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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 add calcium to your garden soil organically using egg shells

By jennandmark

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Don’t discard your egg shells, save them for you garden. Egg shells add nutrients to the soil, specifically calcium. Calcium is a beneficial nutrient for tomatoes as the calcium will help stop end blossom rot. They also help discourage slugs ... more »

How to add magnesium sulfate to your garden

By jennandmark

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What dose Epsom Salts do for Plants? Epson salts contain hydrated magnesium sulfate, two elements vital to plant growth. • Sulfur is crucial to the inner workings of plants, but it is almost never lacking in the soil, thanks in part to synthetic ... more »

How to add nitrogen to your garden soil using coffee grounds

By jennandmark

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Ground coffee is high in nitrogen, making it is a good mulch for fast-growing vegetables such as tomato plants for both the nitrogen boost and for coffee's ability to help suppress late blight. Used coffee grounds repel snails and slugs as well ... more »

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 Apply Lime to a Lawn

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It is important to prepare the soil for your lawn in order to make it grow and look beautiful. One of the major concerns is that the soil needs to be fed and the pH must be kept at the right acidity. To achieve the right pH it is usually required ... more »

How to Avoid the Plant Ghetto.

By GreenGardenChic

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What is the Plant Ghetto? It's the dirty little corner that home gardeners across the world have in common. The neglected collection of nursery purchases we just had to have. If you've ever found yourself with a cartload of plants that you ... more »

How to Avoid Worms in Turnips

By babybeecharmer

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turnip worms can ruin your plants.. 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 Bring a little Pan (the Greek God) into your Garden.

By GreenGardenChic

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Pan is the mythological Greek God of the forest, meadows, and mountains. Ancient stories would tell you, Pan wasn’t the nicest guy in mythology and he could conjure up panic in anyone (Pan = panic). He had his strengths in music and the ... 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 Simple Rain Water Collection System

By w1z111

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These days, water conservation is a big thing. We are all encouraged to limit use, and many appliances and fixtures in our homes are designed to minimize wasted water as well... 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 M A Bramlett

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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 Build the Basics for a Waterfall or Fountain

By Gardengates

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The concept behind building any fountain or waterfall is really quite straightforward. You can apply it to a simple table fountain, an elaborate water sculpture or a cascading waterfall in your yard. Here's what you need to know... 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 Buy Produce Locally and Get Higher Quality Foods

By Susan H Pardoe

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Buying food in your local community gives you peace of mind, knowing you are getting the best quality of produce, meats, etc., for your money. Plus, it helps the farmers in your community, which is great for everyone all around. Here are a few ... 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 »

How to Change the Belt and Pully on a Sears Riding Mower

By msmsmanu

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Most people find the installation of riding mower belts difficult. In this tutorial I'm going to explain it in a step by step tutorial... more »

How to Change the Oil & Filter on John Deere Tractors

By ProfessorSprout

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Change the oil and filter of your tractor a minimum of once a year--no matter amount of hours used. Changing the oil and filter on your John Deere tractor is not difficult. To keep your machine in proper working condition, you'll have to know how... more »