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How to Start a Compost Bin in Your Backyard
Composting turns table scraps and other organic wastes into organic, loamy mulch. While you may think of the process of making compost as long, smelly, dirty and intimidating, if composting is performed correctly it can be a fast, clean and simple procedure. The key to creating good compost is to ge
How Does an Invisible Fence Work?
What is an Invisible FenceAn invisible fence is a system that is used to keep animals inside a designated area so that they stay safe. This area must be outside. The invisible fence also gives pet owners a break because they don't have to watch their pet every time they let them outside....
How to Clip a Tablecloth
Eating and socializing outdoors are important components of barbecuing and picnicking, popular summertime traditions. However, strong winds can blow tablecloths away, creating both a mess and wasted food; young children and pets may pull tablecloths off. Securing your tablecloth to the table using c
Trouble With Pampas Grass
Pampas grass includes 24 species of ornamental perennials from South America and New Zealand. The trouble with pampas grass is that it can rapidly reach 8 to 10 feet in height, and quickly outgrow a planting site.
The Beauty of Bamboo Fences
When it comes to home improvement, a lot of homeowners now want to go beyond functionalities and costs. They want aesthetic appeal and uniqueness -- two important qualities that will make their properties stand out from the rest. While functionality is the most basic element for home enhancement and
The Difference Between Country and Rustic Kitchens
Call it country or cottage, rustic or shabby chic, people often use the terms interchangeably when describing home decor. However, purists maintain that there are some key distinctions between a country kitchen and a rustic kitchen. You may integrate elements of both seamlessly, but a rustic palette
Creating a Garden For Relaxation and Meditation
An informative article, giving advice on how to create a garden for relaxation and meditation. It details the history behind the design principles (e.g. balance, symmetry, planting) involved in the creation of this kind of landscape. In addition the article discusses materials commonly used in a nat
The Best Landscape Plants for Colorado
Colorado has diverse weather and soil conditions. Though there are a near infinite variety of plants that can be chosen for the Colorado landscape, the best choice is of native plants. since they are well adapted to local growing conditions. Choosing Colorado native plants, including...
Considerations For Sauna Heaters
Sauna heaters are available in two varieties; wall mounted or free-standing. Smaller heaters are generally mounted to the wall, whereas larger sauna heaters are free standing. The larger, frees standing sauna heater will be placed on the floor, in a corner of the sauna unit.
Bringing the Exotic to You - Tropical Mystery in the Backyards
For most gardeners, a colorful garden filled with roses, pansies and daffodils is the sweet reward for their time and patience when gardening. However, there are others who dedicate themselves to the pursuit and successful tending of the most exotic plants possible. These avid gardeners strive to br
How to Read a Fertilizer Label
Fertilizer package labels, which are often filled with various numbers, can be very confusing. A walk down the fertilizer aisle at a garden center will reveal an almost limitless combination of these mystery digits, but once you understand what the numbers stand for, you'll have a much easier time p
How to Redo Porches
Giving a home's porch a makeover should enhance the market value of the property. Today's homeowners typically desire one or more porches when they purchase a home. A visually appealing porch adds to curbside appeal, but a well-planned porch can extend living space. Entertaining or dining on a porch
Homemade Garden Edging
Garden edging creates a visual border between your garden bed and the rest of the yard. Edging also helps to keep weeds from invading and makes it easier to mow around your garden without risking damage to precious plants. Use materials you already have instead of spending hard-earned money on edgin
How to Build Wood Porch Stairs
The process of building wood porch stairs doesn’t have to be a complicated one. In fact, wooden porch steps can add an immense amount of attractiveness to the entrance of your home. Best of all, in most cases, the project will take you only a few hours to complete from start to finish.
Which Are Noncombustible Plants for Landscaping in the South?
Dogwoods are fire-resistant.Tom Brakefield/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesWhile there are no truly non-combustible plants, certain plants are fire-resistant. According to the National Wildlife Federation, wildfires ravaged parts of Florida and Kentucky since 1990, and the organization notes that...
White Willow Bark Contraindications
White willow bark relieves joint pain and inflammation but should be avoided by some individuals.Thinkstock Images/Comstock/Getty ImagesImagine reaching for an herbal supplement instead of a bottle of aspirin, to relieve pain from conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, low-back...
Troy Bilt Chipper Shredder
A Troy Bilt chipper shredder is the tool you need to create a healthy lawn and improve your flower beds. A Troy Bilt chipper shredder processes organic materials into rich and bountiful mulch. This mulch can then be applied to various spots around your lawn and garden that improves their growth and
The Benefit of Shade From Your Roll Up Awning
There are many new products available today for people to use in their yard to help create a more enjoyable atmosphere. This is an advantage when you want to have a family get together or throw an outdoor party.
How to Choose the Right Wood for Your Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor wooden furniture must be rot-resistant and insect repellent. Find out which types of wood are best suited for these requirements.
How to Build a Fenced Garden
Fencing your garden creates a functional, protected space that IS also be aesthetically pleasing, although looks are not as important as the functionality. Wire poultry fencing is commonly used to control pests, such as rabbits, groundhogs, dogs and cats. Taller, sturdier fencing is used to control