If you’ve got something unsightly you want to hide, such as an unattractive block wall, chain link fence or even something as small as pool equipment or an A/C unit–we have a few suggestions for concealing that outdoor eye-sore. One of the most imaginative ideas we’ve seen involves some crafty...
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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Fruit and Nut Gardening for Your Kitchen—Indoors and Out
Over the past few years, kitchen gardens have become increasingly popular as we have realized the many benefits of home grown produce. Crops grown in a home garden are chemical and pesticide free, taste better and cost less than those found at your local grocery store. Many kitchen gardens are...
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Creative Weed Control for Your Garden
When it comes to the topic of how to wage an effective war against weeds in your garden, there are three options to consider: prevention, chemical sprays and organic treatments. Prevention - The prevailing ideology of many modern-day gardeners is that the most effective form of eradicating weed infiltration is...
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How to Decorate a Backyard Pergola
A well-appointed garden pergola can add a lovely architectural element to your landscape design, and even transform your backyard into an exotic vacation destination. Planning is the first and most important phase before taking the designer’s plunge to create the shady, outdoor retreat of your dreams. A beautifully decorated pergola...
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