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How to Grow Spinach From the Seed of Spinach Plants
Spinach should be one of the first vegetables planted in the spring. This cool-climate leafy green grows best in the spring and early summer. By the time the weather heats up, any unharvested spinach plants go to seed. Leave a few spinach plants in the garden and collect the seeds. Collecting and sa
Why Did the Water Turn Yellow in My Pool When I Added a Chlorine Tablet?
Of the problems that can bedevil swimming pool owners when it comes to their pools, yellow-colored water can be among the most frustrating. One reason yellow water in pools frustrates pool owners is that it sometimes appears after adding chlorine tablets. Yellowish water in a swimming pool after add
How to Repair an Earth Road Driveway
Earth driveways are made of the soil being cut and rammed to form a firm ground. Due to use and the rains, the road undergoes wear and tear. The pot holes start appearing and during the rainy season, vehicles get stuck in the mud arising.
Round Spots and Grubs on Fescue
Tall fescue grass makes an adaptable and attractive lawn that exhibits good tolerance to shady conditions. It is tolerant of low fertility sites and resistant to most turf grass diseases. Brown patch and gray leaf spot diseases may cause some damage to the lawn. Major insect pests include army worms
How to Make Potting Soil for Seed Germination
Many gardeners start their vegetable and flower gardens with store-bought seedlings, which provide a quicker start for the garden. Gardeners who want to guarantee organic gardens, though, or those growing heirloom or personal seeds, must go through seed germination first. Seed germination requires f
Ferris Mower Prices: The Zero-Turn, Walk-Behind And Three-Wheel
Ferris is a leading name in lawn mower manufacturer industry. Apart from their original and most popular model the three-wheeler, Ferris churns out many other popular models of lawn mower, too, among them walk-behind and ...
How to Landscape Rock in Phoenix
Phoenix's rugged landscape and dramatic mountain views provide great sources of inspiration for gardeners. By using rock within the landscape, you can emulate your surroundings to blend your backyard seamlessly with the rest of the terrain. There are several different types of rocks that you can use
About Barrel Cacti
The southwestern and Mexican deserts house at least 15 species of barrel cactus. These round, pot-bellied cactus are among the largest desert cactus. They store vast quantities of water, but the liquid inside turns bitter, so it isn't worth harvesting. Barrel cacti can be grown as yard plants in ari
Bench Vise Tools
Bench vises are used to secure work to a workbench.grip vice image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.comThink of a bench vise as your third hand. Attached to your workbench, its jaws clamp down on your work to hold it steady in the position and angle you need to get the job done....
How to Carry Eggs in a Basket
Eggs are fragile and the shell will easily break, whether they are raw or boiled. Raw eggs will create a mess if broken, but boiled eggs should also be protected as a broken shell will cause them to spoil faster. When carrying eggs in a basket for any reason, such as carrying Easter eggs or bringing
The Differences Between Converters & Inverters
Power inverters and converters are handy tools to have. These devices allow you to convert the power from a 240-volt European outlet into the equivalent of a 120-volt North American household outlet. They also allow you to use a DC vehicle cigarette lighter outlet to power devices you normally would
Compost Heap Vs. Worm Bed
Both compost heaps and worm beds require worms to eat decaying organic material to turn it into fertilizer for use on lawns, plants and flowers. Compost heaps are moist and full of food, so they invite worms. You will need to add worms to your worm bed.
How to Install Stone Walls
Stone walls are a sturdy but beautiful landscaping option property owners use for a variety of purposes, including marking property boundaries and enclosing flowerbeds. They can last for decades, allowing future generations to enjoy their natural beauty. You can use mortar for installation, but trad
How Often Should You Water a Newly Seeded Lawn?
Since grass seed is barely covered by a layer of earth and mulch, proper watering is critical. Too little allows the sprouted seed to dry out and die, while too much may wash it away.
How to Make Large Cement Stepping Stones
Decorative stepping stones are expensive to purchase and even kits to make them are costly. Using found objects or molds, along with your own mortar or cement mixture cuts costs considerably. Home supply stores stock the powdered material used to make cement, and a five- or six-pound bag will make s
Fluke 5100 Specifications
Founded in a Connecticut basement in 1948, the Fluke Company has developed a reputation for designing and building some of the world's most robust and accurate electrical measurement devices. While building power supplies in their early years, a Fluke engineer invented a quick, yet accurate voltage
All You Need To Know About Tree Removal
Although trees are very essential for ecological balance, you need to fell down some of them for your own safety. However, removing a tree is not as easy as uprooting a weed in your garden.
Lawn Care Tips for a Beautiful Plano Residence
In the year 2006, CNN Money Magazine ranked Plano 11th among the best places to live in the whole United States while Forbes included the place as one of only three "Top Suburbs to Live ...
Lawn Maintenance for Johnson Grass
Johnson grass is an invasive plant species from the Mediterranean region that has been found in most of the United States. An undesirable species in many lawns, Johnson grass can be controlled though a number of methods.
Easy Do it Yourself Plant Stand
Plant stands serve a couple of purposes. A wheeled plant stand allows heavy plants to be moved for convenience. Multilevel stands allow light from one window to reach multiple plants. Herbs can be kept near each other at the kitchen door or a prized collection of orchids might be grouped on a tiered