One of the catch phrases that are on everyone’s lips has to be that something is eco-friendly. This is because most people realize that we need to combat global warming and stop the excessive use of earth’s natural resources. One way that we can do that is by using materials that are both superior in quality and eco-friendly at the same time. A good example is the use of PVC pipe fittings in place of metals such as iron and copper. [click to continue…]

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Controlling Weed Plants in Your Garden?

by dwightski on July 8, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are at all interested in taking care of your garden, you’ll face the problem of weeds throwing a party in the middle of your lawn sooner or later. You can either be the environmentalist and let them grow to their hearts content, or take a drastic turn killing them all off. If it’s just some clover growing at random spots throughout the grass surface, you can leave them where they are. In case you’re looking at a group nettle plants, you should grab the grass trimmer and hack away. [click to continue…]

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Lawn Ornaments

July 2, 2010

Photo by Mimi_KA garden without any decoration is just a bunch of plants arranged in an aesthetic way. To get something more than that you only have a few options on your hands. You can alter the appearance of the place by adding lights, ponds and other pieces of decoration. Lawn ornaments are typically these [...]

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5 Uses For Garden Urns

July 1, 2010

Photo by Ruth FlickrGarden urns are just one of the many different ways to arrange plants in the garden. Or are they? What else could be so practical yet stylish, so durable against weather yet so easy to break? These urns are used in almost every garden and there is a good reason for that, [...]

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What is Garden Decor?

June 29, 2010

Photo by ElDaveGarden decor is just about everything you can have in your backyard other than the plants and flowers. From birdhouses to water features there are dozens of options and the best yet, you don’t have to use any of them if you don’t want to. It’s not a race amongst neighbors. Once you [...]

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Automotive Carnival Gets Hot

May 1, 2010

Strictly for San Diego: If you have a windshield nick, crack or chip, you should find out how you can prevent it from becoming a costly windshield replacement. At MobileWindshieldChipRepair.com we have a great guide to help, and if you live in the San Diego County area, give us a call and we will schedule [...]

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Have a Great Lawn for Summer With Hydroseeding

February 19, 2010

What is hydroseeding? Hydroseeding is a incredibly fast way to grow your lawn or to put greenscaping on an area that might have been destroyed by fire drought or flood.  Garden pots are great place to start flowers using hydroseeding, You can go to the store and pick up what looks like a floor mat [...]

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3 Garden Edging and Lawn Edging Choices.

February 19, 2010

When you want to separate your lawn into areas of lush green and then a mix of bedding plants you have a multitude of choices of dividers at your disposal. Garden edging is one part of your lawn that can either make your life wonderful or a hand full. Amazon.com Widgets All Orders Processed Through [...]

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Will Garden Statues make the Neighbors Jealous?

February 19, 2010

Gardens are one of the most serene places to be in a back yard. You have the ability to create a small paradise with garden statues and other lawn ornaments like garden gnomes and what looks better than a garden arch you have to pass under all covered with roses or some other sweet smelling [...]

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Garden Lighting and Gazebos – Do They Make Sense in your Yard?

February 19, 2010

Use garden lighting along the edges of a lawn and under your trees and shrubs for highlight, along with a gazebo for enhancing the look and value of your property. Having these two items can really make a statement to your neighbors and add extra power to the potential sale ability of your home.

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