Your bedroom may be more than just the place where you sleep, it may also be your retreat, a place for you to hang out, relax and listen to music. Perhaps you also like to unwind in your bedroom and read a good book. You can try some do-it-yourself ideas for a bedroom makeover that address your bedr......[Read More]

Gastrolux cookware is durable and non-stick. The coating of all Gastrolux cookware, including frying pans, roasting pans and stew pots, is created from natural minerals. These are super-heated to bond tightly to the cookware, making the product impervious to odors and stains. Cleanup of these non-st......[Read More]

Hedges provide privacy as well as barriers to wind, snow and rain.garden decoration in front of yew hedge image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comIf nosy neighbors and passers-by interfere with time spent on your porch, it is time to put up a privacy barrier. If your porch is not covered,.........[Read More]

Turf will produce an instant lawn and within four to six weeks the lawn can be used. Make sure you use a good supplier though. Always use a cultivated turf which will have been fed, watered and looked after.......[Read More]

A very interesting fact- most of the grasses that you see around lawns all over the US aren't even native to this area. Many have been brought in from other parts of the world and as far as it goes, many that you see even still further were cross bred to create the green, lush lawns you see all......[Read More]

Fire pits not only act as a spot to keep you warm, but can also act as a beautiful piece for your backyard.We examine some of the ways fire pits are used as decor items.......[Read More]

Grasses are some of the most successful plants on Earth, found in almost every ecosystem. Not only do they sprout leaves from the base of the plant, giving them the ability to regenerate quickly from damage by browsing animals, but they expand by underground stems that sprout new plants along their ......[Read More]

For years, nut grass has been a thorn in the side of lawn caretakers of homes and golf courses in the warmer climates of the country. It's difficult to kill, even when using herbicides instead of natural means, but it can be done. The treatments vary, with ground tillage offering the best---and fast......[Read More]

Not all soils are good for gardening. Soils that are too sandy do not retain enough moisture and leech out important nutrients that plants need. Soils that have too much clay content retain too much moisture and give plant roots soggy feet, which can cause damping off and rot, and it also tends to d......[Read More]

If you have a small garden chain-link fence, one of the simplest ways to add height to it is by attaching bamboo fence rolls that are taller than the existing fence. Bamboo fence rolls come in a variety of colors and cuts and can be attached easily to a chain-link fence. All you will need to exten......[Read More]

Build a wood fence gate in 3 simple steps. This article will give tell you everything needed to build your own gate at home.......[Read More]

The grey poplar is one of the toughest trees around. It can survive paved over roots, herbicide spray, even the removal of its trunk -- things that would kill most other trees. Grey poplars are also prolific spreaders. An established tree will send up suckers all around the adjacent area. If left in......[Read More]

Patio cushions are a major investment, not necessarily in cost, but in terms of finally deciding on a color or fabric, one that fits in with your decor. While today's cushions are resilient and will resist fading, mold and mildew, they still love to be taken care of. If you put away those patio......[Read More]

Crabgrass is a particularly hardy weed that frequently shows up during warm-weather months. The weeds can grow from 15 inches to 3 feet tall if not kept in check. Because of their aggressive nature, they can quickly crowd out lawn grasses. Stopping the spread of crabgrass once it starts can be detri......[Read More]

Brick pavers are useful throughout a yard and garden area for paths, patios and driveways. Keeping pavers clean can be a challenge, especially when weather conditions vary. Sealing pavers is a good way to prevent staining and make them easier to maintain. A sealed paver usually requires nothing more......[Read More]

Red thread is a fungal disease that affects a variety of lawn grasses, but is usually most severe in red fescue and bluegrass. This disease is characterized by the gelatin-like fungus that is pink or red and covers infected lawn grass. Fungicides are not recommended in the treatment of red thread, b......[Read More]

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Having a swimming pool in your own backyard is like having a summer-long vacation. While in-ground pools are extremely costly, above-ground swimming pools are more cost friendly for families on a budget. Yet, pool maintenance and supplies can be costly. However, there are now a number of.........[Read More]

A worm bin provides a place for creating compost indoors, whether for an indoor garden or use in landscaping the yard. Worm bins benefit gardeners by their compact size, gardeners' ability to reuse them and the food waste they can help prevent by acting as an indoor composting bin. Worms eat a wide ......[Read More]

Evergreens are trees that stay green year-round. Hundreds of types of evergreens exist, including cypress, pine, eucalyptus and spruce. New seeds are in a dormant state and require germination to resume growth. Growing an evergreen tree from a seed requires patience, but it can be done successfully......[Read More]