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Xerophytic Shrubs That’ll Still Flourish in Your Dry Yard
The prefix 'xero-' means dry, indicating that most xerophytic shrubs live in arid areas. These plants have become accustomed to dry conditions by either storing water in their foliage or preventing water loss in some way. All of the following examples of xerophytic shrubs are plants that can grow in dry conditions and survive during time periods or…
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Crocus: A Favorite Perennial Flower
A crocus is a well loved perennial flower that grows that grows to be 3 to 6 inches tall with yellow, purple,…
How to Replace Caulk Around Your Bathtub
Needing to replace caulk on a bathtub is not a fun home improvement project. But if you don't want problems down…
Waterwise Gardening: A Guide
Waterwise gardeners need only follow a few principles to conserve and make the most of a dwindling resource. Waterwise gardening is not rocket science. Instead, it is a mindset. Following a few fundamental guidelines can launch any gardener on a path of water conservation, healthier plants and protection of the environment.
Planning and Design of…
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What is the Perfect Rock Garden Plant for Beginners?
Every yard has a hot spot in which nothing wants to grow. It might be an area adjacent to a sidewalk or concrete…
9 Tips for Selecting a Good Contractor
Not everyone can fix plumbing, repair a broken window or even replace carpeting and sheetrock work. Very few know…
Ornamental Grasses, think you’re cut out for this?
Ornamental grasses present the opportunity to lend a significant amount of style to any gardening or landscaping plan. These grasses vary in size, shape, color and texture and thus can be easily incorporated into the simplest meadow or a sophisticated Japanese garden. These unusual species of grass allow those with a creative spirit to utilize them…
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Groundcover for a care free yard accent
Groundcover can heighten the effect of your landscaping decisions in various ways. Depending on the type you…
A Well Edged Lawn for Beauty
Because you value care and maintenance of your lawn, there are several lawn care products and equipment that are…
Do it Right, Do it Once: Permits and Inspections
If you're going to do a home improvement project, you're probably wondering if you will need to get a building permit. In most cases if the project is small, then most likely you won't need one. Typically if the job requires an inspection such as a deck or out building, you will need to get a permit. If its cost is under $500 then you might not…
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