When planning to give your yard a lush, vibrant look, consider your options with small, landscape plants. Small, landscape plants; whether they are groundcover, trees or shrubs; fill in a small area without overwhelming it. Choose small landscape plants that complement the space that you have while
When it comes to making a large space look beautiful, water gardens or landscape ponds might be the ultimate improvement. These ponds can greatly enhance the look of a home or venue. Think of them as a kind of aquatic gardens. You can build them as a way to enhance the architecture or to make the en
When you are installing a wooden fence, generally the last thing that you have to do is install the gate. While some tall wooden gates are built for preventing access to, or exit from, an enclosure, most are simply ways to get through a fence without leaving a gaping hole. Whether your wooden fence
Backyard ponds can be an enchanting feature point in your garden. However they require regular upkeep and monitoring to ensure healthy fish and plant life.
Many people think landscaping is just about designing your home. However, it is more than just decorating your home. There are other green places that also come under a landscaping design and this is the ...
The lawnmower is one of the handiest tools when it comes to keeping your yard trimmed. However, when the fuel injector of the lawnmower isn’t working, fuel cannot go from the fuel tank to the carburetor. When this happens, the lawnmower will not be able start and keep running. Fuel injectors c
Deer can be a nuisance for gardeners, often coming into yards and eating vegetation, vegetables and fruits that you may have planted. Overall, growing plants that exhibit certain characteristics that are unappealing to deer is the best way to have a deer-proof garden. Keep in mind that if a deer is
It is said that small is beautiful. Door mat is one such thing that is apparently very small but is an important home caring article that keeps dust particles away which not only spoil your furniture but also give an untidy look to the overall maintenance of your house.
Pitcher Plants and other carnivorous plants grow in boggy areas.pitcher plant image by Kho Guan Ann from Fotolia.comInstead of avoiding an area of boggy ground, plant it with an assortment of moisture-loving plants, such as Bee Balms (Monarda spp.) and Astilbes. Many foliage and flowering...
Many people think that they have to hire an expensive lawn service to come in and sow grass seed for them. Sowing seed is not that complicated and anyone can do it with little or no training. Whether you choose to sow the grass seed by hand or use a spreader that you push around the yard, the actual
A 10-by-14 metal shed can have many uses; it can be a workstation, a tool or storage shed, and even a playhouse for the kids. Unfortunately, many metal sheds do not come with a floor. This presents a problem as you do not want water to run through your shed when it rains, or rodents digging their wa
Composting organic material in the garden is faster with compost bins because they can be rotated to increase aerobic activity. Turning any compost pile will facilitate decomposition, but spinning a compost bin takes less time and requires much less physical exertion.
Hammocks offer a comfortable, convenient way to relax while enjoying some fresh air and sunshine. Indoors, a hammock can also be a stylish, space-saving alternative to a traditional bed. High-quality hammocks are often expensive to buy, but making your own hammock can be easy, affordable and fun. Ho
Fennel and anise are prized for their sweet- and savory flavors, which are extracted from the seeds or leaves of each plant. Both herbs belong to the Umbelliferae family, which also includes cilantro, dill and parsley. Anise is an annual plant and fennel is a perennial, but in both cases, the entire
A deck can add lots of living and dining space to any home. Placement of the deck is very important, however, so it will be easily accessible from the home's interior. There are endless designs for flooring, railings and amenities to enhance a deck. Look at many options before deciding what will com
Wooden privacy fences allow you to create your own backyard retreat where no one can see what you're doing. While they do have the advantage of restricting prying eyes, wooden privacy fences also restrict your line of sight off your property. If the cost of erecting a privacy fence around your entir
People are eager to enhance the value of their property. They are continuously in search of means to make their home visually appealing. This will help to receive positive appreciation from friends and relatives. However, ...
Sirococcus blight, also called sirrococcus tip blight and sirrococcus shoot blight, is caused by the Sirococcus strobilinus Preuss fungus. It affects many species of conifer trees in the northern United States and southern parts of Canada. Sirococcus blight is often found in several species of spruc
One of the most common complaints about hiring landscape companies is the frustration in finding one company that does everything well. One landscape service may cut lawns beautifully, but they don't prune shrubs correctly. Perhaps ...
