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How to Make Stepping Stone Molds – Making Stepping Stones

John — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:10:37 +0000

Making your own stepping stones is a fun and inexpensive way to add a personal touch to the backyard decor. For something even more unique you can try making your own molds, so the shapes you end up with are truly your own. For the truly adventurous, you can try embedding the solar cells and lights for a solar stepping stone design.

A Guide to Making Your Own Stepping Stone Molds

Toxic Mulch – Identifying Toxic Mulch

John — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:38:01 +0000

One of the dangers of using commercially prepared mulch is that at times the decomposition process is accelerated too much creating some toxic gases in the mulch. Here is an overview of the toxic mulch problem and how to identify toxic mulch.

Title: Guard Against the Dangers of Toxic Mulch

Cedar Mulch – Some Benefits of Using Cedar Mulch

John — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:33:38 +0000

Cedar mulch is prized for some of it’s benefits over other mulching materials, both organic and manufactured. It’s not only the aroma that makes cedar mulch a preferred mulching material, but it can help with insect control. Here are some other reasons to use cedar mulch in your garden landscape.

Rose of Sharon – Care of a Rose of Sharon

John — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:49:28 +0000

The Rose of Sharon is a favorite of many homeowners. Its delicate balance between a large landscape bush combined with its showy flowers make it the perfect choice for many landscapes. It will last for many years in the yard if a few steps are taken to ensure its long survival. Here is a look at a few ideas to help them thrive.

How to Install Garden Fencing

John — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:49:22 +0000

Keeping rabbits and deer at bay is one good reason to have a garden fence. But even when you don’t have to worry about animals, fences can provide a lovely border. They also provide protection against wind. It’s a simple enough chore that most gardeners can tackle it successfully on their own

Tree Faces – Professional Baseball – Football or Halloween Faces

John — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:36:21 +0000

You may have seen forest or tree faces in a neighbor’s yard. These are a clever decoration that you see in parks and backyards all over. Basically these are parts of a face that are nailed or otherwise attached to a tree that look like the tree has a face. It looks something like a creature from the Wizard of Oz or the Lord of the Rings movies, which bring the trees to life.

There are a number of different types of tree faces. You can find some that are just amusing, such as a kissing face or some other goofy look you can find. Others choices are a number of seasonal faces. You could expect that there are those that are appropriate for Halloween, as a “spooky tree face” is just the ticket for the dark hours for those trick or treaters.

Drought Tolerant Ornamental Grasses – Types and Best Uses

John — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:17:12 +0000

Maintaining a landscape can be a drain of both environmental and monetary resources. One of the best things you can do is to design a landscape that requires less water to maintain and flourish. Here’s a look at a range of ornamental grasses that need much less water to survive and do well.

Building an Outdoor Fire Pit – Tips for Your Fire Pit

John — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:51:36 +0000

If you want an outdoor fire pit, and don’t want to spend the money on a fire pit table, the take a look at building a fire pit. Here’s some tips and a video on building a fire pit.

Building a Fire Pit – Tips on Building a Fire Pit in Your Backyard

John — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:38:42 +0000

A fire pit is a great addition to any back yard. An open fire creates an ambience that is unmatched, and the warmth of the fire will help extend the outdoor season in your back yard. You can buy all sorts of different pits, even a small one like a fire pit ring, but an easy way to get one is to build your own. Here’s some tips on how to build a fire pit in your back yard.

Xeriscaping for the Home – How to Xeriscape Your Yard

John — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:47:18 +0000

Many areas of the country have started to implement watering restrictions. One way to deal with these restrictions and still have attractive landscaping is to implement some of the xeriscaping techniques. Here’s a look at xeriscaping for the home.

Title: What is Xeriscaping and How Can Your Home Benefit?