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Giants of the forest, redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) can soar to more than 300 feet tall, dwarfing the humans who admire the trees' lofty heights. A drive through northern California's Avenue of the Giants often is punctuated by stops for photograph opportunities of these conifer trees that are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 to 9. The trees' proximity to the Pacific Ocean, however, may make their admirers wonder whether or not the redwoods are susceptible to damage or death from saltwater.
If you find a lizard in your backyard, the first thing you need to do is determine whether or not it needs to be rescued in the first place. Care for a lizard found in your yard with help from a dynamic, holistic and conventional veterinarian in this free video clip.
It is essential to clean and sanitize your yard after your dog has become infected with parasites. Parasites can live in your dog's feces for a few days after elimination and can possibly reinfect your dog or infect members of your household if not properly disposed of. In addition to disposing of dog waste, there are several other steps you can take to ensure your yard is free of parasitic worms.
Hanssem is a maker of high-end residential cabinets for use in kitchens, bathrooms and storage areas. Hanssem cabinets, like other key remodeling projects, add value to the homes. However, this value is diminished if the cabinets are damaged or operate poorly. Hanssem cabinets are not supposed to require any maintenance from homeowners. However, they are susceptible to water damage. Any type of cabinet can require a hinge adjustment or tightening if it was installed incorrectly.
Sometimes trees are planted too close to the house foundation, or they cast too much shade on your garden. But you can uproot a tree and transplant it to another part of the yard, or even take a favorite specimen with you when moving to a new home. Keep in mind though that preparation work improves the chance of a successful transplant. Also, when moving large trees, use professional landscapers -- as they have the specialized equipment necessary to deal with the weight and height. Large trees are those with a trunk diameter at chest height of greater than 2…
To reach Ring Fragment 2 in the game Dog Island, you have to cross a wide gap between islands in Zoomy Lake. The only way to get across the gap is to hop onto the back of a hippo then from there to the other side. But the hungry hippo won't move into place until you bribe him with food.
The Yoshino cherry tree (Prunus x yedoensis), often called the Japanese flowering cherry tree, makes lovely pink flowers and exhibits an attractive branching pattern. Due to this tree's vulnerability to disease and attack, and its habit of pushing up sidewalks and foundations, the tree is often cut down to a stump. The stump must be killed to prevent sprouts from growing into a new tree. Remove a small stump by digging it up with a shovel. Removing a larger stump requires tougher tools and chemicals.
Introduced to this country by Benjamin Franklin, the Chinese tallow tree -- known as Sapium sebiferum L. or Triadica sebifera (L.) Small -- adapted quickly to U.S. soil. Although cultivated for shade and for the waxy tallow used to make soap and candles, the tree is now considered an invasive pest in most of the Gulf states and is spreading rapidly throughout the Southeast, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The trees can reproduce even after they're cut down, sending shoots and suckers from the stump.
Coccidia is a parasite that attacks the intestines of animals and humans. It often is a problem with dogs and cats. Since it is transmitted through fecal matter, a yard can become a breeding ground for coccidia. Removing fecal matter from the yard and then preventing your animals from using it for at least 30 days is recommended. If this is not possible, help treat and prevent reinfection by incorporating a few techniques that are known to kill coccidia and limit its spread.
Instead of burning or chipping an old tree stump, turn it into rustic furniture. With a few basic carpentry tools and skills, recycle the stump into a sturdy bench to use outdoors or as an interior piece in an informal setting, such as a basement or kid's room. The size of the finished bench depends on the size of the tree stump. The best type of tree to use is a close-grained hardwood.
There is more to maintaining a lawn than just pushing a lawnmower across the grass. To keep your lawn healthy and yard-of-the-month worthy, fertilizing, edging and weed trimming ensure it is properly trimmed and clipped. A string trimmer uses a rotating length of line to trim grass and weeds from the edge of your house or fence or other places your mower cannot reach. The Bolens weed trimmer’s nylon or plastic line circulates at a very fast rate, cutting grass and weeds with each rotation. Once the string is spent, you’ll need to restring the weed trimmer’s inner wheel with…
Actinidia kolomikta, also known as variegated kiwi vine, is a climbing vine that proffers deep green foliage with pink-white variegation and small white flowers. Quite hardy, it thrives in Zones 4 through 8 and is relatively low-maintenance. The Arctic Beauty cultivar grows well in Zone 3. Actinidia kolomikta prefers sunny to partially shady conditions and moist soil. It tolerates air pollution, so makes an excellent choice for the city garden. This vine can reach a height of 20 feet and a width, or spread, of 2 feet.
