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Make your lawn and garden the envy of the neighborhood with eHow’s tips on subjects like growing grass and storing bulbs for winter. Growing an herb garden? Is a rock garden a better fit for your environment? eHow has suggestions for both, plus advice on rose gardens, vegetable patches and planting a lawn. Protect your hard work with information on controlling pests, testing soil and fertilization. eHow even helps you get your supplies together with How Tos on organizing gardening tools.

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How to Adjust the Soil PH Level

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The soil in your yard may be dark, rich and fertile, but if the pH levels of the soil are too low or too high, all of that fertility is going to be going to waste. That's because plants grow best in soil within a certain pH range. If your soil is ... more »

How to Attreact Toads to Your Garden

By Oktobers

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Toads are one of natures most effective pesticides. They tend to keep your garden in check of both good and bad bugs, plus they are just fun to watch... more »

How to Avoid Being Exploited By The Landscape Thieves

By Todd Wessel

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Recently, I have noticed some incidents of extremely poor judgement in the installations of several new landscapes. As a proud member of this great industry, we continually strive to raise our standards of professionalism and quality to the ... more »

How to Avoid Hay Fever Plants in the Landscape

By Gardengates

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Many people suffer from hay fever. There are certain plants that can exacerbate the symptoms of allergies. Here are some to watch out for... more »

How to Avoid Termites in your Arizona home

By Bobbi Holmes

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In some areas of Arizona there is a saying: "you either have termites, had termites, or will someday get termites". Arizona homes are especially susceptible to subterranean termites, but there are ways to control and discourage the ... more »

How to Avoid Worms in Turnips

By babybeecharmer

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turnip worms can ruin your plants.. more »

How to BE GREEN BY CHOOSING CLOTH GROCERY BAGS

By DandelionMom

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There are many types of cloth grocery bags out there. Here are some wonderful options that you can take with you to the supermarket, health food store, natural foods market, and clothing stores!.. more »

How to BECOME A ORGANIC GARDENER

By DUSTYMILLS

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As organic gardening becomes more and more popular, I have many people ask me "How hard is it to garden organically?" My answer is always the same, it's very easy to use organic practices and in fact many people already do garden ... more »

How to Become More Self Sufficient with a Country Lifestyle

By AutumnLeavz

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Has country living always been a dream of yours? With the economy the way it is, would you like to become more self sufficient? The secret is that even if you haven't moved to the country some of these steps are still very doable in a city yard ... more »

How to Breed Mosquitos

By Gardengates

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If you love mosquitoes here are some easy ways to have lots of them around your home. If you don't appreciate the little high-whining blood-suckers that-can-also-carry-diseases, you may prefer these as tips as ideas as to what NOT to do... more »

How to build a birdbath from a satelite dish

By mosaicmom

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Making a birdbath from a satelite dish is a project that is fun and inexpensive... more »

How to build a cheap and easy trellis

By derbyka

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A trellis is great for adding a vertical element to your yard or saving space on an apartment patio or balcony. They work well for growing anything from moon flowers (fragrant flowers that open at night) to even cantaloupe! Avoid buying an ... more »

How to BUILD A LOG FENCE

By DUSTYMILLS

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If you or someone you know has alot of trees on their property, you probably are always thinking of something to do with the wood. Yes, it can go into the wood stove or you can get creative and make all kinds of things out of the trunks. One of ... more »

How to Build a Mini Greenhouse

By Willi Galloway

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Building a mini greenhouse in your garden is an inexpensive, easy, low-tech way to start gardening earlier in spring and to extend the gardening season well into fall. This greenhouse uses a hoop house design and it can be covered with plastic, ... more »

How to Build a Raised Vegetable Garden

By Gardengates

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Have you noticed what's happening to the cost of fruits and vegetables? Why not grow your own. If you want to make your edible garden successful, eco-friendly and easy to use, the best way is to build yourself a raised garden... more »

How to build a waterwheel planter

By redhoss

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Linda was looking around online and saw a waterwheel planter she liked. It was only 20" tall and made out of fake wood. Our neighbor had given us some wood and a plan was born... more »

How to Build an Organic Garden

By southernlady

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Want a beautiful, serene garden but think it costs a fortune? Well, it doesn't. By using organic materials and practices to transform your outdoor space the possibilities are endless. When you garden organically, you use little money but can ... more »

How to Buy Plants Wisely for the Desert or Chaparral

By Gardengates

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Hot, dry climates can support beautiful gardens. But you have to be choosy about the plants you buy. Here are a few things to keep in mind...... more »

How to Care for Your Garden Tools

By Whitepines

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My grandfather always said that a gardener who doesn't care for his tools is not worth his salt. Caring for garden tools can save money and help make work easier... more »

How to Care for Your Lawn Organically

By HS Schulte

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Lawns are for enjoying! Healthy, pesticide free grass for your family can be a reality. Don't spray chemicals that will leave you wondering if children and pets are safe. Follow these tips for a green lawn... more »

How to Care For Your Lawn Thru The Hot Summer Months

By Todd Wessel

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There is a saying in the landscape world that anyone can grow grass in the spring. The cooler day time temperatures of April thru May with increased moisture give us the perfect conditions for growing an awesome lawn. What about July thru ... more »

How to care for your newly hydroseeded lawn

By Mari7402

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You've just made the smart choice by having your lawn area hydroseeded! Getting it to grow and become established is almost as easy as watching the crew and the hydroseeding truck with the machine apply that green mulch, seed, fertilizer and ... more »

How to CARE FOR YOUR PLANTS!

By DandelionMom

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Ever wonder why your plants aren't looking healthy? Well, follow these instructions and you will have a healthy, happy plant!.. more »

How to Catch a Queen Ant

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When building an ant habitat, you can either capture your own ants or purchase them. In the United Sates, it is illegal to ship queen ants across state lines. Your habitat can be filled with all worker ants, or have a queen. A habitat without a ... more »

How to Catch Mice with Glue Traps

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Glue traps are an effective and sanitary way to catch mice or other pests around the home. They paper or cardboard surfaces are coated with a strong adhesive to instantly trap any rodents... more »