Yard Maintenance

How to Convert a Pond to a Dry Creek Bed

By favefive

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There may come a time that you have no more purpose for your pond. Whatever the reason may be, you can convert the unusable pond into a dry creek bed which can help add curb appeal to your yard... more »

How to Drive Hummingbirds Wild!

By GardenGuru

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Ok, so you're outside in the garden, the park, or your backyard. First, you hear the the dodging buzz. Then zzooomm a little blur sweeps across the scene. It's a hummingbird! If you have flowers that produce nectar you will keep them around, ... more »

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

By Speedy-Max

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My wife and I moved into our home about two years ago with our two doggies. I noticed that we had a fire ant problem in our back yard. The fire ants started to come out when it was getting warm. I did some research and found a product that worked ... more »

How to Get Rid Of Moles And Voles In Your Yard

By wendyr

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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 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in Your Garden.

By GreenGardenChic

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"Leave the World a Better Place Then When you Found it." Simple, familiar words we can all appreciate. Gardening is no different. Good gardening practices helps us become the good stewards of the Earth that we are meant to be... more »

How to Whitewash a Tree

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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Have you ever seen stark white tree trunks in the winter and wondered why they were white? The old-fashioned technique of whitewashing tree trunks is an effective way to minimize sun-scald on bark during cold winter months. The winter sun can be ... more »

How to Choose a Landscape Architect

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Making improvements to your property is a big investment, and it's less stressful when you have the right designer to help you with the process. Here are some ways to choose the right landscape architect for you... more »

How to clean your gutters

By torque63

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Nobody enjoys gutter cleaning. But it's much more important than many homeowners think. Rain flowing over windows, doors and siding can rot fascia as well as door and window framing. It can erode the soil around your home and damage its ... more »

How to Finance Farm Equipment

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Farm equipment makes it easier and quicker to maintain a farm or an acreage, but it may be tough to gather the cash to buy it. There are several ways to finance farm equipment; but they require sound planning and effort. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Find Fertilizer to Control Weeds

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It doesn't matter if it's spring, summer, winter or fall, weeds grow and germinate. If you only fight them in the spring, you'll be out of luck and they'll take over your yard. If you control the weeds properly, your grass will look smoother and ... more »

How to Improve Your Yard

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Your yard is the frame around your home and it can act as an asset that can add value to your property. You can improve your yard's appearance with some basic landscaping and regular overall cleaning... more »

How to Install a Sprinkling System

By Jenncat

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Sprinkling System.. more »

How to Maintain an Existing Landscape

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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"What do we do now" may be the question you find yourself asking after having a new landscape installed. The idea of maintaining the beauty of your new yard may be overwhelming if you don't know what to do. Try these steps to help ... more »

How to Maintenance Your Law Mower for Summer

By stlscientist

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Step-by-step maintenance to get your lawn mower ready for summer time... more »

How to Make Fall Leaf Piles for Your Twins to Jump Into

By momoftwingirls

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When the weather changes and it turns from Summer into Fall, and you have trees that let go of their Summer leaves, it is time to make piles and jump in them. If you have toddler twins, they will have a fun jumping in the falling leaves. Read on ... more »

How to Plant Ground Covering

By rkayne

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Have a bare area? Have a hill you really do not want to mow? Just plain tired of grass? Then groundcovers are for you!.. more »

How to Prune Spring Flowering Shrubs.

By GreenGardenChic

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The best way to shape and shear your early spring blooming plants. Azalea, Rhododendron, Camellia, Forsythia, Quince, Daphne, Skimmia, and others..... more »

How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

By grouch

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It hit 60 today in the Midwest for the first time in a long time. I guess more then anything that means with all the rain we have been getting the grass will be long this year. Get ahead of the game by sharpening your lawn mower blades early ... more »

How to Toilet Paper a House

By HollyC

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While many people will cringe at the thought of having their house toilet papered, there are some who remember what it was like to be young and rebellious. Whether you are a young person who is looking to paper a house or an area or you are ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Craftsman Leaf Blower

By Dubtrizzle

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This article will explain to you how to mix oil and gas for a Craftsman (or any other standard leafblower), as an actual "Oil Change" is not possible or necessary... more »

How to Choose a Natural Insect Repellent

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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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 Clean and Maintain Outdoor Furniture

By Ruby Bayan

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The ideal spring cleaning routine includes special attention to furniture dedicated to the patio, gazebo, playground, garden and yard. Outdoor furniture is usually made of durable materials like metal or plastic, but being constantly exposed to ... more »

How to make a dump run

By kqmsradioman

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So the wind blew over the tree and you had to cut it all up and take it to the recycling station. OK, can we make this chore a little easier? Yes we can! When we get to the dump, we can have that load off the truck so fast, it will seem like fun ... more »

How to Properly Plant and Maintain Evergreen Trees

By Todd Wessel

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Evergreen trees, when planted in the proper setting, will grow to soar over your landscape and become one of your most prized specimens. Keep these beauties in the fore front of your landscape for the entire season and make the maintenance ... more »

How to Remove Posion Oak Painlessly

By Tom Morgan

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Poison oak usually grows on hillsides and close to berries and oak trees. It grows like a vine, can wrap around trees and can grow to have a trunk 12 inches in diameter. The removal of poison oak plants can be a dangerous process. Here’s how to ... more »

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