Yard Maintenance

Fixing a broken sprinkler head is a do-it-yourself project that will save you money, and possibly save some of your landscaping. Sprinkler heads can become damaged when the lawn is cut, or if the...

With autumn well underway and winter looming, now is the best time to use your leaf blower to blow all your fallen leaves. Once you’ve developed your own leaf blowing technique, you can get rid of...

Do you like the idea of being your own boss and starting a lawn care and landscaping business? This article will teach you what you need to know and how to go about getting your feet wet in this...

This articles explains the ease of gathering fallen leaves while they are wet.

Ah, fall--the weather is turning and the trees in your backyard are shedding their leaves in abundance. Try these tips to simplify leaf clean-up and removal:

Leaf clean up in fall can be a real pain in the back. Everyone knows how hard it is to rake up leaves and what that does to your body. Bagging mowers are much better but make a mess out of the...

Wow! You got up this morning and discovered some mounds in your yard ..the fire ants are here! How about a quick and simple way to chase them away. This is not organic, but you will see results...

How frustrating would it be when spring arrives and you can’t cut the grass because your lawn tractor won’t start? Then you find out that your lawn mower or weed cutter won’t start because it has...

These are some simple ways to deal with an everyday problem of fire ants are easy and safe for all. If supervised the children can learn to so this and teach there children too.

Aerating your lawn your is a fall task that will give you a richer, thicker lawn next season. Aeration loosens your soil and increases the volume of air in the soil. Roots grow more abundantly...

Boy, geese can be a real pest. What I'd really like to know is -- why are they called Canadian geese when they so obviously do not stay within the bounds of Canada?! Goodness! I'm sure you, like...

How to choose a leaf blower when there are so may to choose from seems at first a daunting task. There are three types a back pack blower which fits over your back. This is a good idea for the...

Cutting down trees seems like a simple task, but in reality it can be quite difficult, especially with larger trees. This article will cover some tips and tricks.

Home values have been falling for a couple of years due to a weakened economy and real estate market but that doesn't mean you can't support your home's value while you wait for the market to...

It's Spring, snow has melted, winter coats are put away, it's time to enjoy the outdoors and sitting on the deck again. First things first, the deck needs cleaning, save money by doing it...

Splitting wood does not depend on size or strength, but technique and determination. Leave your wedge and sledge to the side, unless you encounter some really tough pieces. Splitting your own...

Instead of hiring a landscaper to clear unwanted brush, next time, try tackling the job yourself. Clearing brush is great exercise, it can be much less expensive than hiring someone, and it can...

With today's market, you may not have time or money to fix up your house the way you'd like. If you're in a hurry to spruce up your house for sale, read on. These steps are prioritized with the...

Trimming hedges can be done several different ways. Here are the basic guidelines on how to trim a formal hedge to get straight lines and edges. Proper planning and the right tools are the best...

More and more people are splitting wood as an alternative source of heating fuel. Not only that, it is a fantastic way to exercise! However, safety should always be a primary concern. So make...

A deck is a great addition to your home, but it is difficult to get rid of rabbits that make their nests underneath it. An adult pair of rabbits can breed three separate sets of offspring during...

There are ways that you can get rid of bugs naturally you don't need to use toxic chemicals here is a way to make natural bug spray.

The common Ant can be a pesky and difficult insect to get rid of. There are many solutions for Ant Control that are on the market,such as sprays and poisons. All easily obtained from any...

I have my own Lawn Care and Landscaping business and im sharing some of my secrets to a perfect lawn. Most people pay big bucks for something they could do on there own. In this article it will...

You will learn basic safety operations of your chainsaw. This is a beginners guide. This article will help you on equipment you will need to operate a gas or electric chainsaw properly.

It seems everyone should know how to rake leaves but there are some tips to making the process a little easier on yourself this fall. If you have a yard full of leaves and not looking forward to...

Most people have trees in the yard and so it is good to learn how to provide normal tree care on your own. While many people hire a company to provide tree care, the truth is that anyone can do...

Has your landscape gone to the dogs--literally? You can still have a beautiful backyard landscape. All it takes is a little imagination.

This is an article designed to put the first time lawnmower owner at ease learning basic maintenance skills for small engines and mower decks. There are a few tools needed for basic maintenance...

To buy mulch in bulk or in the bags, that is the question? Besides the fact that buying mulch in bulk is cheaper, you also eliminate carrying those bulky bags to and from your car. Here is how...

Shoveling a driveway as quickly as possible is based on 3 factors: 1. Having the right kind of shovel. 2. Pushing the snow as much as possible as opposed to lifting and throwing it. 3. Doing it...

During the heat of summer when the thermostat is soaring well into to the nineties one will water their yard and gardens twice daily. While the gardens are flourishing and your neighbors may be...

You can use mosquito control techniques at your home to keep mosquitoes away and protect your family from the diseases and parasites that they carry. Mosquito bites are dangerous, painful and...

Being kind to mother earth is not a cliche; It's a way of life. "Living Green" is a conserving way to save money and health. Here are some tips on how to change your life to help the...

Killing weeds while being environmentally friendly and pet safe can be done with the following steps. It's easy to make your own weed kill solution just follow the steps below and apply on a warm...

Trees are living plants that eventually succumb to the inevitable: death. When a tree up in years dies, it takes significant effort to fell--requiring taking measurements, operating a chainsaw,...

This article is designed to help you learn how to wind up new trimmer line onto the spool so you can save money from buying a whole new spool and line. This can be a frustrating process if you...

It is time for you to cut and edge your lawn. First, you go to your shed and take out your weed whacker. You try to start it, but nothing happens. You try to start it again, but once again,...

Seed spreaders come in three basic styles, hand-held, push, and pull-behind. They vary greatly in price and efficiency, and each fills a specific need. Choosing the one that suits your needs is...

A concrete patio is a lovely addition to any backyard. When a concrete patio is new and stain free it looks beautiful. Once your concrete patio starts to age and accumulate stains, it’s not so...

To protect your child and pets, you should know which plants can be harmful and how to eliminate these poisonous plants from your yard. Some are considered weeds but do not look like weeds. Others...

Do you spend more time unraveling the plastic line from your grass trimmer than you do actually trimming the grass? Follow these easy "Minute Miser" steps to eliminate that frustration...

Hummingbirds are attractive little living gems that many people want to attract to their homes, gardens and yards. While you can not always provide flowers with scrumptious nectar for them to eat...

You are tired of aerating, thatching, fertilizing, watering, weeding and mowing an area. A rock garden would be the perfect solution to save time and money as well as look nice. Planning for a...

Conserving water during the summer months can be a bit more challenging then during winter but it can be done. Why? We water our lawn and plants, let our kids run through the sprinkler, take more...

Those sweet furry faced raccoons can be irresistible, but not when they leave their droppings in your yard! Parasites like roundworm can be left in your yard from the droppings. Inhaling or...

Having a raccoon peek in your kitchen window in the evening may be cute and entertaining, but there may be a time to remove a raccoon from your yard. Often a raccoon traveling through your yard...

Rubber mulch recycles a very difficult to recycle product: tires. Just as importantly, it helps every gardener go green by saving trees destroyed by mulch. Rubber mulch costs more up front, but...

Summer time gets hot in a lot of places in the USA and many of these places are plagued with drought conditions. Water restrictions in many cities and towns have limited water use, like...

For a variety of reasons it has become very popular for many people to hire a lawn service company to ensure their lawn care needs are taken care of. The reasons could range from being a landlord,...