You've selected the type of bird you want to attract and have done your homework. You've selected a home with the right size floor space, the right size entry hole, and the right height above the floor for the location of the hole. Is there anything else you should do?

According to the legend of the money tree plant, a poor, hard working old farmer one day came across an unusual plant in the fields. Since he'd never seen anything like it before, he decided to dig it up. The little tree was difficult to uproot, but he managed to bring it home.

Bermuda grass is often used for lawns and sports fields.Green lawn image by Peter Kirillov from Fotolia.comBermuda grass, sometimes written as bermudagrass, represents a popular variety of grass used for lawns, sports fields, parks and golf courses. Bermuda grass grows best in tropical...

Homeowners have many challenges to meet in trying to maintain their yard and home. Weeds, water use and pest control are high on the list. Sometimes the solution to one problem can cause another. Mulches are often used in attempts to control weeds and limit water use, yet many common mulching materi

One of the most pleasant trees you can perhaps maintain is a cherry tree. The word Cherry hails from the name of an ancient city in Turkey. It describes both the tree and the fruit it produces. A cherry fruit is classified as a "drupe". In the middle it has a lone hard core that holds the

Retaining walls are popular as the self-supporting structures that are primarily used to keep soil on a slope from moving down. It can be constructed from a choice of different materials, like brick, stone and ...

Electric rope fences provide an easy and affordable way for farmers, ranchers and gardeners to contain animals in pastures or exclude them from gardens and lawns. Also called poly wire, electric rope consists of brightly colored polyethylene or polypropylene fibers interwoven with multiple metal fil

Carl Steinitz, professor of Landscape Architecture and Planning at Harvard University, devised a framework for landscape planning. The framework is a series of questions that guides the landscape design process and ultimately aids in making land use planning decisions.

Wall-mounted gun racks allow you to store your guns on a wall. The gun rests horizontally on the rack supports. A wall-mounted gun rack is a simple project with sides and supports. The sides have curved sections cut out to allow the gun to rest across. The rack is mounted to the wall into wall studs

Small decorative grasses are well suited for use in a garden.fresh grass image by OMKAR A.V from Fotolia.comThe arid California climate, prone to drought and high temperatures, is the optimal setting for growing ornamental grasses. Most landscape grasses require little maintenance or...

Building a porch onto your cabin adds more than just value to the recreational property. An outdoor area to gather with family and friends extends the cabin's living space and helps set the mood for rest and relaxation. Besides entertaining, a porch can also provide storage for outdoor items, such a

The deck belt on a Sears Craftsman riding lawn mower or lawn tractor may need frequent replacement, as it controls the PTO, or power take off, which controls the mowing blades. This replacement operation requires removal and installation of the deck belt and the mower deck. Belts will need replacing

This article will tell you how to properly replace a section of dead grass. It also provides you with some key pointers when using sod.

There are so many benefits gained for installing an automatic fence and gate opener to your home environment. Loads of families have gates. Gates add so much to the exterior of a home's entry way and landscape.

Mustard, a member of the cabbage family, is an easy-to-grow herb. It is a cool-season plant, so it grows best in the spring or fall. You can harvest mustard as a seedling, pick leaves from the plants, or harvest the fully grown plants. You can even harvest the seeds for your own homemade mustard.

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