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Ways to Do Garden Fencing
Many people think that building fences can be a very expensive. Some of them are thinking that they need to hire tradesman just to install their garden fencing. The truth is building your own fence from scratch can make you save more money.
Homemade Wooden Smoker
Smoked meat is one of the most delightful indulgences around. Few people know how easy it is to make their own smoker at home. It is not only easy but cheap as well. Few materials are needed to make a permanent smoking structure on your property. You can even make one from recycled materials that y
Stone, Rubble Stone - The Common and Plentiful
Common rubble stone walls have been built since the beginning of ancient civilizations.Early rubble stone walls were constructed by the first builders and likely the Egyptians built rubble stone walls from the pieces left over from the task of forming the giant pyramid stones.
Is a Peony a Poppy?
Peonies (Paeonia spp.) and poppies are completely separate families and genuses in the botanical classification system. Peonies are the only kind of plant in the Paeonia genus. Poppies are listed in many different genuses but all belong to the poppy family, which is one step higher in the classifica
Beautify Your Home and Keep Your Home Secure With Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting does more than up your curb appeal. With the right landscape design you can protect your home as well. An experienced landscape lighting electrician can help you to reduce the possibility that your ...
How to Create Landscape Curb Appeal
Your initial impression as you pass a home on the street measures its curb appeal, a term which entered the landscaping lexicon in 1975. Homes built in the 1930s through 1960s often had identical facades, roof lines and entryways. Curb appeal helps differentiate one such home from another, and an at
Balancing Pond PH the Easy Way
In order to determine how important pH can be to our ponds, we need to first remember what pH is. This means we have to go all the way back to high school chemistry class. ...
Bermuda Grass Care in Texas
Used on putting greens, Bermuda grass is also one of the most common grass types found in Texas. It does well in the Lone Star State because it grows well in the sun and stays green during the summertime. According to HGTV master gardener Paul James, Bermuda grass thrives in warm, sunny climates. Th
Facts About the Chestnut Oak Tree
The chestnut oak (Quercus prinus) belongs to the same family, the beech family, as does the chestnut tree, but it is not in same genus. Called one of the more visually appealing oaks by the University of Connecticut Plant Database, the chestnut oak provides shelter and food for wildlife within its r
Topsoil for Greener Grass and Growing Gardens
A beautiful lawn enhances the curb appeal of your home and provides a soft place to play. Find out how topsoil can help you grow beautiful green grass and a wealthy garden.
Vegetables Growing in a Shady Area
The ideal site for a vegetable garden is a flat, open area that receives 8 to 10 hours of full sunlight each day; however, this is not always possible. Many landscapes include a variety of trees, shrubs, hedges and outbuildings that can cast long shadows, filling the garden with shady spaces. Althou
Grass Types in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania grass still feeds a large portion of grazing cattle to this daygrass image by Thomas Quinlan from Fotolia.comPennsylvania is still home to large rolling hills of cattle land that features a variety of native grasses. A couple of these varieties once extended into the American...
How to Get the Gargoyle Statue in "Mabinogi"
"Mabinogi" is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game loosely based around Irish mythology. You can create characters to defeat various types of monsters and complete quests. One quest requires you to collect three pieces of a gargoyle statue from the Glowing Stone Gargoyle. This monster is
Avoiding Potential Problems With Your Garden Petunias
There are certain environmental conditions that are, of course, better for your petunias than others.So you must consider your environment and any special needs that your petunias or any other garden plants you grow, and will have to compensate for lack of humidity, shade, and many other factors tha
Tips For Creating Great Backyards
If your backyard isn't a place that you want to go to relax, maybe it needs a little help. Listed below are a few tips for creating a great backyard.
How Much Pond Algae Growth Is Normal?
Pond algae grows as a result of excess nutrients that build up in your water. These nutrients are mostly unavoidable since they come from so many sources - fertilizers, grass clippings, fallen leaves, animal excrement, street and home runoff, etc. Don't stress too much about trying to keep it a
How to Do Thompson's WaterSeal on Fresh Concrete
Thompson's WaterSeal is designed to waterproof and protect a variety of masonry surfaces including brick, concrete and stucco. For those unfamiliar with sealing concrete, the process is straightforward and you can execute it in as little as 45 minutes. After 30 days, freshly poured concrete will be
What Is Barnyard Grass?
Scientifically known as Echinochloa crus-galli, barnyard grass grows in many parts of the United States. This annual grass grows from seeds each season and is prevalent in farmland areas, as well as sites where the turf or ground cover has been destroyed, including roadside, construction and irrigat
Types of Weeds & Grass Pump Spray
There are different types of weed and grass pump sprays available for different kinds of weeds.dandelion image by guiney from Fotolia.comA weed can be any plant that decides to grow where you don't want it. Weeds usually grow well and are difficult to get rid of without some sort of...
How to Dry Bahia Grass Seed
Bahia grass seed is used all over the southeastern United States and also in California. It is a great choice for your lawn because you do not need to water it as much as other grasses, making it perfect for warmer climates. Bahia grass is also easy and quick to grow. Harvesting and drying the seeds