Category : Landscaping & Garden & Landscape : Home & Garden

How to Mix Quikrete

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Quikrete is a concrete mix used for many different applications. It can be used to lay sidewalks and driveways or to build concrete steps. One advantage of Quikrete concrete mix is that the concrete already comes pre-mixed. The only ingredient necessary to add for the proper texture is water. There

Different Types of Pulleys

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A pulley makes lifting heavy objects much easier.cistern pulley image by JCVStock from Fotolia.comPulleys provide a mechanical advantage when lifting heavy loads. A pulley system consists or either a rope, belt or a chain wrapped around a wheel. A pulley's main function is to change the...

How to Exterminate Beavers

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Beavers are the largest of all native rodents in North America. As a semi-aquatic animal, beavers are known to take up residence around rivers, lakes and streams by using wood and other natural materials to create a lodge-style shelter. While beavers mostly keep to themselves, their acti

Landscaping With Garden Lights

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Lighting plays an important role in the landscaped garden - this article answers some questions regarding the use of lights in the garden from the point of view of a landscaper and garden designer. Garden lighting can completely change the look and feel of an area with the flip of a switch. Differen

How to Mow a Ditch

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Ditches present a particular challenge for many homeowners because a push or riding mower cannot handle the rough terrain. It is unsafe to operate a mower on an steep incline or over rough uneven surfaces in ditches. One option is to use a tractor with a specialized attachment. This is expensive for

Backyard Pool Landscape Ideas

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The backyard pool has come a long way from the days of the kidney-shaped pool of water with tacky blue-and-green tiles, a white plaster bottom and a drab concrete "skirt." Today's trend in pool design is to make the pool one with the yard. And in cases where the pool is already in the ground, redo i

How to Repair Outdoor Furniture

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Outdoor furniture can provide a home with a cozy, welcoming exterior to match its interior, but it takes a beating in the process. Outdoor furniture must contend with the elements; the sun, rain and wind cause nicks, scratches and rust. Vinyl straps discolor and loosen, mesh slings rip and fasteners

Above Ground Pool Deck Idea

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If no preparation has taken place, an above-ground pool can make the backyard look like an area where a huge, circular contraption was simply dropped. This is not an inviting look. To create a backyard that offers solitude and relaxation, a few landscaping ideas can be implemented to enhance the app

How to Make Cob Walkways

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Cob is an earth-friendly building material that has been used for centuries. Made from clay soil, sand, pine straw and water, cob is weather resistant, according to Cob Cottage. Because of its porous nature, long periods of heavy rain will not weaken cob. The materials are mixed on a tarp with your