Category : Landscaping & Garden & Landscape : Home & Garden

Dwarf Shrubs & Plants

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Dwarf shrubs and plants are like other plants, just miniature. They come in may different variations and colors. These shrubs also stay small, usually less than 3 feet tall. Smaller plants are easy to care for because less pruning and other maintenance is needed, making them perfect for someone with

Types of Grass Used for Fuel

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Some grasses typically found in prairies may provide upward of 30 percent of biofuels.blue prairie grass image by Annika from Fotolia.comIn the search for alternatives to fossil fuels, researchers have focused on different forms of ethanol as a viable option. Yet, the use of corn-based...

How to Grow Kamut Wheat Seed

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Kamut wheat seed is used in many wheat-grass drinks for its nutritional value and other healthy benefits. If you are considering growing your own grass to use in recipes, or if you just want to demonstrate the grass-growing process to a child, Kamut wheat seeds are a good choice because they grow fa

Tips for Laying a Brick Hearth

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A fireplace saves homeowners money on heating costs, particularly if it is a wood burning fireplace. Even gas burning fireplaces are desirable features in homes because they provide ambiance for relaxation. All fireplaces should have a hearth, which is an area under and in front of the fireplace tha

How to Make Stone Wind Chimes

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Imagine yourself standing on a wood deck, overlooking the ocean, listening to the sound of wind chimes in the distance? What a marvelous sound to hear. And what better object for making a wind chime than stones collected right from the oceans floor. Making stone wind chimes is simple. As long as you

How to Grow Grass in Colorado

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Colorado lawn owners have challenges that those in most other states don't. Because of the dry climate and high elevation, Colorado lawns are naturally drier and require more water. Additionally, lawn grass in Colorado must adapt to colder climate conditions. Because Colorado straddles the Rocky Mou