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How a Lawn Mower Ignition Works
As with any vehicle with a combustion engine, your lawn mower needs an ignition system to start and maintain its running operations. This entails the coordination of a series of different devices as they relate to electrical charge, sparking and fuel.
Video: How to Trim the Shrubs around your Home
Video Transcript
You know every time that you work on your yard you have to trim the shrubs, it's very important that we do that. Of course we're going to need our clippers and yes you guessed right, my famous Ivory soap formula, it's going to come in real handy. Now, I happen to have...
How to Decorate an Outdoor Deck
Transforming a standard outdoor deck into a custom-decorated retreat can be easy. By considering the amount of space available and then creating a thoughtful layout, a deck can serve as a relaxing outdoor room that may be enjoyed by everyone.
A Natural Way to Rid the Grass of Grub Worms
Grub worms are beetle larvae that reside in the soil of your lawn and feed on the turf roots. Grubs can cause extensive damage to a lawn if the population is high enough. A healthy lawn can house up to 10 grubs per square foot of grass; if you have more than that, you will need to take action to con
How to Make a Fire Pit Out of Cement
Wet cement can be coaxed into almost any shape desired. Cement is also durable and flameproof, which makes it an excellent substance for a fire pit. This fire pit can be made in a weekend and will be a welcome addition to the backyard patio. Be sure to check with your local municipality to determine
Description of Outdoor Fabrics
Relaxing in the great outdoors is even more relaxing when you are lounging on soft materials or cushions or beneath a shady umbrella. Not just any cushion or material will do, however; ideal outdoor accessories use outdoor fabrics that have the strength and protection to withstand the weather. A var
Compost Bin Making Ideas
Composting is a natural process in which yard and food waste are decomposed by bacteria, fungi and other organisms. The compost can then be used as an additive to your soil or as a mulch in your garden. You can employ one of several simple, inexpensive ways to make a compost bin. These require jus
How to Attach a Picket Fence to a Tree
Setting the final post in a picket fence near a tree can be a challenge, especially if the tree is mature and has side roots close to or above the soil line. Rather than dig a hole for the post and risk damaging the roots and killing the tree, attach the picket fence to the trunk. With a few tools a
Making a Splash: 5 Tips for Building a Swimming Pool
It's 40 degrees outside and you're already onto your second icy-pole of the day. The kids are miserable and starting to fight and you can't send them outside because the outdoor tiles are too hot ...
Why Everyone Should Have Multi-Purpose Netting in Their Gardening Toolkit.
There are a myriad of different types of netting, it can be so confusing and choosing can take a long time. What if you could have a mesh that could perform almost any function in ...
Cedar Chips Vs. Landscape Fabric
Cedar chips and landscape fabric both suppress weeds and protect soil in garden beds. They are most often used in gardens with established bedding plants, where the soil remains undisturbed for long amounts of time.
New Year, New Glass Wall Tiles Project?
So 2013 has finally arrived and you've been putting off that tiling project for too long now, haven't you? Well in with the New Year comes new vigour so why not think about that glass wall tiles project you've been considering for some time now?
European Landscaping Ideas
European landscaping styles range from the rigidly formal to the wild meadow.shape of heart. garden. garden design image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comLandscaping developed through centuries in Europe, mirroring history and adapting to changes in taste, fortunes and climate. Many designs...
How to Build an Indoor Stone Wall
Creating a stone structure, either inside or outdoors, used to require hiring an experienced mason. The stone was heavy, requiring reinforced foundations and framing before installation. Today, cultured stone products are lightweight and difficult to discern from the real thing. Best of all, they ar
Landscaping With Trees And Shrubs In Mind
There are a variety of different types of trees and shrubs that can be used in any landscaping project. Figuring out the right types of objects to use can be a real challenge for anyone to do though. This is why it will help to use a couple of valuable tips when getting a landscaping project to work
Common Grass Diseases
Unhealthy lawns are especially prone to contracting a common lawn disease. Thick thatch, improper fertilizing and wet soil contribute to a lawn's health decline, which leaves them open to contracting a harmful grass disease. Diseases such as brown patch, leaf spot, rust and snow mold can infect gras
Amazing Results With Murfreesboro Landscaping Firms
First impression of any structure begin when someone views it from the outside. Taking care of the area surrounding the building is just as important maintaining the inside. Many people find that trusting this job ...
How to Winterize a Water Sprinkler System
Gardeners typically use sprinkler systems to water a lawn and garden throughout the spring, summer and sometimes fall seasons. However in the winter time they do not normally need them and in some cases cold weather can damaged them if they still contain water. It is best to clear the systems of flu
Landscaping Thoughts
Let's imagine you go to meet a business client at their house, and as you approach the house you notice that although the house is quite nice, all the grass is brown and dead, there are no trees, shrubs, or any type of plants or decorations in the yard.Regardless of how nice the house is on the
Garden Lighting Ideas
If you've decided to get garden lights for you home, or are considering upgrading to models that work more efficiently, you've made a good choice. Having outdoor lights around your house not only makes it more attractive and safer from criminals of all sorts, it also makes walking on garde