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Care of Freshly Laid Sod Lawn
Freshly sown sod requires extra care in the first month. You will need to make sure the sod receives enough water to establish itself and grow. You will also need to closely monitor the sod to make sure it is not being walked on, as this will inhibit the sod's ability to grow.
Great Fire Pit Designs
More frequently, aside from the style of a fire pit, it is the landscape design of the surroundings or a garden which gives the elegance you are hoping to make or establish. Therefore, we discuss not just about fire pit styles, but also the options regarding incorporating factors which will beautify
Hiring a Pool Supply Company
For many people, installing and having a pool and patio is a lifelong aspiration. When you are finally able to get to that stage in life, choosing what kind pool to build, what furniture to ...
How to Resurface Mirrors
Resurfacing a mirror is very difficult if you want to use the original plating such as silver or rhodium. Plating glass requires a chemical reaction and unless you have a very expensive mirror, investing in the chemicals required to create the reaction are somewhat prohibitive. Fortunately, there ar
Landscape Plans Turn Ideas Into Visuals
Landscaping is merely a manipulation of the natural atmosphere in vicinity to make it look a certain way that enhances a person's standard of living, which might include many special things. It is the ability of arranging or transforming the features of the grounds around a home to improve the
How to Use a Whetting Stone
A dull kitchen knife will make cutting, slicing and splitting your breads and meats in the kitchen more difficult. It can also be dangerous as the extra pressure required for the knife may lead to a slip, causing an injury. A whetting stone is a knife sharpening device that is equipped with two side
DIY Clothesline Wire
Clotheslines increasingly are becoming a green solution for households. By not using the electric dryer, you reduce the electricity cost and, as an added bonus, help the environment. Because it takes more time than drying in a machine, not everyone will go for drying clothes on the wire. Constructin
Ideas for Back Porches & Sheds
In a world of decks and patios, verandas and lanais, the more folksy, comfortable back porch is often overlooked as an outdoor living space. What's the difference between a porch and any of the above? Unlike decks or patios, porches may supply a storage area in the form of a shed or...
How to Grow Grass Easily in Shady Locations
A large expanse of healthy, green grass is something that many homeowners desire. While growing a healthy lawn takes some work, it is usually a successful endeavor if there is enough sunlight present. In shady locations, the task of growing grass is more difficult. The lack of sunlight makes grass m
Symmetrical Front Yard Landscape Ideas
When designing the landscape for your front yard, take cues from the style and architecture of your home. If your house has a formal, stately feel, such as a Colonial style, your landscape should also be formal and ordered. A symmetrical landscape design is ideal because it provides a neat, structur
How to Kill a Tree's Woody Stump
The dead stump of a long forgotten tree is a pain to a homeowner and an eyesore in the landscape. Making things worse, stumps can stay around for years before naturally decomposing. Thankfully for homeowners annoyed by the stumps in their yards, there is a rather easy way of removing the stump with
Bugs in San Augustine Grass
St. Augustine grass is a lawn grass that is adapted to warm, humid states. It is the most commonly grown grass in the state of Florida, as well as other southern regions. However, St. Augustine grass is susceptible to insect infestations, which affect its health and appearance. The southern chinch b
Products to Prevent Animals From Going Through the Screen on a Porch
Panels that attach to a screen door keep animals from going through it.Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty ImagesScreens are useful to assist with air circulation in homes, but for many pet owners screening can also be a source of frustration. Dogs and cats often tear holes in...
Deck & Railing Materials
Deck and railing materials have certainly come a long way in recent years. The manufacturing and design of composite materials has given consumers more products to choose from than ever before. Wrought iron is also an option in the design of deck and railing materials. There are also traditional
How to Design a Rustic Fenced Garden
Rustic gardens create an illusion of the wildness of woodland in a controlled space. The modern rustic garden harks back to times when there more natural materials than man-made ones. It should have a gentle, restful atmosphere. When designing your rustic garden, work with the land that you have, in
Hire Exterior Fencing Contractor for Proper Fencing
If you really understand the significance of protection of your home, then you can see the importance of getting your house boundary fenced as soon as possible. Instead of learning the worth of fencing after ...
Barley Grass Vs. Wheat Grass
Barley grass (Hordeum vulgare) and wheat grass (Triticum aestivum) are two types of grass commonly cultivated throughout the United States. Barley is harvested in the spring and summer months while wheat grass is harvested in the late fall or early winter.
How Does a Vinyl Fence Compare to a Wooden Fence?
Fences have many uses, including providing privacy, safeguarding children, enclosing pets, and adding aesthetic beauty. Fence materials are available in vinyl and wood. There are clear advantages and disadvantages to each. The major differences between vinyl and wood fences lie in the...
Ornamental Grasses For Wildlife
Canada geese enjoy consuming the seeds of prairie cordgrass.canadian geese image by redrex from Fotolia.comOrnamental grasses add beauty to any landscape. Many varieties often persist into the winter months to add interest to an otherwise drab landscape. Using ornamental grasses in the...