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Raised Beds If you haven't used some type of raised bed in your garden, you really should consider doing so. I've got several various and assorted kinds of raised beds. When I used to grow vegetables, my vegetable garden consisted of a series of raised beds. This type of bed is good for sun or shade; open space or woodland gardens. raised beds • stone • brick • treated lumber • compost
Screws for Pressure-Treated Wood The new pressure-treated lumber is corrosive to some screws and fasteners. Here's what you need to know when building with treated wood pressure treated • lumber • chromated copper arsenate • arsenic • cca
Types of Screws A simple way to sort through your coffee can full of mixed screws. Hint: Colour-coding helps screws • drywall • masonry • brass • brass-plated
Woodworking and Renovation Terms Whether you're a first-time homeowner or a novice woodworker, there's an entire language of woodworking terminology you'll come across. Here the terms are defined. woodwork glossary • 2x4 • pt • pressure-treated lumber • acronym
A Fence Without Posts There are times when we would love to add a fence to an area of our yard but cringe at the idea of having to tackle our way through the concentration of tree roots. do-it-yourself fence • picket fence • fence with elevated flowerbox • raised flower garden • fence without posts
Deck Design and Framing Concepts Part 2 of the deck building series, Deck Design and Framing Concepts focuses on deck construction, using pressure treated wood, and framing the deck understructure. deck design and framing concepts • pressure-treated lumber • quikrete fast setting concrete mix • building a shed • precast concrete pier blocks
ECO-FRIENDLY GARDENING WITH HERBS By choosing herbs and appropriate garden products, gardeners can promote a healthy, sustainable future. drought • herbs • carefree plants • garden sage • lambs ears
Tips for Growing Edible Plants Many gardeners are trying to save money on grocery budgets by growing Victory Gardens and adding edible plants to their home landscapes, and can try these tips. edible landscaping • victory garden • fruits and vegetables • raised beds • organic gardening
How to Build Concrete and Brick Garden Steps Construct garden steps by following these simple instructions. how to make garden steps • constructing garden steps • stone garden steps • building garden steps • making stone steps
Bluwood Wood Framing Avoids Termites and Mold Bluwood is a home construction lumber treated to resist insect damage, wood rot, fungus, and mold. This green building practice was Brad Pitt's choice in New Orleans. bluwood wood framing • home construction lumber • formosan termite • basement • moisture damage
Build a Deck on a Cement Patio Give your home's concrete patio a new look by building a wood deck on it. Ideas for adding multi-levels, seating, storage spaces, and hand rails. Provides curb appeal. build a wood deck on a cement patio • ceramic or porcelain tile • home improvement center • pressure treated wood • laser for leveling
Building a Worm Compost Bin How to build a worm compost bin. Red wiggler worms eat their body weight or more each day, and create rich worm castings for the garden. worm bin design • eisenia foetida • worm compost • worm compost bin • compost worm bedding
Composting Equipment Making compost is a simple process that is not expensive and requires little effort and attention. Desert composting may require a little more care. composting • compositus • microbes • macro-organisms • composting bins
Cribbing, it's not for baby This article is about vehicle stabilization, not where you put your baby down for a nap :) cribbing • stabilization • chocks • step chock • extrication
Making Cedar or Alder Planks for Grill or Oven A small bundle of planks can cost up to $15 at a kitchen store or supermarket, but for the same price you can buy enough aromatic wood to last the season making cedar alder planks grill oven easy • simple cedar fence board plank barbecue grill • untreated wood best cooking plank • lumber yard home depot lowe's • season oil soak water wood hour
Prepare the Home Hardscape for Winter While barbecuing and lawn mowing are over for this year, there is still time to ensure the proper care and storage of your outdoor landscape before it's too cold. prepare home hardscape for winter • checklist for winter maintenance • outdoor home maintenance • winter chores • prepare landscape for winter
Raised Bed Gardening Raised bed gardening has been shown to produce nearly twice as much as conventional vegetable gardens in less space. Raised bed gardening tips and gardening ideas... raised bed gardening • gardening tip • gardening idea • sally morton • raised beds
Rotting Logs Learn how to take advantage of rotting logs and woodland environments in your garden, from a woodland mollusk. logs • rot • woodland • shade
Wet Weather Coats Special nails will help keep outdoor projects secure without having to worry about the effects of water. rust
Simple Toys Ideas for simple toys for grandchildren or step-grandchildren. Remember what you liked to play with when you were young. Many of those toys are still available. toys • games • simple • grandchildren • step-grandchildren
Using Worms to Compost Waste The finished product of vermicomposting is a nutrient-rich soil mixture that acts like rocket fuel to plants. vermicomposting • worm compost • red wrigglers • compost • earthworms
Battling Bambi It's difficult for the gardener to appreciate the finer qualities of Bambi while watching one knee-deep in a flower bed, munching away on precious plants. Success and failure in the battle with Bambi, including plants that my herd has not eaten. shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials |
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