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The Best Shade Trees for a Small Yard Area
Everyone has a memory of a shade tree, be it a huge rambling oak on grandma's farm or a giant maple that seemed to block the sun in the local green space. Shade trees provide shelter from the heat and, when properly placed, help to keep utility bills down in the summer. For today's smaller yards, th
DIY Concrete Retaining Walls
A hillside can be landscaped in different ways. Many landscaping choices are limited by the steepness of the slope and the local weather patterns. Prevailing winds and heavy rainfall can destroy a landscaped hillside before many of the plants have a chance to take root. One way to control erosion on
How to Make Home Canned Condensed Tomato Soup
A bumper crop of tomatoes means one thing -- canning time. Can tomatoes as salsa, spaghetti sauce or a comforting tomato soup. A thick, condensed tomato soup, when reconstituted with 4 cups milk, makes a satisfying, simple meal. Serve it with a salad, grilled cheese sandwiches or a crusty bread. If
Composting Help
Composting occurs naturally as organic materials decompose. Many homeowners have started to retain these composting organic materials and use the resulting decomposed material to serve as fertilizer and mulch for yards and gardens.
How to Go About Lawn Repair
Who doesn't like to have a beautifully maintained lawn with timely lawn repair all through the year? Lawns are used for a variety of purposes like entertaining families and guests, playing, barbeques, relaxing, etc, and this space around the front or back of the home has to be maintained well.
Enhancing A Yard With Landscaping
Landscaping is the process of altering a yard in order to enhance the look of the property.This practice is commonly accomplished by placing flowers, plants, trees, and yard decor in order to enhance a yard or lawn. This is a common way to spruce up a yard or property, which can be done by the prope
How to Pit a Barbeque
A pit barbecue is normally built in the ground, but it can also be purchased from your local home store as a portable feature. A pit barbecue or barbecue pit is unlike any other barbecue on the market today because both charcoal and hard wood such as oak or hickory can be used as the heat source, gi
Stamped Concrete vs. Paver Driveways
When it comes time to create a beautiful walkway around your home or a patio to relax on, two of the most-popular choices are stamped concrete and pavers. They can also be used to create attractive driveways. Each has advantages and disadvantages that need to be considered before committing to use t
Awesome Back and Front Yard Landscape Designs
Most amateur front yard landscape designs include some grass, a tree or two and maybe a flower bed. And sadly, a lot of people completely ignore their backyards outside of the grass, the pool or a vegetable garden. But the benefits that come from adding professional landscape to your back yard or fr
Embellishing Your Landscape With Garden Ornaments
To beautify your home and enhance your landscape, why not decorate with a display of garden ornaments? Embellishing your outdoor space doesn't have to be a large expense or take hours of labor to accomplish. A garden fountain, wind chime, garden stake or birdhouse is a perfect adornment for any
Comparisons of Electric Fence Chargers
An electric fence is only as good as its charger or fence. No matter what type of electric fence charger is in place, it must have enough power to stop whatever type of livestock is in the pen. The animals must also be aware that there is an electric fence in use. To do that they must...
How to Clear Up an Above Ground Pool That Is Cloudy
Cloudy water in an above ground pool can indicate problems. The cloudiness is commonly caused by visible impurities suspended in the water. These impurities usually are caused by improperly balanced water, poor water filtration or the onset of algae. To clear up cloudy pool water, first determine th
How to Plant Plants Correctly
Planting plants, it seems like an easy task right? Dig a hole, put plant in, push dirt on top, go inside and have a drink. Wrong.
Landscaping - Finding the Right Landscaper - More Tips and Hints
Tip A: Costings & Landscaping Budgets - You need to have a good relationship with your Landscaper & should be open & honest in respect of how much you have to spend. A rule is not to try & trick the contractor into trying to get the lowest price possible!
Understanding Landscaping
Many people may be familiar with the concept of landscaping, yet they may not have an actual definition or conceptualization for landscaping. There are day to day activities as well as elaborate plans that may take minutes or years to finalize.
Leveling Problems With an Intex Inflatable Above-Ground Pool
An Intex above-ground swimming pool adds enjoyment to your backyard in the hot summer months, assuming you have a suitable area to set up an above-ground pool. Ensuring that the pool walls stay perpendicular to the ground is important to ensure that the pool remains stable. Contact Intex at 1-800-23
Stamped Concrete Patio Ideas
Stamped concrete is suitable for new or existing concrete slabs.fresh concrete image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comStamped concrete is a concrete finish technique that uses pre-fabricated molds and stamps them in wet concrete to create the dramatic, realistic effect of stone or even wood....
Natural Grass Types for Wyoming
Wyoming has several different native grass types. Native grasses are important because non-native grasses tend to be invasive and can deplete resources for other grasses and plants. Native grasses are helpful for controlling erosion and providing ground cover. Ornamental grasses in...
Types of Garden Statues
Garden statues make for a fun way to add personality to your garden. Plants are an essential part of a garden, and a statue can never make that sort of claim on the area. However, a statue brings a sense of permanence to a garden that plants just don't provide.