Lawn and Garden
Yard and lawn care is an important part of maintaining a home. Learn about landscaping and get yard tips and advice from the experts at HowStuffWorks.
Square Foot Gardening: The Planting Method Created By an Engineer
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How to Use Rooting Hormone to Propagate New Plants From Cuttings
Sandspurs: The Spiky Scourge of Feet and Lawns
The Grass Is Always Greener When It's Zoysia
Why You Should Stop Raking Fall Leaves, Stat!
What time of day should you water your plants?
What types of stones work well in hardscape designs?
What is aquaponics?
How Azaleas Became the Signature Flowers of the South
Why Evergreen Trees Don't Shed Their Needle-like Leaves
The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like
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You need to consider a variety of factors when designing your hardscape and deciding which type of stone to use. Learn about using limestone in your hardscape design in this article.
As people have become increasingly environmentally conscious, the eco-friendly reel mower has once again become popular. You can learn more about the reel mower from this article.
Horses need grass, both to play on and to eat, so what sort of grass is best?
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One of the chief benefits of using silt soil is that it’s able to be compacted easily. You can learn more about when you should use silt soil from reading this article.
A rock garden is a great way to show off your more delicate plants. Learn more about rock gardens in this article.
You can use a variety of soils in your garden, but loam soil is the best. Learn more about why loam soil is the ideal choice for growing plants and sustainable farming in this article.
Although it may take some time and patience, there are flowers that will thrive in your particular rock garden.
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Fish and plants can grow together in a mutually beneficial cycle. Learn how use can set up your own aquaponics system in this article.
Overhead irrigation systems are especially effective for use on large areas of land. You can learn more about how an overhead irrigation system works from this article.
Certain chemical elements, including potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen, are needed by every plant. You can learn more about the chemical elements that are needed for plant growth from this article.
As the green movement has become more popular, people have begun to pay closer attention to management systems that could potentially replenish some of our planet’s natural resources. Learn more about agroforestry from this article.
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As people began to move to the suburbs after World War II, they moved into homes with larger lawns, which needed the power of a rotary mower in order to be properly maintained. You can learn more about rotary mowers from this article.
One traditionally pictures a winter garden as stark and bleak, banked with snow and leaves. Just under the surface, however, a winter garden can teem with life.
Don't let your garden get the best of you; control weeds and ward off pests with one of your most common household items, aluminum foil.
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We can't all install an Olympic-sized swimming pool in our backyards, but that doesn't mean water features are totally out of the question. How can you use a waterfall, rock pond or birdbath to help enhance your outdoor space?
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Start with a sunny windowsill and a few herb seeds and -- snip-snip, you have an instant gourmet meal. Well, it may not be quite that simple, but fresh herbs are still a great asset to have in the kitchen.
By Sara Elliott
If you own a lawn and garden tractor, then you know how useful it is when you need to mow the grass. But by adding a few simple attachments to your tractor, you can accomplish practically anything.
Tractors aren't just for use on large farms and ranches. In fact, even if you only have a few acres to care for, a utility tractor might make your life a whole lot easier.
Understeering -- or plowing as it's commonly known -- on a riding lawn mower can cause some serious turf damage. If a tire loses contact with the ground, the phenomenon could go from annoying to dangerous in seconds. Luckily, the Synchro-Steer system allows you to control your speed and stay upright.
By Josh Clark
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Have a big lawn, but hate the awkward maneuvering that comes with driving a regular riding lawn mower? Zero-turn mowers could make life easier. So how does a mower operate without a steering wheel?
For many homeowners, a well-kept yard is the ultimate goal. And one of the most important tools a good landscaper can use is the lawn mower. But do you push a reel mower, or do you ride in style?
During this season of regeneration and renewal, why not choose spring plants to add an eye-popping bouquet to your garden space? These ten spring flowers will infuse your plot with color, dimension, and fragrance.
By Echo Surina
An outdoor fireplace, a decorative gravel path or a charmingly rugged stone wall can dramatically change a backyard. We have 10 of some of the most popular stones you can use in your hardscape.
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Natural bogs and their surrounding ecosystem can take hundreds of years to form on their own. But if you're a dedicated gardener which a penchant for exotic plants and lots of moss, it's possible to make a bog garden in your backyard.
Chili peppers can spice up a variety of dishes, making your mouth burn and your eyes water, but what makes these peppers so hot?
By M.J. Plaster