard, you need something to help you.
Making Riven Yorkstone Paving: A Traditional Yorkshire Skill
Traditional stonemason skills are alive and well in West Yorkshire. Stone cutters known as 'delvers' continue to create the yorkstone flags which have been used for over a century to pave most of the major towns and cities in the UK. Yorkstone is a natural sandstone quarried in Yorkshire w
How to Landscape With Cacti
Make your yard a distinctive showplace by creating a desert landscape using cacti. Combining a variety of cactus shapes and sizes will compliment most home styles and areas. Once the cacti landscape is complete, it is a low-maintenance alternative to the traditional flower bed. Not only do you spen
Wrought Iron Gates - Does Anyone Still Make Them?
One need not immerse themselves in the study of etymology to comprehend that the meanings of words change with time. The word we currently recognize as "awful" bears a definite negative connotation. Originally the word was used in this way -- Awe Full, as in "full of awe."