Archive for the 'Home Improvement' Category

Gardening On A Steep Slope

Friday, June 23rd, 2006

Not everyone is blessed with a perfectly flat plot of land in which to garden, and steep slope gardening brings with it a number of special challenges.

“Steep slopes” are defined as slopes rising at an angle greater than 20 percent, and are far less stable – and tougher to maintain – than gentler garden slopes. Mowing can be difficult, if not downright dangerous, and rain can cause soil erosion due to runoff. They can be a hazard to your home, as well, as soil erosion can threaten your foundation.

Read more about how to deal with gardening a steep slope.

Landscaping a Ranch Style House

Friday, June 23rd, 2006

Landscaping a ranch-style house creates special challenges for homeowners, most of whom want to soften the ranch’s sharp, boxy exterior without overwhelming the home’s clean lines.

Traditionally, ranch style homes are rambling one-story dwellings with very spare, clean lines. If your home was built in the 1950’s or 1960’s, chances are good that it’s a ranch style house.

The ranch style was first seen in the 1930’s and it evolved from earlier 20th century designs, most notably the bungalow, mission and prairie schools of architecture. Due to their popularity with tract developers, the ranch style is often dismissed as “assembly line” architecture, and their lack of fussy details lead critics to see them as lacking in character.

Read more about landscaping your ranch here: www.gardening-landscaping-advice.com

Lawn Tractor Tires

Tuesday, June 20th, 2006

It is a simple process to change your lawn tractor tires if you have the right tools and knowledge. This procedure is easy to learn from your garden center professional, but the following instructions, tips, and tricks will help you get started. Remember to ask for help when you need it so that you will stay safe and your machine will remain in working condition.

Read more about tractor tyres at www.lawns-and-turf.com