I can personally attest to the fact that adding a do-it-yourself walkway with stone or rock is an easy, inexpensive way to heighten the appeal of your landscaping. Stone walkways are a delightful addition from your patio to your pool or from your driveway to your front door; they can lead to a lovely garden or seating area; and they …
Types of Lawnmowers
Do you know which way to go when you are thinking to mow? There are a bunch of different types of lawnmowers available – each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The most basic is the push reel mower. When you push it, blades spin past a stationary blade to slice grass. The push reel mower was invented …
The Purpose of Weed Barriers
We block our grizzly opponents on the line of scrimmage. We block calls from those pesky unavailable numbers. We put up road blocks for protection against scary people. Oh, and let’s not forget, “Talk to the hand.” But here’s another important barrier – the weed barrier. Weed barriers (also called landscape fabric) are pretty much what they say they are …
What Florida Plants Can Repel Mosquitoes
Here’s the buzz… We all know that mosquitoes can be an unpleasant distraction when you are working outdoors and they can put quite a damper on any outdoor recreation, but they are also potentially harmful – even deadly. Nearly 700 million people suffer from mosquito-borne illnesses each year. Over a million of these illnesses result in death. Mosquitoes can carry …