Category : Landscaping & Garden & Landscape : Home & Garden

Water and Stone

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When some people think of escaping from the summer heat, they have visions of water crashing into the shore as they walk along a sandy beach. If time or circumstance doesn't provide the opportunity for a getaway, a "stay-cation" may be the best alternative. Even if the beach isn'

How to Mulch Watermelons

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Watermelons thrive during the hot, sunny days of summer, but they require a lot of moisture to produce fruit. Drying winds, evaporation and weed competition can all prevent the melons from getting the water they need to develop. Plastic mulches help warm the soil both before and after transplanting,

How to Make a Simple Mesh Fence

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A simple mesh fence provides a strong utilitarian barrier that installs quickly by comparison with other fences, such as a picket fence. Installing a simple mesh fence consists of setting posts, securing top rails, installing bottom rails and stapling wire mesh in place. When purchasing the mesh, re

DIY Deck Chairs

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Deck chairs come in all styles and colors. From folding cloth slings to traditional Adirondacks to contemporary designs, deck chairs add pizzazz to your deck seating. With basic carpentry skills you can build your own deck chairs in no time. With the right materials, your creative touches can also s

Action Tramps Climbing Frames

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Many of the activities of today involve sitting in front of the TV, a games console or other things which do not involve getting outdoors in the fresh air and having fun. With the increasing worry all over the world about over weight children, outdoor fun seems to be overlooked such as climbing fram

The Guide to Ultimate Home Living

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Landscaping and outdoor decorating has been widely practiced not only be the landscapers and outdoor decorators but also by almost every household. This artistic practice has become very widespread and openly public due to the desire to improve and utilize the idle external spaces of the residential

How to Landscape With Pea Gravel

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Gardeners searching for an inexpensive, low-maintenance landscape material often choose pea gravel. Pea gravel is useful for walkways, work areas and social spaces. It also fits easily among plants and shrubs and will stay attractive for a long time. With a little sweat equity and a few tools, you c

Gazebo Fabric

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You don't have to go out and search far and wide just to have outdoor relaxation. All you have to do is "edit" your backyard or your front lawn and voila! You will have the perfect relaxation spot. Not all the time you could run out to the various "scenic spots" in the Unite

The Disadvantages of a Flat Porch

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Everyone knows a porch is flat. You come out the door or climb up the steps and there it is, and more than anything else it's flat. As is so often the case with good construction, however, achieving what appears simple may require some complex planning. When building a porch, you need to consider we