To store gardening items, tools and lawn equipment, storage sheds are often used for keeping items in one place and safe from the elements. Depending on the type of shed, they can also be attractive buildings that will look very nice in a backyard. Vinyl sheds are very durable and constructed to last. They come in a variety of sizes and colors ...
Tree Stump Removal
Having a tree removed from your property without any professional guidance is a big accomplishment, not only in that you can save yourself a health amount of money, but more so because you gain some valuable experience in landscaping. While you may have managed to cut down a tree’s limbs and trunk encumbered, the real work starts when you reach the ...
Lap Pool 101
Any fitness guru will tell you that swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. It is low impact and provides both a cardiovascular and strength training total body workout. However, sometimes it is difficult to obtain access to a pool in which to work out. A lap swimming pool right in your home would be ideal. There are many options to ...
Getting to Know Lasagna Gathering
You probably haven’t heard of the term lasagna gathering but it is something that has been done for quite a long time. The terms “lasagna” is only associated with it because of the piling process that is being done in this method. Basically it’s a gathering method that distinct on its own. Agriculturists and long-term gardeners have probably heard ...
Garden Trellis Netting For Garden Vegetables
One of the most exciting and underused methods of home garden is with the use of garden trellis netting. And while this is certainly not a new method of gardening, most amateur gardeners are reluctant to give it a try. For one reason or another most people are more comfortable using cages or avoiding vine growing plants altogether. This is ...
Front Yard Landscape Design
In general when you are landscaping a front yard you will have to use different principles and plant selection than you would in the backyard. This is because you are designing for a different purpose for the two different yards. The back garden is very much a place of solitude where you can relax and enjoy yourself in a personal space. In the ...
Getting Rid Of Spider Mites
Are you a vegetable grower who enjoys spending time in you greenhouse? Have you noticed thin white sheets of web on your plants? Do you notice the leaves developing spots or mottling? Is your plant showing signs of dying at a pretty fast rate? If the answers to these questions are all “yes”, then you have a problem. Your plants have been almost ...
How to Do Double Glazing Repairs
Whereas double glazed windows are a good way to maintain and regulate the temperature of a room, knowing how to carry out a double glazing repair is of importance also. Over time these windows are bound to get damaged or spoilt due to numerous factors that are beyond our control. Some sections of the windows may not function as they used to. Given ...
Decorative Landscaping Stones
Stone is a tough, durable material that is frequently used for walls, patios, paths, steps and sometimes even mulch. Decorative landscaping stones are an inexpensive and easy way to add appeal and style to your landscape. Its available in a wide variety of shapes, colors and sizes. A stone is available to fit almost any need, from a pool landscape ...
Choosing Between a Pergola, Canopy, Gazebo, or Awning
When winter is drawing to a close, the thought of spring and summer gets everyone into the mind frame of outdoor living and entertaining. Most of us simply want a place to relax under some shade on a backyard deck or patio. Luckily, today’s market is full of choices including the various styles and sizes of pergola, canopy, gazebo, or awning ...