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How to Kill Weeds in the St. Augustine & Bermuda Grasses

Weeds, whether or not they are broadleaf, grassy or sedge types, can try to outcompete both St. Augustine and Bermuda grass types. Often, warm season weeds will infest lawns in the early spring right before both of these grass types start growing. It is essential for the health of your St. Augustine

The Seven Liabilities in Pond Liner Construction

LEARN HOW TO AVOID EXPENSIVE LAWSUITS START TURNING NEGATIVES INTO POSITIVES DON'T BAIL-OUT, SIMPLY PATCH THE HOLES A Case In Point Mr. and Mrs. McDowell of San Diego, CA contracted with a local pond liner ...

New Screen Porch Ideas

A screened-in porch provides a place to relax.rocking chair on cape may home porch image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comA screen porch can be a place to relax on a summer evening as the cool breeze blows through. These types of porches allow you to enjoy fresh air while keeping bugs away....

How to Remove St. Augustine Grass

St. Augustine grass grows in the warm southern United States because of its high tolerance to heat and sun. However, the grass requires more water than other varieties and can take up a lot of weekly maintenance. If you want to remove the St. Augustine and plant it with something else, you must firs

Fundraising Ideas With Bricks & Pavers From Signature Engraving

Bricks are sold individually engraved with names, dates, even hand drawings for fundraising.Bricks image by Towards Ithaca from Fotolia.comSignature Engraving offers many styles and types of bricks and pavers for various fundraising projects. According to Signature Engravers, engraved...

Is Phosphorus-Free Fertilizer Good?

Phosphorus encourages algae growth in water, damaging water plants and animals.Ladoga lake image by cegli from Fotolia.comPlants Need PhosphorusPlants grow poorly without phosphorus. They need it to produce energy for seed formation and other activities, according to the University of...

How to Lay Landscape Rock

Landscaping rocks can look awkward if they are not placed in the yard correctly. The rocks must first be placed in an area that looks natural. They should be partially buried so they look natural. There are several different ways to decorate with landscaping rocks in a lawn or garden, depending on t

Beyond the Backyard Barbecue - Create Your Own Outdoor Kitchen

California Wine Country residents have enjoyed outdoor kitchens for years, and now this once considered luxurious trend is riding a wave of popularity in warm weather states across the nation. As gasoline prices soar, more homeowners are investing in amenities for enjoying good food and friends at h

How to Use a Kettle Grill

Kettle grills are multifunctional barbeque grills that cook, grill and even smoke food. Although gas grills remain popular, nothing adds flavor to food quite the way charcoal does. A kettle grill cooks even a turkey to perfection over a bed of hot coals. With the addition of hardwood, the kettle gri

How to Build a Strong Deck

All back yard decks, by virtue of their size and wooden construction, typically appear strong. While it is never the goal of any carpenter or do-it-yourselfer to build a deck that is not strong, there are steps you can take to ensure that your deck is strong enough to survive the rigors of outdoor l

How to Stop Weeds in Block Paving

Block paving is a popular home option for walkways and patios. But over time, even well-laid paving can fall prey to weed growth. Poorly laid or degrading substrate may allow weeds to grow up from the soil or the weed's seed may land and germinate in dirt nestled in the joints between the pavers. Wh

How to Make a Pier-and-Beam Foundation

A pier-and-beam foundation is made up of concrete pillars supporting load-bearing beams. They are commonly used in building decks, sheds and houses. Pier-and-beam foundations offer home builders several structural advantages over a concrete slab. Piers create a crawl space beneath the structure and

Attractive Column Choices For Your Pergola

For that elegant and classic look you've been wanting for your pergola, you wouldn't like ordinary posts to hold it up - you'd need columns. Where the lattice roof is covered in vines, the pillars of a pergola not only provide support but lend to the total aesthetic feel of your backy

Flowers Will Brighten Up Any Occasion

Many flowers from different farms all over the world find their way into the Massachusetts market through importers and wholesale buyers. These dealers then distribute the flowers to the retail florists in malls or neighborhood ...

The Best Ways to Insulate

There are many different ways to insulate your home. Years ago, the main insulating material was fiberglass. However, within the last ten years or so, there has been a surge in new insulating material technology, with many of the newer materials being less irritating and easier to use. There is not

Interior and Exterior Landscape Design Ideas

In this article you will learn how to design interior and exterior of the landscape. How about making the best features to stand out? You may think about what is the best of the architectural feature present in your house, and then make it stand out. You can repeat its shape or color, clear the spac

How to Install a Bamboo Fence

Installing a bamboo fence over a chain link or wood fence can instantly transform an outdoor space. Bamboo fencing is an affordable way to add privacy and visual interest to your yard or patio.

How to Build a Fire Pit Out of a Wheel

A fire pit is nothing but a hole in the ground lined with something non-flammable to keep it from eroding. A metal wheel is the perfect tool for lining your fire pit. It is the right shape and size and, because it is made out of metal, will not burn or shatter when you have a fire. Building a fire p