Large Modern Raised Planter
Build a large raised planter for your backyard garden with this project from Ashley Quintero of She's the Carpenter.
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Alternative Mulch Landscaping Ideas
Mulch is a vital tool in any home gardener?s shed. It retains moisture, insulates plant roots and reduces weed growth, while enhancing the visual appeal of flowerbeds and other landscaping. While many people rely on shredded wood or bark mulch for their garden and yards, there are a number of mulching alternatives to pamper your plants and soil.
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How to Make a Gravel Path
A gravel path is a simple and economical way to create a walkway that directs foot traffic across your yard and protect your grass. It takes a little bit of planning and preparation, but it?s still something any DIYer can do in a weekend.
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Install a Flagstone Walkway
A flagstone walkway is a simple and functional way to beautify your outdoor space and provide a useable path to your garage, garden, shed or other points of interest in your lawn and garden. It is durable, requires little maintenance, and blends well with almost any type of outdoor décor.
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How to Fertilize Your Lawn
If you don?t regularly fertilize your lawn, you should. Fertilizer keeps grass healthy and green, and helps prevent weed growth. And, a vibrant lawn makes the rest of your home?s exterior look more appealing.
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Prevent Weeds
Unwanted weeds can be problematic for any homeowner. As you survey your lawn and garden, look for dandelions, milkweed, chickweed, crabgrass and others. Luckily, you can take measures to reduce, eliminate and, most importantly, prevent weeds that threaten the health of your lawn and garden.
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Plant an Organic Garden
Organic gardening is popular for its health and environmental benefits. It's also an easy and completely natural way to garden. Instead of relying on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, organic gardening relies on the fertile relationship between soil and seed.
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Eco-Friendly Gardening Tips
A healthy and vibrant yard or garden is a plus for any homeowner. Greenscaping improves the health and appearance of your landscape while preserving natural resources. It also saves time and money.
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Organic Lawn Care Tips
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are often the go-to products for greener pastures. A natural, organic approach can yield the same results, along with environmental benefits. While it may take a little more time, organic lawn care lets nature do its thing and helps the grass grow just as green.
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Control Weeds in Gravel & Paved Areas
Weeds are a common nuisance that look bad growing out of cracks in sidewalks and driveways, and can bring down the entire appearance of your home. But, you don't have to put up with it any longer. Get rid of the weeds and prevent them from coming back in your paved areas.
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Remove Dog Spots from Your Lawn
The unsightly yellow or brown spots on your lawn often are the work of man?s best friend. While it?s true that once you see the dog lawn spots, it?s too late to prevent that damage, you can take steps to prevent them or repair them once the damage is done.
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Fix Lawn Damage
Your lawn takes a beating, season to season, from winter-weather salt damage, insects, rodents and birds, family pets, weeds and thatch. While there's not much you can do to prevent damage once it's been done, you can make repairs to get your lawn looking lush and green again.
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Start a New Lawn
A thriving, green lawn is a source of pride for homeowners. While we do what we can to keep our lawns lush and healthy, sometimes it's necessary to patch or re-do an existing lawn. You can do this in two different ways: plant sod or seed your lawn.
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Fertilize and Mulch a Garden
Adding fertilizer and mulch to your lawn and garden is an easy weekend home improvement project that will keep your yard looking healthy and beautiful.
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Control Garden Pests
An appealing garden is always sure to attract attention. However, sometimes that means unwanted interest from insects and animals. To keep your garden healthy and productive, control even the most stubborn garden pests.
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