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Stacking Tomato Ladders: Support for the Tomato Plant and the Fruit

Tomatoes are perhaps the one fruit that almost everyone gives a try in the garden or the side yard.  Everyone loves the taste of a good ripe tomato during the summer.  Unfortunately, if the price of a pound of tomatoes is as high in your area of the country as they are here in the [...]

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Tree Roots and Concrete Slabs

Many older homes that are surrounded by one or more trees often exhibit damage caused by tree roots. Concrete slabs that serve as driveways or pathways are the first to succumb to damage from roots. In the beginning, signs of damage are very subtle. Usually, the concrete begins to fracture in certain areas. As the [...]

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Inflatable Hot Tubs Might be for You

If you love the idea of your own personal hot tub, but don’t want to shell out the $4,000 to $15,000 to install a top of the line unit, consider an inflatable portable hot tub. Inflatable hot tubs are generally made of vinyl, nylon or plastic, and they are the most portable and least expensive [...]

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Options for Garden Lighting

Avid gardeners spend loads of time and money to create a garden of their own unique style. Once the plants are grown, the water fountains are installed and the decor is placed, it seems that there is nothing more to be done. Adding lights to a garden is an often overlooked practice which can dramatically [...]

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Thinking of Buying–or Just Renting–A Screen Canopy?

When you think about getting a screen canopy you might not realize all the different options you have to consider. There are fully screened and partially screened enclosures. There are fancy ones for a special event and plain ones when all you want is temporary shelter. They come in small, medium and large sizes, so [...]

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Pool Chemicals: How Much Do You Know About Pool Sanitization? (A True/False Quiz)

How much do you know about pool sanitization or pool chemicals? If you’re planning on owning a pool or if you’ve just acquired one, it’s important to be well-versed along these lines. Take the following True/False quiz and see how much you know. Chlorine is used more than all other swimming pool chemicals. Answer: True. [...]

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Pop Up Gazebo for Easy Shade

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One of the best investments we have made was in this simple little pop up gazebo.  When working in the garden the sun gets really hot.  The truth is sometimes we get really tired, too.  When it is time to take a break, it is nice to have a little shade close to the garden.  [...]

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Metal Candle Holders : Illuminate Your Home Decor !

As a status symbol when candles were the only source of light, the best of the homes used precious metals for holding the candles. The candle holders can bring a special lighting effects for a special meal or some special occasion.  The mesmerizing effect of this artifact brings a distinct look to your home. They [...]

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Lawn and Garden – Weed Control

Just the thought of keeping both your lawn and garden free of weeds can conjure up images of aching knees and sore backs from having to sit for hours in your garden. This is you trying to do the job manually without having to use harmful and toxic chemicals that can be bad for you [...]

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Use a Steam Juicer to Process Your Home Garden Produce

If you have a garden that produces fruit, you are probably going to be overwhelmed by fruits at some parts of the year.  Especially when things like plums come into season, there is honestly a limit to how many plums a single person can consume in one day, a limit to how many plum cakes [...]

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Tofu Perfect with Garden Vegetables

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If you want a bit of substance with your Eating The Backyard vegetables, tofu is perfect. Preparing tofu for the family makes a good, quick, delicious and tasty meal. The nice thing about tofu is that it can be used with so many garden vegetables, and in so many different dishes. Whether your favorite cuisine [...]

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5 Steps to Healthy Kids Including Getting Them Into the Garden

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With the emphasis on childhood obesity, teaching the kids early about good nutrition is essential.  According to Healthyroads getting the kids involved is one of the key ways to teach the children about nutrition, health, and staying fit. Healthyroads offers this advice: 1.    Make Healthy Eating Fun by Planting a Garden A fun way to [...]

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