Category : Landscaping & Garden & Landscape : Home & Garden

Cedar Vs. Hardwood Mulch

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All tree-based mulches provide some degree of soil insulation, keeping the earth below the plant or tree from extreme cold and heat. These types of mulches preserve the ground's moisture by hampering evaporation from the surface, while allowing rain or water to pass down to the roots. Limiting avail

Landscaping Ideas for Shade

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Mix techniques and plants to take advantage of your yard's natural environment.Azaleen image by Angelika Bentin from Fotolia.comIn most yards there are at least a few areas of shade and some yards are filled with it. That doesn't mean you can't have a garden. Whether its flowers, foliage,...

How do I Harvest Wheat Grass?

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Wheatgrass contains a high amount of chlorophyll and features a number of benefits when added to salads or juiced. According to the Energies for Life website, it helps clear toxins from the body and gives the immune system a boost. It also elevates energy and alertness. You can incorporate it into m

How to Make a Small Compost Pile

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A small compost bin is possible for those who want homemade fertilizer but are short on space. Composting converts organic waste material into compost by accelerating the natural decay process. Yard and specific food waste are some of the most common compost pile ingredients including leaves, grass

Termites in Mulch

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Termites are insects that feed on wood and can cause serious structural damage to your home over time. Subterranean termites, which live underground, can find their way into mulch piles. Certain kinds of paper or wood mulch can supply a temporary source of food for termites. It can also provide them

Design Ideas for Kitchens

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Pots and pans can be used to add visual interest to your kitchen.metal pans image by araraadt from Fotolia.comThe design of your kitchen influences the mood of your family and guests--an attractive kitchen makes entertaining and food preparation enjoyable. This versatile room is an area...

Solar Patio Lights

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Solar patio lights can be used as single independent lights at various locations around your patio, or placed together and used to create a stunningly unique solar powered landscape that will completely transform your patio, garden or courtyard into a jaw dropping nighttime oasis of color that will

How to Build a Fence and Gate

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A fence and gate can add can add security and privacy to your yard. It can also improve your home's curb appeal. Garden gates and fences, depending on the size of the project, can range from moderately challenging to challenging. You need basic carpentry skills. Ask for a helping hand to speed up th