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How to Clean Outdoor Furniture Cushions
Outdoor furniture, frequently called patio furniture, is specifically made to withstand water, sun exposure and minor stains. Although most outdoor furniture is designed to be exposed to the elements and left outside year-round, regular maintenance and cleaning will help improve the life of the cush
How to Compost in Arizona
Composting is a natural recycling process common to home and commercial gardeners. When brown and green organic materials are combined, they release carbon and nitrogen, which spurs a heated decomposition resulting in a rich, organic fertilizer. Since many household waste products are compostable, a
How to Mulch Raspberries & Blackberries
Blackberries and raspberries are beloved for their rich color, juicy flavor, unique texture--and health benefits. Both provide abundant antioxidants (which studies show help defend against a range of diseases), as well as vitamins, minerals and fiber. Whether served in pies or parfaits, juiced, cann
Planting and Maintaining Edible Landscaping
There are a lot of benefits of planting edible plants. First, it can do good for the environment as any plant can help produce clean air. Additionally, it will be a great way to save on money. If you grow most of the vegetables you consume, you will not need to go to the grocery store to purchase th
Rotting Tree Stumps
Trees sometimes need to be chopped down because of disease or damage. One of the disadvantages of tree removal is that you're left with unsightly tree stumps dotted around the garden. Rotting tree stumps won't harm your garden, so allow them to decompose naturally over time -- or give mother nature
How to Run a Sprinkler Wire
Automatic outdoor sprinkler systems are a way to ensure that your lawn or grassy area remains green and vibrant all summer long with a minimum of effort on your part. Outdoor automatic sprinkler systems are usually operated with a number of different zones, or coverage areas, that are controlled by
Types of Walkway Stones
Consider a stone walkway for your yard.Comstock Images/Comstock/Getty ImagesA walkway is not only a functional part of your garden or lawn, it is also a decorative accent. While concrete is a popular material for walkways, there are also lots of different types of natural stone that make...
How to Remove Apple Tree Sap
Tree sap is a tough stain to remove because it contains resin, which hardens the sap quickly and is sticky, which means that you cannot simply wipe the stain off or even pick it off completely. Instead, use a cleaning solution to dissolve the tree sap enough so that it no longer sticks to your cloth
Lawn Sprinkler System Repair - How to Fix a Leaking Water Main
One of the most common items that require repair on a lawn irrigation sprinkler system is a leak in the water main supply pipe. Cracks due to age or broken PVC fitting connections at the double check backflow prevention valve or near a sprinkler zone valve due to heavy traffic are common places in t
Solar Powered Landscaping Lights Are Your Best Option
Lighting up the backyards and gardens will be easy to do with outdoor solar lights. These lights are powered by the sun and are virtually maintenance free. The lights are bright enough to help you see in the dark and will provide visibility that you will need at night, but not too overpowering, they
Why Build Birdhouses?
Birdhouses provide many species with important habitats for nesting and raising their young. Loss of these habitats leads to reduction in local bird populations. Building and putting up birdhouses keeps birds that eat insects around your property. Young children benefit from the process of building
How to Put in an Underground Sprinkler System
A gorgeous lawn does not just happen; it takes hard work and watering. One way to keep the lawn healthy is to install an underground sprinkler system. Sprinkler systems are utilized when large areas need to be watered or if you dread manually moving the sprinkler throughout the night. Underground sp
Wrought Iron Gates - Before You Decide To Go For It
Are you looking forward to using wrought iron as your house's gates? If you do, this will be the right article that can give you some advice about using it. What you are going to discover here in this article will show you why most people prefer to use this kind of gate instead of other types.
How to Create Your Own Landscape Border
A border serves several purposes in the landscape. The border prevents grass from spreading into the planting bed; keeps plant, mulch or stone in the bed and provides an aesthetic boundary between beds and lawn areas. An edge also gives the lawn and landscape a finished, manicured appearance. Instal
Tree Pruning Tips You Can Try
Winter is the best time to prune trees provided the temperatures are not below freezing point. If temperatures are too low, when you cut branches etc. they will shatter as the cold makes the wood brittle.
Food in Compost
Composting transforms raw organic material into a stable, humus-rich product suitable for growing plants. From state-of-the-art composting units to simple untended piles, there's a form of home composting appropriate for almost any circumstance. You can create compost with a well-managed pile in two
The Best Push Lawn Mowers
Electric push lawn mowers draw their power from electrical outlets.gazon image by Claudio Calcagno from Fotolia.comPush lawn mowers range from the historic and simple manual-reel lawn mowers, which rely solely on human pushing power, to the more technologically advanced gas and electric...
Top Tips For Garden and Lawn Care For the Month of August
As the warm summer sun starts its decent into fall, we begin to look at what lawn care is essential for this time of year. Since most of us simply do not have the time to spend hours on end to keep up the garden, we will explore the available options for superior yard care. What gardening tools you
How to Neutralize Pet Urine Odor
As much as we love our pets, they can be a lot of work. If you are a pet owner, you will likely be faced with a urine accident at some point. Whether on your carpet, furniture or bedding, pet urine leaves behind a strong odor. Even after the urine stain has been removed, the odor may linger for some
Perennial Fountain Grass Plants
Fountain grass (Pennisetum spp.) is a mainstay in gardens where water is in short supply, but the graceful, arching grass blades topped by feathery plumes are an asset in any landscape. Not only does fountain grass add movement and interest for the eye, but it also makes an excellent privacy screen