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Planting a New Tree To Help The Environment

Posted by C M on Friday, July 3, 2009, In : Yard

A tree offers many things. You provide shade, create a place for birds, and you help the environment. Although one tree does not seem like much, it does have an effect. In fact many people and companies are planting trees to componsate for their carbon impact. If you decide that you would like to add a tree to your yard there are some things you will want to do.

Once you have decided on what kind of tree you would like, and where you would like it, you can start to plant it. If you buy yo...

The Basics Of Starting A Herb Garden

Posted by C M on Thursday, June 18, 2009, In : Yard

Herb gardening is becoming more and more popular, and for a good reason. Herbs have practical value, serve a purpose, and with herb gardening you can actually use your plants. When most people think of herb gardening they automatically think of cooking, but herbs are also grown for their pleasant aroma, their beauty, and some for their medicinal properties.

One of the most common herbs grown in a herb garden is basil. “Dark Opal” and regular green basil are beautiful additions to an...

Tips For Natural Mosquito Repellants

Posted by C M on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, In : Yard

Well it is that time a year again, summer has arrived. The warm summer evenings sitting by the fire pit, or enjoying a barbeque. But, with summer come our little annoying friends, the mosquito. If you are one of those people who don't want to spray yourself with poison, then you need some basic natural repellants for the mosquito.

An extremely popular choice is the citronella candle. Although it works, it has a very limited range, and if there is a wind it isn't as effective as you would ...

3 Things You Should Do to Start an Organic Garden

Posted by C M on Thursday, May 28, 2009, In : Yard

The idea with organic gardening is that you don't employ artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. By doing this you are not only being healthier, but you are also working within the eco-system that is your garden. Weed and insect repellents don't know the difference between useful and destructive, they just wipe out all bugs and plants that come into contact with them.

A wonderful way to save money, and be environmentally friendly is to grow an organic garden.

There are three simp...

Building A Deck On A Budget

Posted by C M on Monday, May 18, 2009, In : Yard

Summer is fast approaching and the thoughts of enjoying your evenings outside have started to enter your mind. But if you don't have a deck, and are short of cash you figure there is no way it can happen.

A simple deck can easily turn into a big expense, but with some simple tips you can build a nice 8 by 10 ground level deck, for under two hundred dollars.

Before we start, a ground level deck is built less than 2 feet off the ground. If your project is higher than this, you will need a differ...
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