All posts tagged "landscaping"
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April Gardening Checklist and Cheatsheet
6 great tips for your April gardening and landscaping checklist. Prime planting season is here! It’s a good month to plant most trees, shrubs, evergreens and perennials as well as vegetables and annuals that can tolerate...
- Posted March 30, 2016
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Ready for Spring? Time to Tune Up Your Lawn and Garden Equipment
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Offers Safety and Maintenance Tips Spring is on its way and winter-weary home owners are eager to spend time outside in their yards. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international...
- Posted March 15, 2016
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Landscaping & Gardening: Building A Trellis
Basking in the sun might be perfect while on vacation or when trying to “catch some rays” poolside. On the contrary, “baking” in the sun is no fun whether you are on a tropical island or in...
- Posted March 9, 2016
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On Water Gardening
Looking for a way to put some “sparkle” in your yard? Have you considered a water garden? Not familiar with the term “water garden?” You’re not alone. When we were kids we simply referred to these backyard...
- Posted March 4, 2016
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On Composting!
One of us began his career in home improvement at the ripe old age of nine working as a gardener/handyman for an aunt and uncle who had a bigger than average home and garden. The job required...
- Posted January 9, 2016
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On Underground Sprinklers
It’s no secret that home improvement is one of our favorite subjects. What isn’t as well known is our passion for gardening. While we don’t classify ourselves as members of the green thumb club, we do take...
- Posted November 17, 2015
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Picket Fence Styles
The Berlin Wall fell in November 1989. As one of the world’s most infamous fences it accomplished its purpose of preventing free travel between East and West Berlin. And with an average height of about 12 feet...
- Posted August 20, 2015
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Easy Ways to Create Shade in Your Backyard
When planting trees or shrubs for shade, don’t just think about the big picture. Shade does not have to encompass an entire yard or cover the entire house. Shade can be more selective. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/216636360″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%”...
- Posted July 28, 2015
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Show Notes: Keep Cool and Home Safes
Finding a cool spot on a hot day is always a challenge. James and Morris have great ideas for creating your own outdoor oasis. Shopping for a home safe? Do you know how many models are available? Jesse Bugarin...
- Posted July 18, 2015
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Landscaping Tools for the Pro and Homeowner
Razor-Back and True Temper by AMES We met up with the team from AMES at this year’s National Hardware Show and talked tools. The Razor-Back is for the industrial landscaping professional that promises to be as tough...
- Posted June 24, 2015