Whether they are wanted or not, mushrooms grow when spores land on favorable soil, particularly damp soil around deciduous trees. While many types of mushrooms are beneficial in decomposing leaves and adding nitrogen to the soil, some varieties are poisonous and may endanger children and pets. Proper watering and yard maintenance can eliminate these mushrooms and prevent their reemergence around your trees.
Caragana, also known as Siberian pea shrub, is a cold- and drought-tolerant shrub hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 2. Depending on the growing conditions and care, a caragana can grow up to 20 feet tall. If your space is too confined for a caragana or you’re ready to move on to another plant, then remove it from your landscape and start over with other plants, if desired.
Tree growth near objects such as outside drains can lead to significant damage as the tree roots strengthen and apply increasing pressure to the drain assembly. Killing a tree takes days or weeks, depending on the size and overall health of the tree when you start the process. Since the tree sits next to a drain, you cannot apply liquid herbicide to the tree’s roots, and you must be careful to not spill any herbicide on the ground or down the drain, which will may affect plant growth where the drain empties.
The remaining stump from a diseased tree can result in an unsightly feature in your yard. Though you can opt to dig out the stump entirely, using the stump as a lawn decoration is generally a lot cheaper and much less time-consuming. It also saves you from having to haul the stump out of your yard, which can be laborious and expensive.
Grubbing is a term used to describe the manual process of tree stump and root system removal. The laborious activity involves a host of heavy-duty gardening tools and may even require professional assistance, depending on the size of the tree stump in question. Paying for professional tree removal may sound like an unnecessary expense, but doing so could save a lawn from further damage.
Once trees have come down either by design or by nature, dealing with the stump is a problem. If the stump can not be cut out or ground, the addition of high nitrogen fertilizer such as a formulation of ammonia can be added to speed up the stump's decomposition. The species of tree, temperature and moisture level all play a role in the rate of decomposition, but ammonia will help it along.
Sitting in your yard and listening to the gentle trickle of your own personal waterfall can be relax. But most backyard waterfall installations include a pond to catch the water, which can take up a large portion of your yard, using land for which you may have other plans. Skip the pond and create a mysterious disappearing waterfall. This project looks like a normal waterfall down a pile of rocks, but the water falls onto a bed of smooth stones and disappears without a trace. You'll have the relaxing feeling from waterfall sounds without the extra care needed to keep…
A hedgerow is a fence or hedge formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes. There are many styles of hedgerows, usually dependent on the climate and type of trees and shrubs indigenous to the area. A Highgrove hedgerow is a type of garden hedgerow generally created for decorative purposes instead of fencing purposes. It is based on the carefully pruned style used by Prince Charles for his maze-like garden at his residence in Highgrove.
A wooden swing that is properly mounted to a tree branch is a fun, relaxing addition to your yard. An improperly mounted swing, however, is unsafe and could cause injuries. Install the swing correctly the first time to keep your family safe and reduce the risk of damaging the tree branch or killing the tree. With a few items from the hardware store, you can sturdily mount a porch swing to the tree in your yard and safely swing for years to come.
Mulberry trees often make undesirable landscaping plants. The berries stain sidewalks and wildlife spreads the seeds so saplings sprout in unwanted areas. These trees also have heavy, shallow root systems that can cause problems if they're planted near structures or sidewalks. Mulberry trees can be hard to remove because the roots quickly produce new saplings to survive. Killing a mulberry tree before removing it can stop this from happening.
Tulip poplar is another common name for the yellow-poplar, or Liriodendron tulipifera L. The name derives from the attractive tulip shape of the flowers. However, the tulip poplar is really a member of the magnolia family. After a tulip poplar tree is cut down, its decaying stump is not attractive. Nevertheless, aesthetics is not the only reason to remove it, as new trees can sprout from a tulip poplar stump. But removing its stump is not always easy. A mature tulip poplar can reach from 3 to 8 feet in diameter.
Drains installed throughout the lawn encourage water runoff to move away from the home, rather than puddle in the landscape or damage the foundation of the home. With the amount of debris found around the yard, from fallen leaves to cut grass, there is a potential for covered drains and backup to occur. Prevent clogs in any yard drain by frequently inspecting them, especially after inclement weather or yard work. Proper maintenance and cleaning of the drains will reduce clogs occurring in the yard.
