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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

Yard Bug Mower Review – Pros and Cons of the Yard Bug Mower

John — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:05:31 +0000

One popular model of lawn mower these days is the Yard Bug mower. Before you invest your money on a major garden tool like a mower, it’s a good idea to look at a few reviews. Here are some observations on the pros and cons of the Yard Bug mower.

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.

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?

Outdoor Fire Pits – Extend Your Garden Season with a Fire Pit

John — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:38:56 +0000

Looking for a way to extend the garden season. Take a look a the types of outdoor fire pits, and see if one won’t work for your garden. This article compares different pits like portable fire pits and iron chimineas to see how they work in your yard.