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Video: How to Fertilize Blueberries With Tomato Plant Food
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Hi. I'm Farm to Table chef Teca Thompson at tecathompson.com. And today we're talking about how to fertilize blueberries with tomato plant food. So I don't actually use general plant fertilizers that isn't organic. So I'm going to use what I use on my tomatoes. But...
How to Buy a Lawn Mower
Weekly chore or blissful escape? Maybe it depends on what's going on in your house while you mow the lawn. Which mower you choose depends on lawn size and type, budget and the features you need.
How to Make Your Own Fabric Blinds
The look of mini blinds can leave much to be desired when you try to decorate a room. However, you can make your own fabric blinds so they look like a luxurious window shade. When you're finished, you'll have the elegant look of a roman shade without the expensive price tag that custom window treatm
Artificial Grass & Turf
Maintaining a lush lawn takes effort and resources, particularly if you live in a dry area. Artificial grass and turf offer the look of real grass with less maintenance, among other benefits. Both ground covers are man-made from synthetic materials and chemicals, but they have distinct differences.
Dog-Resistant Turf
The toughest grasses will show signs of wear under constant dog traffic. Dogs love to run and play on the grass, dig for interesting scents and of course, do their business on it. This activity causes bald spots on the grass, and the urine creates brown patches because of its high nitrogen content.
How to Make Your Own Degreaser
Greasy film appears on appliance surfaces and kitchen countertops as a natural part of cooking. While plenty of commercial spray cleaners are available, the choice of organic, natural cleansers is small. Fortunately, it's possible to make a homemade degreaser that quickly cuts through buildup on the
Beautiful Deck Design Ideas
Deck design products can be purchased from any home improvement store.Deck de madeira image by CarlosNeto from Fotolia.comDeck design has grown by leaps and bounds since the first building of a traditional wooden deck. Although traditional wooden decks are still widely used today, new...
Garden Landscaping Plants
Successful gardens incorporate plants in a variety of colors, textures and sizes.Sara Wight/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesGardens can add a lot to your outdoor environment. They contribute beauty and color and help you to connect to nature. They provide food and shelter for wildlife. They...
Homemade Generators
It's a great feeling to be at home enjoying hours of TV while everyone else on the block is sitting in the dark. It could be a radio, a refrigerator or even medical equipment that you need to keep running. It can be done without purchasing a generator. With just a little automotive mechanic ability,
Do Wisteria Trees Always Have Flowers?
When wisteria trees bloom, they provide abundant flowers and color to the home garden. Unfortunately, wisteria plants are unreliable bloomers. If your wisteria does not display flowers, it may simply be a normal act of nature or something you need to address. Whatever the problem, many treatments ca
How to Turn a Tree Stump Into a Seat
A tree stump can become an unsightly part of your landscaping decor. You can use a chainsaw to grind the stump down to the ground or you could use chemicals to rot the stump. Alternatively, you can convert the stump into a rustic outside chair. Before attempting to shape a stump with a grinding whee
How to Install a Porch Swing
Your family will gravitate to the porch when you hang a swing there. Or put your swing and its frame under a tree to create a great outdoor gathering place.
How to Kill Black Bearded Algae
Black beard, or black brush, algae is a type of red algae capable of living in both salt and fresh water. This type of algae is often black, deep purple or gray in color, with short, brush-like hairs growing from its base. Black brush algae grows best on slow-growing plants, rocks or gravel in fish
Difference Between Quaking Aspen & Birch
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) and birch (Betula spp.) are both deciduous trees with small leaves, luminescent bark and upright, vertical growth. Each also provides delicate branch texture and, at a mature height between 40 to 60 feet, fit nicely into many residential landscapes. Don't substitu
Yellow Daisy Bush & Deer
The yellow daisy bush (Euryops pectinatus) is an evergreen shrub that pops bright yellow, daisy-like flowers almost year-round. It is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 to 11 and requires minimal extra care. Though it is impossible to declare any plant completely safe fr
How to Mow New Sod
Planting new sod offers instant gratification. The new sod automatically looks like a well-manicured expanse of green. But sod must be maintained carefully within the first few months after it has been planted. Failure to maintain sod can cause the lawn grass to wither and die. Sod lawns need wateri
How to String Wire for Electric Fence
An electric fence is the least expensive fencing available, is easiest and quickest to install, and it doesn't block the view from inside or outside of the fence. Ranches make use of electric fences to contain animals, though they are also useful around gardens to keep unwanted guests out of the are
Do-It-Yourself Bathtub Reglazing
If your old porcelain tub is marred, worn and losing its shine, you don't have to replace it. With do-it-yourself materials, you can avoid paying a professional to reglaze it. The process can vary, generally ending with multiple, very light spray coats of a polyurethane-paint combination that return
How to Rust Canning Jar Lids
Canning is the process of preserving food at home. Many homemade jams and preserves are stored in canning jars. The metal jar lids may eventually get rusty, at which point they can no longer be used for food storage. But some people want rusted jar lids for art projects, gardening decorations and ot