Yard Maintenance

How to Prevent a Dog From Digging the Lawn

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you have a dog you are probably familiar with the dog's desire to dig to the bottom of things, including your yard. You may have small little holes scattered around your yard or you may have areas of grass that are barely visible because your ... more »

How to Remove Moss From a Driveway

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Moss on a driveway can be not only unsightly but also dangerous. Moss becomes slippery when wet and can become a virtual skating rink after a rain. Removing moss from your driveway doesn't have to be very difficult. If done correctly, it ... more »

How to Repair a Damaged Lawn

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Lawn damage can occur even in the healthiest looking yards. Insects, rodents, drought and unwanted plant life can all cause grass to die, leaving room for more weeds to take over. Repairing lawn damage as it occurs is important for the overall ... more »

How to Rid Your Garden of Mushrooms

By Tom Morgan

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Mushrooms are spores present in many gardens and lawns. These uninvited visitors develop in areas of high moisture when the ground is nutrient rich. To get rid of your problem, the existing mushrooms must be removed with care... more »

How to Set Fence Posts

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first pick out the straightest timber usually from a lumber yard.. more »

How to Attract Squirrels to a Yard

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Many people enjoy seeing little squirrels scamper about. Watching them balance on a branch while chomping on an acorn can be quite entertaining. Attracting squirrels to your yard is easy if you follow these steps... more »

How to Choose a Natural Insect Repellent

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Natural insect repellents often seem like a good idea. DEET-based insect repellents carry a number of warnings, particularly about use with children. But do you know how to choose a natural insect repellent?.. more »

How to Get Rid Of Moles And Voles In Your Yard

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Seeing tunnels and trails all over your yard after the snow melts can be disappointing, especially when you had a nice looking yard in the fall. This damage is likely caused by moles and/or voles. Here are some low cost and effective ways to ... more »

How to Landscape

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A welcoming front yard landscape is one of the most important factors in creating your home's unique personality. This is especially important when you're trying to sell your home. A few simple, inexpensive fixes can add zip and interest so ... more »

How to make organic lawn and yard weed killer

By Sensei

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Managing weeds is a difficult task to do. If you don't like pulling them out of the ground their is an easy way to kill weeds with a household natural and safe solvent that will not harm children or pets if they come into contact with treated ... more »

How to Remove a Tree Stump

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Removing a tree stump can be a difficult task. The roots just don't want to let go. But there are a number of effective ways to remove that unsightly stump. Depending on the size of the stump muscle, machine or microbes will do the job for you. ... more »

How to Start a Landscaping Business

By Melissa Maroff

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Maybe you’re tired of working for “the man” and having him profit from your green thumb—or you’re sick of wasting your time and talents on your own garden when you could be working on someone else’s and making a profit. Well, my friend—a ... more »

How to Tell the Difference Between Moles and Gophers

By Ynot

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Moles and gophers are troublesome garden pests. Both burrow and tunnel throughout your property. But it's important to know the difference before starting treatment to eliminate them. They're not the same!.. more »

How to maintain a green lawn

By bmerritt

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Your lawn can make a big difference in the curb appeal of your home. We want to maintain a healthy, green, and full lawn, but variables such as pests, weather, and weeds generally mess up our perfect lawn. Follow these steps to help maintain a ... more »

How to make your own House Wash Mixture

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Mix up a simple blend of common cleaning products to clean the mold and mildew from your home. You may either apply with an long wand and soft bristle brush or with a pressure washer... more »

How to Protect Fruit Trees From Late Spring Frosts

By Janet Harriett

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When the fruit trees think it is spring and Jack Frost has other ideas, a late spring frost can doom an entire year’s crop in a home orchard and commercial orchard alike. The measures that commercial orchards take are not feasible for the ... more »

How to Use a Chain Saw File Holder

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Filing your chain saw blade is a necessary maintenance step for the proper functioning of your chain saw. While filing can be time consuming, there are tools such as a chain saw file holder that can make the job less taxing. Here's the proper use ... more »

How to Dry tobacco leaves

By smilesatme1

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Drying tobacco leaves are just drying your clothes under the sunlight. You can hang it anywhere in your house or just spread it anywhere in the ground... more »

How to Prune a Tree

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This will teach you how and when to prune a tree... more »

How to Winterize a Chainsaw

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Proper maintenance and care is essential to extend the life of yard and lawn tools. Before you store a chainsaw for the winter months, service it in preparation for spring. Taking the extra time to winterize a chainsaw each fall can extend it's ... more »

How to Choose an Organic Compost Bin Design

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Recycling is typically associated with recycling aluminum soda cans and newspapers so that they can be broken down and reused in the future, but recycling can also be done in the backyard. Composting is a great way to enrich soil content and use ... more »

How to Decide Between City and Country Living

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City and country residents love their particular home sites. How would you decide whether you should the city or country? The way to do this is to see what each has to offer that specifically appeals to you. Explore some of the positives of each ... more »

How to Estimate Landscape Maintenance Costs

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There is more to landscape maintenance than cutting the grass. Maintaining the landscape may include fertilizing, weeding, planting, trimming hedges and trees and building points of interest. A professional landscaper or lawn service can do all ... more »

How to Find Garden Supplies in the Kitchen

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If you just decided that you must plant some flowers today, but have nothing to garden with, fear not. There are ample supplies in your kitchen that allow you to begin gardening immediately. Read on to find out what you can start with by just ... more »

How to Maintain a Pressure Washer

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Like all machinery and equipment, pressure washers suffer from wear and tear that can reduce their effectiveness over time and even compromise safety. However, with proper care and regular maintenance, a pressure washer will last for many years ... more »

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