Landscaping Basics

How to Hide an Electric Transformer Box With Landscaping

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Electric transformers are a necessary evil for any property owner who wants power at home. The presence of an electric transformer in front of your home may detract attention away from your carefully manicured landscaping. You can hide an ... more »

How to Install Landscape Blocks

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Landscape blocks offer an opportunity to create stylish walls and paths on your property. These blocks come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors to meet the needs of any property owner. You need to know how to select and install the ... more »

How to Install Landscape Blocks

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Landscape blocks offer an opportunity to create stylish walls and paths on your property. These blocks come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors to meet the needs of any property owner. You need to know how to select and install the ... more »

How to Make Landscaping Boulders

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Landscaping boulders are rocks of various sizes and consistencies used as accents for landscaping projects. The weight and expense of natural boulders can be prohibitive for property owners who want to landscape on a budget. You can make ... more »

How to Make Landscaping Boulders

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Landscaping boulders are rocks of various sizes and consistencies used as accents for landscaping projects. The weight and expense of natural boulders can be prohibitive for property owners who want to landscape on a budget. You can make ... more »

How to Shape a Laurel Hedge

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The laurel is one of the largest and fastest-growing of all hedges, and is often used to mark boundaries and afford privacy to property owners. At the same time, a laurel hedge can easily press beyond property lines if not properly pruned and ... more »

How to Build a Driftwood Fence

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Building a driftwood fence will add a beautiful, rustic touch to your property. By selecting the right pieces of wood and deciding upon the proper fastening methods, you can create a wide variety of fencing, with the variations limited only by ... more »

How to Build a Simple Rain Collection System

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Collecting rainwater can be a wonderful way to keep your lawn irrigated without using tap water. You can help the environment, and keep your lawn looking lush and beautiful with your recycled rainwater. With some effort, you can build a simple ... more »

How to Build a Stone Cap on a Stone Wall

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A stone cap can improve the appearance of a stone wall, as well as its stability. By choosing stones based upon their flatness, size and ability to fit tightly on top of existing walls, you can create an attractive, yet safe, structure that will ... more »

How to Build the Basics for a Waterfall or Fountain

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The concept behind building any fountain or waterfall is really quite straightforward. You can apply it to a simple table fountain, an elaborate water sculpture or a cascading waterfall in your yard. Here's what you need to know... more »

How to Buy a Ditch Spade

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Using a ditch spade is a faster, cheaper way to create a ditch in your yard for small irrigation projects. If you buy a good ditch spade, you will have good results without hand pain... more »

How to Buy a Ditch Spade

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Using a ditch spade is a faster, cheaper way to create a ditch in your yard for small irrigation projects. If you buy a good ditch spade, you will have good results without hand pain... more »

How to Buy a Garden Shovel

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Some of the most basic garden work starts with a good shovel. From starting a garden to digging a koi pond, a good garden shovel can make your project easier... more »

How to Buy a Garden Shovel

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Some of the most basic garden work starts with a good shovel. From starting a garden to digging a koi pond, a good garden shovel can make your project easier to do... more »

How to Buy a Landscaping Company

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A landscaping company can be a lucrative avenue by which to express your creativity and enjoy working outdoors. Landscaping has become an important part of the home improvement industry as more and more property owners realize the benefits of ... more »

How to Buy a Landscaping Company

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A landscaping company can be a lucrative avenue by which to express your creativity and enjoy working outdoors. Landscaping has become an important part of the home improvement industry as more and more property owners realize the benefits of ... more »

How to Buy a Leaf Rake

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A quality leaf rake can last for years. If you take time to choose a good rake now, you won't need to replace it before autumn is over. Not only are leaf rakes economical, but they also don't emit carbon monoxide like leaf blowers do... more »

How to Buy a Leaf Rake

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A quality leaf rake can last for years. If you take time to choose a good rake now, you won't need to replace it before autumn is over. Not only are leaf rakes economical, but they also don't emit carbon monoxide like leaf blowers do... more »

How to Buy a Sprinkler

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If you own a lawn, you need a sprinkler. Sprinklers are great for keeping your lawn healthy and growing. The size and style of sprinkler you need depends on the size and style of your lawn... more »

How to Buy a Watering Can

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Using a watering can will make watering your indoor, hanging and outdoor plants easier. Using a watering can is faster than using a watering wand, less wasteful than using a sprinkler system and a whole lot more fun than waiting for it to rain... more »

How to Buy a Watering Can

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What's simple is true when it comes to watering plants. Using a watering can will make watering your indoor, hanging and outdoor plants easier. Using a watering can is faster than using a watering wand, less wasteful than using a sprinkler system ... more »

How to Buy an Arbor Canopy

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An arbor canopy is a wonderful addition to any backyard or garden. It is a large decorative canopy, which drapes over a sitting area and table. The canopy protects you from the sun and the tree or "arbor" above. Here are some tips on where to buy ... more »

How to Buy Gardening Gloves

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Gardening is hard work. Not only is it considered exercise, but you can also injure yourself while doing it. Take precautions by wearing a good pair of gardening gloves. They will prevent blisters and keep you looking stylish in the process... more »

How to Buy Gardening Gloves

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Gardening is hard work. Not only is it considered exercise, but you can also injure yourself while doing it. Take precautions by wearing a good pair of gardening gloves. They will prevent blisters and keep you looking stylish in the process... more »

How to Buy Gardening Shears

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A good, comfortable pair of gardening shears can be your greatest boon in the garden. Sharp shears will let you cut through tough roots and prune wayward branches. If you spend a little time picking a good pair of shears now, you will be rewarded ... more »

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