How To Show Your Trees You Love Them
In this article I outline some of the best ways to keep trees happy, healthy and growing. The most critical thing to understand is how much water a tree needs. To make things simple I like to classify trees into one of two categories: desert trees and everything else.
Be Prepared for These Common Sod ProblemsPlanting or rolling out sod is a great way to be able to quickly get a green, lush, and healthy lawn that will enhance the look of your property and immediately give you a place to relax or play. Without diligent attention to details of sod preparation and maintenance, some unsightly problems could easily crop up that could destroy all or parts of your new lawn. The first step, one that is vital to insure a healthy start to any new sod installation, is to make certain that the soil is prepared properly.
Is Your HOA Fencing You In?You really want a nice, new fence, one that will keep your children safe, allow your dog to run free, and complement your lovely landscaping. But your homeowners’ association (HOA) has some rules about it. How to start?
PVC Fencing: An Eco-Friendly AlternativeHigh-quality polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fencing is an attractive option to both home and business owners for many reasons: Strength – PVC is five times stronger and four times more flexible than wood, so it won’t easily bend or crack. This means it can more readily handle the impacts of falling or flying debris due to, for example, severe weather or the wayward lawnmower. Durability – Because it doesn’t absorb moisture, it won’t scratch, stain, warp, decay, chip, rust, corrode or blister.
Garden Design – How to Design a Small GardenTips on how to design a small garden. Includes how to design a small garden to make best use of the space and how to use visual tricks to make the garden seem larger. Advice on materials to use when constructing a small garden.