The chipsets on modern graphics cards, sometimes abbreviated as GFX cards, are extremely powerful, but they also produce a significant amount of heat. Most cards have extensive heat sink and fan assemblies to help dissipate that heat and under normal circumstances can function without problems. If your graphics card is suffering from overheating issues, however, it could be a sign of a few different problems, such as dust buildup.
The quiff, a hairstyle that increased in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, is a style that is high in the front. This hairstyle appears sophisticated with a trendy touch. Even better is the fact that both men and women, with long or short hair, can wear the quiff with ease. The style is seen frequently in fashion shows and on celebrities, and it takes a bit of time to create this look.
A clean out provides access to clean any blockages out of a home's main line. The lawn clean out rises up vertically from the main line, with its top appearing above the yard surface. The clean out is capped with a removable plug, and makes it much easier to perform maintenance on a sewer line. Cover the lawn clean out to keep it out of sight from others until you need to use it. You can find the valve box to do this at a local home improvement store.
If your jacket is fuzzy, it likely produces a lot of lint, and wearing it may leave a small trail of little fuzz balls, such as on your desk chair, sofa or the shirt you are wearing. It is unlikely that you will totally eliminate all the lint from a fuzzy jacket. However, you can reduce the amount of loose lints and frequency that they transfer to other objects.
Sometimes forces of nature act suddenly and you are left to deal with the results. If a storm knocks down a tree in your yard, you're likely left with a big stump whose roots extend far into the ground. Removing the stump yourself is labor intensive and may require special equipment, while paying someone to remove the stump can be costly. One option is to get creative and incorporate the stump into the overall look of your front yard.
While tree care specialists remove the above-ground portions of unwanted trees quickly, the tree stump needs removal. In addition to being an unsightly feature in home landscapes, tree stumps can also harbor insect pests that can spread to nearby plants. You can care for a Nichols tree stump yourself after a contractor has removed the unwanted tree from your landscape.
Contrary to popular belief, letting your BlackBerry’s battery completely die before recharging it can be counterproductive to the device’s battery life. Allowing the battery to drain completely places undue stress on the BlackBerry’s battery and will, in the long run, lead to its premature demise. You can prolong the device’s battery life by employing some energy-saving practices.
The arrival of autumn brings with it colorful, falling leaves. Although leaves scattered across your wood deck might seem like no big deal, they can be the source of tannin stain and lead to wood rot. Leaves on the surface of the deck become stuck when rain and foot traffic crush them into the surface. They also get between the deck wood slats and eventually rot, and this rot can spread to the surrounding wood surface. When you keep leaves from getting stuck in and on your wood deck, you can preserve its beauty and condition for years to come.
Muscadine grapes, the first native species to be cultivated in North America, are now a popular grape variety propagated from seed in the wild. This vibrant grape thrives in many soil conditions, but prefers a sandy loamy soil with good drainage. The muscadine grape can be easily flooded, making well-drained soil necessary for production. Nursery production of the muscadine grape requires asexual production by either grafting or layering. This produces a species that is true to type and a replica of the mother plant. A scion, or bud from another muscadine plant, is fused with the rootstock of a like…
Oil and water don't mix, but gravel and leaves mix too well. Unlike the former, though, there's something you can do to rid your gravel of leaves. Your approach will depend largely on how wet the leaves in the gravel are. The wetter the leaves, the more difficult it will be to get them out of the gravel. Your removal method will also depend on where you're located, who your neighbors are and what resources you have available to you.
Agave Attenuata plants are hearty desert flora with large, thick leaves. Many agave plants have thick, sharp spikes, making them dangerous to touch, while other agave plants are soft and spike-less. Like most plants, the agave roots left behind after the plant is removed can survive and spawn new plants. Therefore, careful and complete destruction of the roots is important if you no longer want agaves in your yard.
Preserved tree limbs add a sculptural touch to your home’s decor. They work equally well in flower arrangements and alone, whether displayed in a container or hung artfully on a wall. Homemade preservatives and do-it-yourself preservation processes extend the useful life of your limbs by keeping the wood and foliage from rotting.
When selecting low-maintenance shrubs for your front yard, research before you purchase. If you buy on impulse or because you like the look of a shrub, you may end up with a plant that needs coddling. Investigating the possibilities for your region will help you sort out those shrubs that pair hardiness and attractiveness from the pretty, but fickle and temperamental shrubs.
