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The Amount of Grass Seed Needed Per Square Meter
The amount of grass seed required per square meter depends upon the type of seed used, the hours of sunlight and amount of moisture the seeded area will receive, soil fertility and whether the seeding is being done as a new installation or will be a patching or remediation job on a preexisting lawn.
Choosing a Wind Chime
The sounds created by wind chimes lure visitors to the garden and sooth them during their visit. They are becoming more popular in today's gardens, with a wide variety of styles and themes to choose from. Choose what makes you happy and what your budget will allow.
How to Move a Cemented Vinyl Fence Post
Fence designs support a certain amount of stress. You can get the most strength out of your fence by anchoring the buried part of the fence posts with concrete. Unfortunately, these anchors make the job of moving a fence post later a bit of a task. Moving a vinyl fence post anchored with concrete me
Gravel Driveways in the UK by Professional Resin Bound Paving Companies.
A gravel driveway plays a major role in any business location because it tends to make the area more accessible to consumers. This is obviously the reason why more and more business in the UK ...
How to Pressure Wash Your Deck
When spring arrives we all start to think about spending more time outdoors. Sitting on our decks is a perfect way to unwind in the evenings or over the weekends. Keeping a deck in good condition both physically and cosmetically doesn't take a whole lot of time or money but is something that will ma
Landscaping for a Small Yard
The right landscaping in a small yard can lead to years of enjoyment. Living in a city setting or in a suburban development often leaves a homeowner with only a small space to create a garden or decorative yard. Planting large leafing oaks and flowing willow trees is usually out of the question. The
Watermelons With Black Spots on the Leaves
Black spots that appear on watermelon plant leaves are usually caused by either a fungal or bacterial infection or an insect infestation. Untreated infections can spread throughout a crop and affect fruit production. Fungal infections can also remain in the soil for many years, so crop rotation is t
Add A Bridge and Pond To Your Landscaping
If you have a large backyard, why not consider adding a pond and a bridge to go over it. Such an item is the perfect focal point for your yard and a conversation piece for years to come.
Green Lawn Cutting Tips and Techniques
Proper lawn cutting helps keep grass healthy and as attractive and green as possible. Green lawn care helps the environment by reducing the need for pollution-causing fertilizers, pesticides and fuels. Try using a few tips to cut a healthy green lawn in the most environmentally friendly way possible
Improving a Home's Curb Appeal
Improving curb appeal can be one of the most important things a person can do to sell his or her home. While much attention is given to the kitchen and bathrooms on the inside of the house for raising the value of the home, if the home doesn't have curb appeal it is likely that no one will even
Should You Use a Landscape Fabric Under Rubber Mulch?
Add landscape fabric and rubber mulch to help prevent grass and weeds.playground image by timur1970 from Fotolia.comYes, Use Landscape FabricLandscape fabric will help prevent weeds growing where your rubber mulch is applied. It works great in playgrounds and in many planting beds, such...
How to Kill a Young Tree with Borax
Borax is a chemical that is best known for its use as a laundry detergent. Borax is also used as a fungicide to treat Fomus annosus root rot in certain types of trees and as a pesticide for ants and other insects. According to the U.S. Forest Service, borax can be used as a herbicide and may kill or
Can You Use an Extension Cord When Charging a Lawn Mower Battery?
Most lawn mower batteries need recharging occasionally. Moving the mower from the yard to the nearest power supply may be inconvenient, so using an extension cord to move the power to the mower is often a more tempting solution.
Do-it-Yourself Backyard Landscaping
Landscaping a backyard begins with a plan that includes the elements that you can't or don't want to change. This includes paths, porches and decks, along with plantings that you want to keep. When you're drawing up your plan, maintain the scale so that any purchases you make will be the right size,
How to Replace a Retainer Wall
A retainer, or retaining, wall helps protects the landscape of a sloped property from eroding, washing away or possibly collapsing on a home or building. A retaining wall can be made of a variety of materials, included treated wood, railroad ties, concrete and stone pavers. Over time, a retaining wa
How to Level an Above Ground Easy Set Pool
Failing to install your above ground Easy Set pool on a flat, level area could cause the pool to collapse, especially when the soil underneath becomes wet. Intex, the manufacturer of the Easy Set pool line, recommends choosing an area that appears flat. In addition to choosing an area that appears f
Add Grace And Beauty To Your Home With A Vanishing Edge Pool
If you are looking for a unique addition to your home, the vanishing edge pool is the way to go. These structures are built so that one edge of the pool has no edges or walls - that's what gives them the illusion of the water spilling off into the horizon. These pools bring more than a touch of
Picket Fence Tips
Picket fences are installed in front yards all across America.house with picket fence image by Michael Shake from Fotolia.comSeen in virtually every city and town in America, picket fences surround small cottages, middle-size family homes, large mansions and even churchyards with their...
How to Mount a Bench Vise
A personal workshop provides an area for you to fix and build anything you think you can. A crucial tool in a workshop is a vise. A mounted bench vise will help you clamp items in position so you can drill, cut or work on the item without worrying the item will move. Mounting a bench vise is really
How to Plant Dwarf Pampas
Also known as pumila pampas grass, dwarf pampas is a smaller version of common pampas grass. It is also cold hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 6, making the showy ornamental available to more gardeners. Dwarf pampas grass grows to 5 feet tall and blooms in tall plumes of w