Riccia fluitans, commonly known as crystalwort, is a species of liverwort that floats on the surface of fresh water. Aquarists value this plant for its ability to hide small fish from predators. Riccia fluitans grows quickly under favorable conditions and can form a thick colony of plants on the wat......[Read More]

Watching crabgrass shove aside your yard's Kentucky Bluegrass is a summertime irritant. One crabgrass plant has the capability of spreading thousands of seeds, so nipping it quickly is essential to creating a lawn that will win you compliments. Fortunately, with a little time and effort, it's not ha......[Read More]

Fragrant, snail-shaped creamy pale lavender flowers with irregular purple markings done the rapid-growing stems on the corkscrew or snail vine (Vigna caracalla). Native to Central and northern South America, this evergreen perennial vine retains its foliage in regions where winter frosts never occur......[Read More]

When you mow with your lawn tractor, you can encounter some rough terrain or materials that may puncture or blow out your tires. Most lawn tractor tires have a tube on the inside that keeps the tire full when the tube is inflated. When a tube-inflated tire goes flat, you will have to insert a new tu......[Read More]

There is no need to replace a sofa or chair just because the cushions are worn out and tattered. The cushions likely wore out long before the foundation of the piece of furniture was ready for the trash heap. You can make replacement cushions that will complement your décor and make your furn......[Read More]

Pool is what that makes a house luxurious and allows every family member to spend great time with each other. It is a part of house, where you can play, relax and enjoy. If you ... ......[Read More]

Planting grass seed during the fall is the best time for you to plant cool-season grasses or over-seed warm-season grass with perennial rye grass. If north of the transitional zone of the U.S., the right ... ......[Read More]

The John Deere 175 mower is an economy model designed with one mower blade. This means the mower uses a smaller drive belt to power the mower deck. Just like the 175's bigger brothers, the mower deck on this model runs off the power of the engine's output shaft. To accomplish this, the belt wraps ar......[Read More]

Raccoons can be frustrating for gardeners, and many have been creative about getting rid of them, such as installing flashing lights in their yards to scare them. Others have tried spreading out unpleasant smelling substances or keeping a dog out in the yard to frighten the the raccoons. Even if the......[Read More]

When we moved into our home about 3 years, we planned on growing a garden, trees and some more landscaping. We live in a semi arid region of the United States and even though we have a good well, we did not want to waste water, so as part of the remodel we installed a gray water system.......[Read More]

A quality wood fence can protect your yard and add a nice accent to your landscaping. Installing a new wood fence makes an excellent do-it-yourself project. All you need is some lumber and concrete from the local home improvement store and common tools like a hammer, nails, and a shovel. Pressure-tr......[Read More]

Landscape supplies can be difficult to find depending on what you are looking for. The way these types of supplies and where you can find them are broken down and classified into two categories: home use and professional use. Finding these supplies for home use is easy while locating landscaping sup......[Read More]

Landscaping with rocks provides your swimming pool with some visual variety and with a subtle splash of color. Rocks are easy bring in and set up and, afterward, they do not require the care that plants do. There are many ways to use rocks while landscaping and decorating your pool, so.........[Read More]

There are several reasons why people landscape their homes. They may just want to beautify their property. A well-designed and maintained landscape does wonders for a home. Many people just love to work outdoors and a nicely landscaped yard can serve as a sanctuary for them. Properly done, well-land......[Read More]

If you would like to add a wall to your landscape that blends in with the environment, stone is one natural option. While you may use any type of flat stones, stone blocks provide a shape designed specifically for building. Even if you have straight building materials, when it comes to building the ......[Read More]

Water features in your garden or lawns are fun and add life to your landscape (landscape without any form of movement is lifeless and dull like paintings). For instance, ponds with different fishes with varying color will look lively. On the other hand, swimming pools are great fun, and provide enjo......[Read More]

Many areas of the country are dealing with drought and water shortages. You can have a beautiful and productive garden while cutting back on water consumption. Here are a few ideas how to do it!

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There's nothing that compares to the wood-fired flavor of hearth-baked breads, but that unique taste is nearly impossible for the home cook to recreate without an outdoor bread oven. Luckily, building one doesn't have to be complicated or cost thousands of dollars. In a weekend, you can build your o......[Read More]

Composting Clementine oranges, like all citrus fruit, might take slightly longer to break down than other fruit waste such as banana or apple peels. The oils contained within the peels, and the density of the rinds contribute to the longer composting times. Having a well-established compost pile bef......[Read More]

Patio fire pits are an outdoor accessory useful during both warm and cold weather. Fire pits are a focal point for gatherings and can also serve as an ad hoc grill. Building a fire pit on your patio can be accomplished using just a few tools and basic building materials. Fire pits don't have to expe......[Read More]