Although a 2-inch layer of sawdust is a great way to control weeds in your gardenbed, too much sawdust on the grass may prevent blades from getting adequate light or may introduce too much carbon into the soil, without enough nitrogen. While sawdust will eventually decompose on its own, you may want

Sometimes storage facilities are needed that don't require any air conditioning or amenities that exist in traditional storage facilities. Livestock, farming equipment and stock supplies often fall into these categories. Pole barns can range from simple wooden sheds with dirt floors to complex metal

A beautiful patio is one of the features of a truly beautiful house. Because it is not difficult to create an interesting patio space, many individuals opt to do so themselves. Unfortunately, one of the most attractive options---the stone patio---is also among the most difficult to install on your o

Cheap landscaping ideas are the best way to find satisfaction from turning an ordinary yard into an amazing yard from your own two hands. This can be done by spending as little as possible and using as much of your own creativity and having fun in the process. Many times the best result comes when y

Using natural stone in your landscaping is a great way to make the best features of your yard to stand out, but many homeowners are simply lost when it comes to choosing the best natural stone for your landscape project. You can do almost anything you want to do with stone, although it certainly doe

There is often the need for planting under trees for a variety of reasons. Turf grass is hard to sustain under trees and there is the need for a different solution. Sometimes the yard is small and the area under a large tree is best used as part of the landscape. Whatever the reason,...

I find iron to be a great material for all kinds of decor from furniture to arbors and trellises to plant stands, brackets and pot holders. It is stronger than a lot of the other types of things you can buy, is virtually maintenance free and makes a beautiful contribution to the look and feel of you

One of the primary advantages of installing a walkway with concrete over other paving materials is its durability and low maintenance. Sunken concrete is typically the result of a poorly laid foundation, and may lead to water damage if not repaired. Instead of replacing the section, use a slabjackin

With a variety of products on the market, it can be difficult to choose mulch for gardens and landscaped beds that fits with the style of a homeowner's yard. When shopping for mulch gardeners should consider purchasing cypress or cedar mulches. These attractive products keep landscaping looking fres

Lawn rollers are drums with handles that are used to smooth and flatten soil or tamp down newly planted sod to remove any air pockets between the sod and the ground soil.

Electric motors are ubiquitous, powering everything from washing machines to turnpike gates. Most of these applications use conventional AC (alternating current) electric motors. A new type of AC motor, the inverter duty motor, has started to make its appearance in specific industrial applications,

Trex is the brand name of a decking system whose components are made of a composite of recycled plastic and wood, and is an environmentally preferable alternative to traditional wood decks. Available in a wide range of styles and finishes, Trex offers the ease of assembly of wood, without the mainte

Starting and maintaining a lush patch of grass in your yard isn't a difficult endeavor. In fact, it can be done with ease whether it's in a sunny area or a shaded area. Knowing how to grow grass in shaded areas gives you the ability to provide greenery to any part of your yard. A shaded grass area s

A staple on restaurant tables everywhere, carnations (Dianthus species) are long-lasting cut flowers and a valuable addition to perennial gardens throughout most of the country. While the tall-stemmed, large-flowered carnations grown for florists (D. caryophyllus) are a challenge for home gardeners,

American wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) makes an attractive ground cover in moist, shady areas with acid soil. Its bright red berries contrast with its dark, glossy leaves -- but it's not just ornamental. The aromatic plant has a history of medicinal uses, both internally and topically, since i

Video Transcript Hi. I'm Angela Price from Eden Condensed small space garden design, and this is garden space. Today I'm going to give you some tips on how to treat and prevent diseases on your inside plants, on your indoor plants. I've got this beautiful corn plant here. And usually...

An invisible fence keeps pets in your yard by warning dogs wearing a special transmitter collar with a beep once they have reached the edge of their allowed territory, and then supplying a harmless electric shock if the barrier is broken. Pet owners install this type of fencing for two main reasons.

Many families, couples and individuals love having a swimming pool right in their own backyard. However, while a swimming pool can add a great deal of enjoyment and fun to the summer months, there are also some potential hassles that can arise. For example, if you notice that your swimming pool seem

When seeding your lawn, it's important to use the right amount of grass seed so that you don't end up with bare spots on your lawn or buy more grass seed than you need. All commercially available grass seed has a coverage number expressed in the number of square feet per pound that the seed mixture

Pressed glass and cut glass have similar beginnings when they're created. Both types of glass start off as molten glass pressed into a mold, but the mold used for each type is significantly different. A pressed glass mold --- which can be made up of two to four different pieces --- imparts the desig