Landscaping Basics

For years, master gardeners and scientists have said not to use wood chips for mulch because they are too acidic or rob the soil of too many nutrients. Recently, though, scientists have changed...

Mulching is a natural, effective way to improve the overall appearance and health of your yard or garden. Cedar mulch is aromatic and eye-pleasing, and turns any ordinary flower bed into a...

Wood chips are a popular material for landscaping, and for good reason. You can use them in variety of different situations and they have the added benefit of putting good use the byproducts of an...

Assorted types of mulches are available to meet various landscaping needs. Mulches prevent weeds, protect plants from temperature extremes, retain moisture, amend the soil and improve the...

Rubber mulch is is used in landscape areas at residences, businesses and recreation spaces. It is a long-lasting alternative to wood mulch. Rubber mulch is available in natural colors, as well as...

One of the more challenging parts of landscaping is preserving the materials you use outdoors. Sun bleaches and dries, rain and humidity will rot, grow mold and rust outdoor materials, while...

For cooking large pieces of meat, the smoker may be the best way to go. Because it is a closed cooker, the heat from the fire does not escape. This cooks the meat evenly. In addition, the smoke...

If you've decided to build a raised bed for flowers and vegetables, you need to choose not just the perfect location but also the best building materials for your project. Treated wood, cedar,...

Wood chips are one of the best mulches you can use in your garden. It prevents weed growth, aids with water retention and builds up the soil as it decomposes. Mulch creates a favorable environment...

Mulch is considered to be any material placed over soil or garden. It can be made from chopped up compost, wood, grass and leaves, among other materials. While wood chipped mulch can be expensive,...

Need to get rid of some of the lumber in your backyard or garage? Want to build a fire? Tired of having to pay for wood? With a few simple tools you'll never have to pay for firewood again. Let's...

Wood chips are used as both a decorative touch and a mulching compound in many outdoor gardens. These wood chips, which are often made from pine bark and cedar, can be placed around shrubs,...

How to keep the gravel in the gravel driveway? A bit of spray is inevitable (be honest - was it you who peeled out last week?), but a solid edge will help.