Getting to train your dog to attend nature’s call outside is a big triumph indeed. But the ordeal that follows is another battle to fight. As adorable and cute they are, the stench is just unbearable; not to mention the dead patch it leaves as the pet chooses to mind its business at one favorite […]
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Hot tubs are one of the trendy and effective means of recreation which many people opt for today. Mostly installed on decks, the removal of a hot tub is not that complicated per se, but it does call for some preparation and groundwork. Usually a deck is built around a hot tub, contrary to the […]
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Pools have become a prevalent adornment for many home-owners in recent times. As a highly valued recreational commodity, pools require quite a lot of planning and care in order to be set up properly. One of the common dilemmas that owners often face is saltwater vs. chlorine water pool. Therefore, in this article we attempt […]
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Digging up planted growths and setting them aside in pots temporarily for adding compost to the entire garden is a pretty common practice. This is absolutely frustrating and unnecessary! Spare yourself the extra labor and read along to find out more on how to add compost to your already existing plants.As you might already know, […]
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Raised garden beds are a terrific upgrade to traditional gardening, especially if you do not have a vast area available or if you are confined to urban settings. But one issue which gardeners face often is trouble with proper drainage. It might seem a trivial matter but it is the opposite in fact. Hence, in […]
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Edging a lawn is probably one of the most underrated gardening tasks that can significantly alter the appeal of a yard. For those of you who are new, lawn edging is the process of trimming the grass in such a way so as to create a border between the lawn and everything else surrounding it. […]
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Ants have significant contributions in maintaining an ecosystem and are generally considered harmless. But an uncontrolled population can turn out to be quite a nuisance and wreak havoc, ultimately being harmful to surrounding living organisms. Once the ant colony is thriving in your yard, they eventually tend to take over neighboring areas, like the pavement […]
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Backyard camping is like cherry picking for all the ‘cherries’ about camping without having to deal with the inconvenience. It’s a smart and easy way to enjoy nature with your dear ones amidst the daily hustle bustle of our busy lives. One common question on this topic is that whether backyard camping is safe. The […]
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When it’s time for your yard to have its regular upkeep, you might face a dilemma when you have to chop off twigs that are too thick for normal pruning shears but too thin for a pruning saw to work on. “What should I use to trim those branches?” you might wonder. That’s where loppers […]
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If you are looking for information on how to use a lopper, then you would know by now that loppers are similar to pruning shears with long handles. The tool is maneuvered using both hands and the handles are usually from 12 inches to 36 inches long to provide adequate leverage. Some loppers have telescopic […]
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