After you decide where your fence will go, and the fence style you like, it's time to review material options. As you compare fence costs, you need to include not just materials but also installation and ongoing maintenance costs. Many homeowners pick a wood fence because it's cheaper but when you …
Fencing For Privacy, Safety or Curb Appeal?
Mark Twain said "Good fences make good neighbors." This is especially true when there's not a lot of space between houses, and fencing for privacy helps define your space. Fencing is an integral part of the American landscape with more than 72,000 miles of fencing sold in the United States each …
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Spring Into Color with Flowers Everywhere
Spring flowers invite us to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, the sunshine and participate in the renewal of life that spring signifies. While it's important to inspect your home for winter damage and tackle home maintenance chores, you also want to re-charge your emotional batteries. Flowers …
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Green Elephants & Trimming the Right Way!
Gardening is very relaxing to some people and others would rather pay someone else to keep their yard looking it's best. In today's busy world, there are fewer flowering plants to brighten our day - people don't have the time, or maybe the patience to plant and care for flowers like they did when I …
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An Urban Farming Story to Inspire You
Most children think food comes from the grocery store. You might be comfortable with your children learning about farming through books, at school or television. Planting a family garden might be a great activity where each family member has a role, and your children have the opportunity to learn …
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Spring Landscaping and Gardening Tips
Landscaping starts up in the springtime. The weather is warm but not too hot, so the time is right to get outdoors and enjoy the work you like doing in the yard. The snow and winter storms may be over but there's lots of debris around the yard, and nothing looks as good as it did last summer. Don't …
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