Wireless carriers offering the HTC EVO can bundle certain applications on the device. You can't delete the bundled apps in the normal manner. You must root the EVO, then download and install the Astro File Manager. You can use the Astro File Manager to permanently delete pre-installed applications, such as bloatware, from your device.
Native to the Pacific Northwest, Oregon vine maple, or vine maple (Acer circinatum) is a deciduous tree that grows 15 feet tall and 20 feet wide. The multi-trunked vine maple features a rugged growth habit and arching stems. An important aspect of maintaining the tree is regular trimming that controls its growth and defines its shape, keeping the branches from appearing like a tangled mess. In some instances, vigorous trimming may be required to prevent the spread of disease or insect damage, or to cut back arching branches that can take root when they touch the ground.
Tree stump stools make an attractive addition to garden or home décor. Rustic furniture adds charm, and will usually be a conversation piece as well as a good, solid piece of furniture. Tree stumps need to be thoroughly dried before moving into the project stage. Drying a stump can take between six and ten months in a dry, shaded place. Or take the stump to a wood kiln and have it baked until dry. Stump stools are interesting and inexpensive to make, although the project will require a few days and a bit of effort.
Odors escape rooms in a process called diffusion. Diffusion is defined as the process by which molecules move from higher-density to lower-density areas. Odors consist of molecules or atoms that diffuse through tiny holes. They're difficult to contain within any particular room or boundary. For example, some odors are comprised of atoms so small that they can escape through the plastic skin of a balloon. Preventing odor from leaving a room is difficult, but can be accomplished.
Ivy is a commonly grown vine, often used to accent fences and brick walls. While many homeowners plant ivy for its attractive foliage, this vine can also cause problems. A fast and vigorous grower, ivy can quickly overgrow lawns and gardens, choking out native plants. Although it is difficult to eradicate once it is established, ivy can be removed by a number of means.
Natural wood can be used for furniture to offer aesthetic beauty and a classy look. Fashioning a table out of a tree trunk is a way to bring the outdoors in and add unique style to a room. This project requires the removal of the tree trunk from the ground as well as sanding and treatment with a polyurethane finish. Make sure the piece of wood you choose is completely dry before proceeding.
Whether there is a cloud of white smoke coming out of your lawn mower or you want to do preventive maintenance, clean the exhaust on your Tecumseh lawn mower. The exhaust and exhaust ports clear the combustion chamber of burned gases. If the exhaust is dirty or clogged, the burned gases are trapped inside the combustion chamber, which can lead to fire or damage the engine.
Covering beds with clear plastic is a way to kill weeds and many soil-borne pathogens. The process is known as "soil solarization" because it uses heat from the sun to sterilize the soil. While many dangerous fungal pathogens are destroyed during the process, it is not always successful at ridding the soil of mushrooms. In a solarization test published in the "Annals of Forest Research," three types of mushroom fruiting bodies appeared within three months of soil solarization.
Toddlers are constantly learning new skills, including climbing. Once a toddler can climb, he may climb out of his crib at night instead of sleeping in it. If you still aren't ready to transfer your toddler into a regular or toddler bed, you can help keep him in his crib at night.
While it is largely a passage to get from one area of the house to another, a hallway can be much more than that when properly outfitted. Even in a narrow hallway, it’s possible to squeeze some functionality into this stretch of walkway. Wider hallways tend offer more storage possibilities, something most homes could use more of.
Sedum morganianum goes by several common names, including burro's tail, donkey's tail and burrito sedum. The common name burrito sedum specifically refers to a sturdier, more robust variety of Sedum morganianum that does not drop its leaves when handled, but which is nearly identical in appearance. Burrito sedum grows well from stem cuttings, which will root in just a few weeks and mature in a couple of months. However, the cuttings must be taken early in the growing season to allow the plant enough time to establish before the winter.
Your lawn is part of your living space -- a playground for children and an entertainment area for backyard barbecues. Naturally, you want your landscape to look its best. A stump left after tree removal is unsightly and a potential tripping hazard. Stump removal may be accomplished by a number of methods. The size, stump location and the urgency for its removal determine which method will work best for your situation.
A tree which has been damaged due to strong winds, lightning strikes or disease can sometimes be nurtured back to health. Though you must assess the tree limbs to ensure that damage is not too far into the trunk, if a tree limb is still hanging on enough to the base of the tree, you may be able to reinforce the limbs to promote healing and stronger growth.
