Tips for snow blowing you should follow this season: Use fresh fuel with a fuel stabilizer. Plow snow in a pattern. Don’t blow more than 6 inches of snow at a time. Blow with the wind. Work slowly and steadily. Take in smaller bites of snow to avoid clogging. Throw snow far. Is this your …
Wouldn’t you love to have a garden like the one on the photo above? Whether your goal is to create curb appeal or try something new, flower gardening can be a rewarding experience. Flowers not only add beauty to your yard, but it can support beneficial insects, such as bees. Additionally, gardening has health benefits, …
How do you kill pokeweed? You can easily kill a young pokeweed plant with herbicide or by pulling it out of the ground. Established plants are more challenging due to their large taproots. You can dig these out of the ground or deplete their energy by repeatedly cutting their shoots down. Pokeweed (aka poke salad, …
If you have a covered patio, you naturally want to make the most of it and use it as much as possible all year long. With the seasons changing and colder weather already making us think of Thanksgiving, you’ll probably be wondering whether or not your covered patio would be a good place to install …
The best way to clean flagstone patio is with flagstone cleaner. It won’t stain or erode your stone and mortar. Don’t be afraid to clean flagstone with white vinegar diluted in equal parts of water. Cleaning flagstone with bleach is safe when following the usage directions printed on the label. Tired of looking at your …
Worried about your brand new gazebo flying away? You don’t have to anymore! Simply follow my step-by-step tutorials on how to secure a gazebo from wind, and you will get the best results ever! See for yourself! Building a safe and protected home has always been my number one priority. This includes securing a gazebo …
What animal eats hostas? If yours suddenly disappear, you can probably blame deer, voles, or mice. Bugs, such as slugs, snails, cutworms, black vine weevils, and nematodes may cause more gradual damage. Rabbits and squirrels rarely eat hostas, although rabbits do enjoy their tender spring shoots. Wondering what eats hostas? If so, you’re in the …
Keep your patio furniture from blowing away with sandbag outdoor furniture weights you can buy on Amazon or make at home. You can also drill eye bolts into the deck and tie patio chairs to them with bungee cords. Use deck tie-downs if you don’t want to drill into floorboards. Are you tired of running …
With winter approaching, you’re running out of things to plant. If your garden or backyard needs some pizzazz, how about buying or making an outdoor sculpture? The right one would look beautiful year-round with no upkeep. I’ve compiled this list of garden sculpture ideas to inspire your next yard project. Happy reading! Contents1 These Stone …
Waterproofing a gazebo canopy is easy when you have a waterproof spray. Clean the canopy before spraying treatment at a 45°angle. Spray two coats to get better results. Use the Gear Aid sealer to protect the seams. Let both treatments dry before putting the canopy back on the gazebo frame. Has your gazebo canopy started …