Nothing compares to a fresh coat of paint to restore the tired or worn appearance of a cherished object. This may be especially true of vinyl awnings, which may suffer the ravages of cold, heat, rain, snow and especially the sun. With a couple cans of spray paint created specifically to adhere to vinyl, you […]
If you’ve ever developed anything in a container or pot, you are likely knowledgeable about containers’ one huge flaw: Their soil tends to dry out very fast. To be able to combat that issue, use self-watering containers. You’ll probably find lots of setups and plans at garden centers, but it is simple to create your […]
Weather and foot traffic are the primary reasons to safeguard a bamboo deck with stain. Based on how moist your climate is, you may need to wash and apply deck staining products every 2 years or so. If you reside in a dry climate, you may not need to stain the cedar deck in any […]
Container gardening lets gardeners grow vegetables in tiny spaces like balconies and patios. In addition, it gives gardeners the flexibility to move the containers based on the weather, such as sliding them under the overhang during a potentially damaging thunderstorm. Huge containers frequently require filler in the seams, and foam chunks or peanuts can fulfill […]
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) Is a fast to reasonably fast growing shrub or small tree. Increasing in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 12, crape myrtles experience and cause several problems in the landscape. To restrict challenges with this particular plant, selecting an appropriate species and site are significant considerations. Colorful Crape […]
Magnolias (Magnolia spp.) Are typical flowering trees located in landscapes through U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, depending on cultivar. The blossoms of the East Asian and North American natives appear to be butterflies ready to take to the atmosphere, lending an easy and free feeling to homes and gardens. Primitive […]
Like garden roses, wild roses belong to this Rosa plant family. Although hardiness varies, most wild roses are tough plants that tolerate a variety of temperatures in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 10. Wild roses are known by a variety of common names, including pasture rose, Scotch briar or prairie rose. […]
Curtains hung on a traverse rod open and close when you pull the curtain cord. The amount of your curtain cord will be dependent on the width of your window, so you may have to shorten it. If you use a tension pulley with your drapes, you need to shorten the cord to ensure the […]
Interior redesigns frequently require a new countertop where a sink is set up in a kitchen or toilet. The project includes removing the present sink and countertop and installing a new countertop using a cutout for the sink . Granite, tile and metallic countertops should be changed by a professional who has the tools and […]
Prune young avocado trees (Persea americana) in the spring prior to blooming or in the first summer after fruit have set. Minor pruning can be done at any given time, but avoid heavy pruning late in the season to stop stimulating growth that is too vulnerable to cold weather. Avocado trees require little pruning, only […]