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The great news when it comes to removing paint from resin furniture is that most kinds of paint will eventually come off dyes, making it easier to remove it from your resin seats than it is to remove it from your wood seats. The bad news is resin doesn’t do well with very harsh solvents…
Wicker, while largely durable, has certain characteristics which make it vulnerable to harm. This is especially true during times of rain and warmth when spells of moisture and the following dryness which follows have unfavorable consequences on the furniture. From cracked reeds to ends that have frayed or curled, these imperfections are relatively simple to…
The USA is home to several wild raspberry species (Rubus spp.) . These resilient, tenacious natives length the nation from Alaska to its southern edge. Depending on species, wild raspberries can be hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 1 through 11. To efficiently rid your property of unwanted wild strawberries, comprehend how…
Nothing looks more pitiful than a newly planted bare-root rose standing like a skeleton from the backyard, its slender, naked stems clacking together at the end. But finally, winter spring and passes has its own way with the world again. A healthy, properly implanted bare-root rose will switch back into development mode as the days…
A garden may be a serene tapestry of shades of green, white and complementary purple when it is implanted with hostas (Hosta spp.) , also called plantain lilies. Hostas are acceptable for gardens and landscapes in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9 and in cooler regions of greater zones. The plants…
The expression sunflower (Helianthus annuus) generally conjures up images of towering plants with dinner-plate-size heads, bright yellow petals and dark centers. These yearly sunflowers work well in the backs of gardens or as a privacy screen. New varieties of sunflowers produce numerous blooms on branching stalks and comprise a range of colors — from conventional…
To replace a fence post, you just detach the fence, then pull the pole from the ground, then set a brand new post and reattach the fence. That doesn’t sound complicated, but in fact, getting an old fence post from the ground may be a big job, especially if it has rotted at bottom level.…
Laying sod in your lawn costs a little more than spreading eczema and hoping for the best, but it’s one sure means of obtaining a powerful stand of grass fast. If you don’t have the income to sod the entire area and have quite a few dead patches, then cut costs by installing the sod…
Concrete stones or pavers give the landscape a “finished” appearance by producing crisp, neat borders. Edging with concrete stones will accentuate and separate your lawn from the driveway, path or garden bed. Grass roots will remain out of the garden bed and dirt, and mulch and bedding plants will not end up in the lawn.…
Hanging flower baskets provide beautiful blossoms at eye level, but they also create watering woes. You might dutifully try hand-watering, but any excess spills onto the ground and might damage your own porch or patio area with constant puddles. Drip irrigation is an efficient alternative for watering hanging flower baskets, particularly in the event you’ve…