Do you want your lawn to be one of the first to look green and lush in spring? If so, then you need to start preparing for the next growing season in the fall. The following are the key steps you should take to get your lawn ready to grow.
#1: Aerate
Aerating opens up the soil so that water, oxygen, and nutrients can reach grass roots easier. This leads to healthier and lusher grass.…
When the glass on an antique table breaks, it can be quite devastating because many antique tables are very unique in shape or size. If the glass on one of your antique tables has broken, you need to go to a professional glass cutter to have a replacement piece of glass cut. Instead of taking the entire table into the glass cutter, use the guide below to learn a few tips to ensure your perfect glass table top replacement can be created with ease.…
Are you planning to renovate a room in your house and looking for a way to really change things up? One way to do so could be to install a new floor so that the room literally has a new look from top to bottom. There are many different types of flooring materials out there and your final decision can depend on any number of different factors ranging from your budget to your personal taste.…
Wallpaper can dramatically change the appearance of a room, but hanging wallpaper is not something that should be done on a whim. Since wallpaper can be a big commitment, it is in your best interest to take your time when it comes to utilizing wallpaper in your home. If you’re very interested in adding wallpaper in one or more rooms in your house, use the following tips:
Get Samples
One of the most important things you can do before purchasing wallpaper is get several samples.…
If you are planning a beautiful, healthy yard that is safe for your pet to enjoy, it is important to be aware that pesticides can be dangerous to canines. Therefore, it is a good idea to be aware of the following information so that you can keep your beloved pooch safe.
Reconsider Your Use Of Pesticides
It will first be necessary to remember that all pesticides are not created equal. For instance, one especially harmful type of pesticide is in the organophosphate family and is known as disulfoton.…
Pruning trees is a key part of keeping them healthy. Pruning lets you get rid of branches that are rubbing together or branches that have been damaged by storms or disease. They also help you keep your trees looking their best. Here are three tips for properly pruning your trees.
Do it in late winter
The most common time to prune your trees is during dormancy, which means during the winter months.…
Creating a bed for a vegetable garden is back-breaking work, especially if turning over a large patch of grass is necessary. But there’s an easier way to create a bed for vegetables that requires time and planning, but very little labor.
Choose a Location
A season spent watching the yard is a good investment. Knowing where the sun shines during the spring and summer will help in garden placement planning. Watching the sun in the winter months can be misleading.…
It’s always great to see your perennial flowers start blooming after a long winter. When flowers do not grow well, however, it can be difficult to determine why. If you have perennials that do not look healthy and are not blooming, below are two possible reasons.
Weeds
Weeds not only look unsightly, but they can harm your flowers. This is because when you water your perennials, the roots from the weeds steel this moisture from the perennial roots.…
Every spring through many parts of the United States, tent caterpillars emerge from their protective nests and begin to feed. During boom years, these caterpillars can coat the ground below infested trees and strip their leaves bare, causing irreparable damage to any plants they wander into. You will need to take pest control measures to save your garden, but what can you do when there are thousands of them in your yard alone?…
If you are a homeowner, you will want to purchase a standby generator to provide you with backup power in case your electricity goes out. There are many different generators that are available and you might be overwhelmed with the number of choices. Here are some questions that you can ask yourself in order to be sure that you choose the best one.
1. Do you want to be able to run an air conditioner with your standby generator?…