Yellow nutsedge is a perennial weed that appears within turf, according to the Purdue University Turfgrass Science Program. This weed spreads during the spring and fall through underground stems called rhizomes. You can identify yellow nutsedge by rolling the stem in your hand. If the stem feels tri

A mahogany deck can be a shining gem attached to your house, but after years of abuse from the sun, wind and rain, it may look ragged. Faded wood and water damage are common issues with decks. The proper deck sealant ensures that water is repelled and water damage is avoided. Properly seal your maho

Choosing a lawn mower can be confusing enough, with choices between engine sizes, electric or gas, and special features. Add in the option of mulching or bagging clippings, and it can be even more difficult. While a mulching mower is less labor-intensive and good for the environment, a bag mower is

Video Transcript Hi, I'm Justin Hancock, Costa Farms garden guru. If you love tropical plants like this hibiscus but live in a cold winter climate you know that unfortunately it won't survive outdoors during the winter. But good news, you can bring hibiscus in and other tropical plants...

Cobblestones add a romantic element to any yard or garden, whether it be in the form of a path, driveway or patio. But the price of real cobblestones can be prohibitive. You can make your own concrete pavers and color them to look like cobblestones at a fraction of the cost of the real thing.

Crapemyrtle is an evergreen tree that typically grows about 15 to 20 feet tall, though there are dwarf varieties that never grow over 4 or 5 feet in height. It comes in a wide range of colors, with white, lavender, red and pink being the most frequently seen. When choosing a crapemyrtle it is import

Driveways are becoming an expensive part of any home. Though concrete, asphalt and gravel are still used; they have taken a backseat to designer driveways.

Sheer curtains can be a great way to keep people outside of your home from seeing inside without blocking outside light from entering your home. These curtains can get filled with dust and dirt in a hurry. Cleaning the curtains isn't too difficult. However, once you do so, they will probably be fill

Preparing your lawn for winter dormancy and spring rebirth is a simple but necessary process that shouldn't ever be skipped. Cutting down the height of the lawn plays a key role, as does overwinter fertilization and moisture management. Proper annual maintenance preserves the health of an establishe

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a fast-growing, short-lived hardwood tree that can become invasive, crowding out native species. It's resistant to poor soils, pests, diseases and bad weather, growing to a height of 80 feet, with trunks from 2 to 4 feet in diameter. Even when a black locust tr

Retaining walls are used in the garden landscape to control the deterioration of sloping areas. The wall's strength holds back soil that runs off the slope during heavy rains. A retaining wall needs to be sturdy to hold back all that weight. Cinder blocks are a cheap way to increase a retaining wall

Plant a new lawn, cover patches in an existing lawn or turn part of your property back to wild grass using grass seed. Planting grass from seed takes longer than spreading turf, but it's cheaper and you get more choice. It is easier to find a variety of different grass seed than a large variety of t

Power TransferThe basic concept of a drive belt involves transferring power from one part of the lawnmower to another; this is true of drive belts on any type of mechanical equipment. In the lawnmower application, the drive belt transfers the radial torque of the engine shaft to the input...

If you see a corner fence post that's bent or broken in the center, chances are that the corner fence post was improperly braced. A corner fence post can support more than 1,000 lbs. of weight. Most of this weight puts stress along the weakest part of the fence, the fence's upper part. Bracing a fen

Adding a railing to a concrete porch serves two benefits. If you live in an area with long winters, ice can accumulate on the porch and this will give you something to hold onto to prevent you from slipping. It will also add a little exterior decoration to the house.

Decks and patios provide a peaceful outdoor living space, adding quality and value to your home. When the patio or deck is left unclean and uncared for, it becomes more of an eyesore than an attractive landscape design. To clean the area properly, you need to use cleaning ingredients that remove all

For quite a few homeowners who adore birds, bird houses and feeders are prominent fixtures within the backyard. They're extensive, vibrant pieces of artwork that attract birds and maintain them secure. The air is often filled while using the seem of pleased birds, and inside of, the bird watche

Aside from entire front and backyards, as well as fields and parks, artificial grass can be used for other areas of the house, including outdoor patios, decks, and gazebos. For many homeowners, an outdoor niche or veranda is a relaxing place to host parties, entertain, or simply gather with family a

Pool companies can help you look for ways to make your backyard more summer-friendly and build your family's dream swimming pool that will also serve as the perfect background to your beautiful abode. Thanks to ...

Chopsticks are some of the simplest and most elegant eating utensils in the world, and also some of the oldest. The Chinese developed them about 5,000 years ago and call them kuai-zi. As they did with many important aspects of their culture, the Japanese imported chopsticks from China and made their