Clean tools regularly.
From Householder's Survival Manual Cheap tools perform poorly and will need replacing sooner, so, purchase good-quality tools and keep them in top shape. Brush or scrape off dirt and debris after each use, and store them out of the weather. Take ... [... more]
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Nature meets culture in New York, Berkeley, Paris and Kyoto.
What a wonderful way to explore the gardens around the world--without spending a dime! Thanks for the "trip." Comments : By bbcookie, Thu Jun 12 12:43:19 EDT 2008 [... more]
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Container Water Gardens
Container gardens with aquatic plants create more mystery than plants potted in soil. They make you want to go outside and have a look. Plus, they're extremely low maintenance. Top them off with water before you go on vacation, and they're still ... [... more]
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Revitalize Your Garden!
From Home Made Best Made Every gardener knows that beautiful flowers and bountiful vegetables depend on good rich soil, regular doses of fertilizer and protection from harmful pests and diseases. Here's how to make your own soil, fertilizers and ... [... more]
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How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
Chemicals that kill harmful insects will also kill the insects you want to attract. High winds damage the gossamer wings of butterflies. Tall shrubs provide a windbreak and shelter for other wildlife as well. that have the type of nectar ... [... more]
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What to Do About Grimy Patio Furniture
By Bridget Nelson From Reader's Digest Spiff up your favorite vinyl strap chair. For the vinyl parts, Jennifer Litwin, author of Furniture Hot Spots, swears by Casual Clean degreaser, available through patio stores. Browse 45 colors at ... [... more]
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Trading Up
Take two vegetarians from Vancouver, a ceramic artist from Seattle, a shock-rock legend, a TV star turned Hollywood producer, a town with an impish sense of humor, a whimsical quest dreamed up by a 25-year-old free spirit, mix them together and ... [... more]
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In Your Own Backyard
I grew up in a house in a Boston suburb, with a yard that couldn't have amounted to more than a quarter of an acre. But through the eyes of a child, the backyard was pure wilderness, a wonderland that seemed to go on forever, with endless ... [... more]
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Poison Ivy Primer
By Sarah Safir From Reader's Digest Touch a poison ivy, oak or sumac plant, and you've come in contact with urushiol, the oil that leads to this itchy rash. But you can also catch it when you touch anything with the oil on it (garden tools, pet ... [... more]
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Crushed Stone Path
A path can do wonders for a backyard. It can invite you directly inside a garden or into a shaded area, or attract your attention to a rose-covered trellis, a busy bird feeder or your favorite maple. There's something relaxing about walking along ... [... more]
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Ultimate Garden Sheds: A Gallery of Ideas
From Dream Backyards A shed has to hold lots of stuff -- but it doesn't have to look plain and boring. These sheds offer plenty of storage and great looks. For more information on obtaining plans for building the sheds and other structures shown ... [... more]
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The Garden Tool Safety Primer
A hoe or spade left lying around can easily cause an accident. Proper storage of tools not only makes them last longer, but can also prevent injuries. If there are children around, store garden knives and other hazardous tools and materials in a ... [... more]
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