Landscaping & Outdoor Building

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 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 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 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 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 Attract Birds to Your Back Yard

By IcyCucky

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I wake up with the sound of birds chirping in my back yard every morning. The sound is absolutely amazing. Since my little boy loves to watch birds, we try to find ways to attract them to our back yard. Here is a tip to begin bringing ... 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 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 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 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 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 Build a Brush Pile for Wildlife

By kcwriter

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Most of us with trees in our yards have fallen branches that, rather than being a pain when mowing, could be put to good use. Building a brush pile or two gives you a convenient place to put brush, and it’s good for wildlife and so the environment... more »

How to Build a Chicken Coop

By PakehaC

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Building a chicken coop can be expensive and time consuming - why not find a way to use recycled materials you already have? As long as your coop protects your flock from predators and the weather, it can be the perfect "home-sweet-coop" for your ... more »

How to Build a Chicken Coop

By PakehaC

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Building a chicken coop can be expensive and time consuming - why not find a way to use recycled materials you already have? As long as your coop protects your flock from predators and the weather, it can be the perfect "home-sweet-coop" for your ... more »

How to Build a Chicken Coop

By PakehaC

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Building a chicken coop can be expensive and time consuming - why not find a way to use recycled materials you already have? As long as your coop protects your flock from predators and the weather, it can be the perfect "home-sweet-coop" for your ... more »

How to Build a Formal Garden Pond

By Tom Morgan

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Formal garden ponds differ from natural or informally shaped ponds in that they are symmetrical geometric shapes. The pond in a formal setting will be the center of the garden and bordered in stone or brick. The pond can be long and narrow, round ... more »

How to Build a Formal Garden Pond

By Tom Morgan

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Formal garden ponds differ from natural or informally shaped ponds in that they are symmetrical geometric shapes. The pond in a formal setting will be the center of the garden and bordered in stone or brick. The pond can be long and narrow, round ... more »

How to Build a Formal Garden Pond

By Tom Morgan

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Formal garden ponds differ from natural or informally shaped ponds in that they are symmetrical geometric shapes. The pond in a formal setting will be the center of the garden and bordered in stone or brick. The pond can be long and narrow, round ... more »

How to Build an Indoor Pool

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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An indoor pool is a great option for fun, exercise or physical therapy. Exercising in a pool can be especially beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, arthritis, sciatic nerve issues or other conditions that cause chronic ... more »

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