By Michelle Miley
Lawn mower blades are an item that you may not think much about until you have a problem with them. Knowing a bit about lawn mower blades can help you stay safe when mowing and select the proper lawn mower blade type when purchasing a mower. The three types of lawn mower blades are straight rotary, mulching rotary and cylinder. Cylinder blades are the kind found in older reel mowers. Unlike...
By TraciA
Gardening is unapologetically selfish; it's all about what you want. It could be a secret corner tucked out of sight to steal away to with a book and a glass of wine; a lively profusion of color through the kitchen window to lift your spirits while you wash the dishes; or a haven of calming, tranquil, cool colors to wash away the cares and stresses of your life. You're the picture; your...
By Julie Richards
Garden designs are created for every type of growing season, gardening zone and grower's needs. From shade gardens to container gardening, a formulated plan exists to help novice and master gardeners alike. Garden design hints and tips provide an insight into secrets used by gardeners everywhere for lush foliage and bountiful harvests. Container gardening is popular among city dwellers and...
By Carolyn Micheli
A giving tree is a fun and creative way to teach children about helping those in need, but is not limited to the younger generation. Giving trees are appropriate for community agencies, businesses, and other organizations that want to offer employees and community members the chance to make a charitable contribution. Although your giving tree theme may be dictated by the charity you've...
By Megan Mattingly-Arthur
Fig trees are small deciduous trees native to the Mediterranean and southeast Asia. A lovely addition to your home landscape, fig trees can grow up to 35 feet tall and have smooth gray bark and deep green foliage. Fig trees produce tasty two-inch fruit, technically the tree's flowers, that can be enjoyed fresh, cooked or dried. Because it can take a long time for a fig tree grown from a seed...
By Maggie G
Remember your favorite Colorado wildflowers by associating them with one of the five life zones in Colorado. This memorization technique keys you into their biological needs, which gives reasons for their appearance. Grasp trends in appearance and you will find yourself identifying plants you have never encountered before. You will become a hobby naturalist in no time and give your brain a great...
By Christopher R
While a wet saw is the tool used most frequently for cutting tiles because of its speed and efficiency, stone tiles can also be cut by hand. Utilizing a series of hand tools, you can easily begin cutting tiles. Though cumbersome in large quantities, cutting tiles for a small project is rather simple and manageable when performed with the correct tools. Following the same steps for each cut will...
By Cyn Vela
Weeds are the bane of the home vegetable garden.They are unsightly and leech nutrients and water from crops, causing vegetable plants to suffer. Pulling existing weeds (called post-emergent weeds) is a time-consuming and never-ending process. This is because many dormant weeds are below the soil's surface (called pre-emergent weeds), waiting to begin their active growth. No matter how many...