Finally, as always when decluttering remove items which are broken, too dirty or worn out to be salvaged or repaired, and items you don't like or use.But in addition, don't forget in this space to also declutter weeds, dead plants, and other items that are more unique to an outdoor...
Clear the Area and Make Repairs Relocate planters, furniture, and other items on or obstructing access to pavers. Remove moss growth andpull out weedsand other plants sprouting between pavers. Be cautious not to loosen pavers when uprooting big weeds or damage the bricks or joints with sharp we...
Every gardener can use an extra weapon to help in the battle to control weeds, which is why many people install weed barrier cloth in landscaped areas. Weed barrier cloth, also calledlandscape fabric, is one tool you can use for planting beds, patios and walkways. The meshlike material come...
The simplest way to landscape above buried cable lines is to clear the soil of weeds and cover the area with sand, gravel, or decorative mulch. You also can install outdoor structures that don’t require a foundation and are easy to move or take apart and put back in place if access t...
Pro Tip:Always make sure to clear away weeds before planting. You don’t want your new plants to have to compete for nutrients and space. Add a 2-3 inch layer of mulch about 2 inches away from the base of plants to prevent new weeds from popping up. ...
7. Clear the space (Image credit: Tom Massey) The backyard needs to be cleared before the work of creating the new design can begin. This could take the form of jobs such as removing weeds and any unwanted growth, but it might also mean taking away rubbish. Rubble and rocks can prevent...
It looks very flat if so, and if you really wanted to you could probably just replace the 16 slabs very cheaply and easily yourselves, just by lifting, levelling and relaying. I would spray and clear the weeds, then think about it. If you definitely don’t want to lift them you might...
Window boxes are easy to care for (just stick your head out the window) and are ideal for those with tiny patios or porches (or even just a balcony). When done correctly, they can be very stylish, too. You can build your own window box, if you’re particularly handy, or you canpu...
Change the air filter every month during the summer, and be sure the outdoor unit is clear of weeds, shrubs and any other overgrowth or obstruction. What if you're determined to cut out cooling costs or you don't have air conditioning at all? On the next page, we'll look at s...
Once you’ve found an ideal location, it is time to prepare the soil. This involves clearing away grass and weeds from the site before adding compost or well-rotted manure as well as amending with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (N-P-K). Fertilizer can either be purchased bagged form...