Applying a deck stain can be messy and sometimes you can spill or drip on your concrete or brick pavers that are under or around your deck. Once this happens, it is not easy to remove. We have found that using a deck stain stripper and pressure washing will remove much of the spilled ...
you don’t need to remove your lawn. However, it will be difficult to mow around and between raised garden beds. Consider planting low-growingcover crops like cloverthat don’t need to be trimmed, and will attract more bees to your garden. You also can surround the ...
Fall is a great time for planting trees and shrubs.This is a long-term addition to the makeover process and something you can enjoy for many years.Planting in early autumnallows these larger plants to put down some roots before the winter. For many plants,summer heat is more stressful than...
Paving stones, also called pavers orstepping stones, are an effective and attractive way to funnel traffic patterns over grassy lawn areas. You can use paving stones to avoid trampling grass and steer visitors to your garden in a specific direction to show off your garden to its best advantage...
Landscaping your in-ground pool on a budget can be easy when you choose cheaper features, building materials, and less intricate designs. Usually, it comes down to being smart with the resources you choose to purchase. That said, your pool doesn’t have to be boring just because you’re ...
Extend this board over the side so that it sits above the proposed landing point for your stairs, and measure straight down to the ground. This gives you the total rise — the total height of your deck stairs. Step 2: Calculate the Number of Risers To determine the number of risers ...
you don't want to compact the soil. To make less impact on wet soil, you can put down some boards and walk on them to help distribute your weight. If there's no rain in sight, water your garden and start pulling. Again, it's easier to remove weeds while they're small, so don'...
However, be careful about walking around in a wet garden; you don't want to compact the soil. To make less impact on wet soil, you can put down some boards and walk on them to help distribute your weight. If there's no rain in sight, water your garden and start pulling. Again, ...
Apply mulch to keep weeds down and keep the soil cool and moist. If the plants are not yet branched, pinch to promote lateral growth and a bushier habit. Veronica spicata, spiked speedwell plant with blue flowers. Credit: Kabar Growing ...
pavers to fit the flow of the path. Whether you cut the pavers with a hammer andchisel, paving stone splitter, or tile saw, be sure to put on safety gear, including earplugs, safety goggles, a dust mask, and gloves. Mark the cut line on the paver, wet it down, and trim to fit...