Ornamental grasses have also gotten a bad rap as being uncontrollable and invasive plants that will quickly spread out of control. Happily, not all of ornamental grasses are competitive growers,… [Continue Reading]
Low, Mounding Non-Invasive Grasses
Month: November 2020
Squirrel-Blocking Fences
Squirrels can wreak havoc on gardens, digging up and eating flower bulbs, decimating vegetable beds, and greedily robbing bird feeders. They are also extremely resourceful and acrobatic, and several fences… [Continue Reading]
The way to Prune a Sturdy Willow Tree
“Scarlet Curls” willow (Salix matsudana x S. alba “Scarlet Curls”) comprises twisting, contorting divisions which turn a deep red in winter, which makes it a top choice for adding color… [Continue Reading]
How to Prune a Tea Rose
Many rose species (Rosa spp.) , like hybrid tea roses, require hard pruning to be able to maintain producing an abundance of blooms, but tea roses often suffer because of… [Continue Reading]
How to Restore Vintage Emerson Electric Fans
The Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company started business in 1890 producing alternating current, or AC, induction motors that were engineered by Nikola Tesla. By 1892, Emerson became the first company to… [Continue Reading]
The way to Use Tea Tree Oil for Walls
Tea tree oil contains multiple properties, but one of the very mysterious is its ability to kill mould on moist walls. For homeowners who are loathe to use caustic cleaners… [Continue Reading]
The way to Replace the Starter Rope on a Troy-Bilt TB20CS String Trimmer
The starter pulley to a Troy-Bilt TB20CS string trimmer rotates while pulling the starter rope fairly gently. This winds up the recoil spring to the point at which it accumulates… [Continue Reading]
Is a Leaf Turning Yellow a Physical or Chemical Change?
Leaves yellowish as the result of a biochemical process, meaning it is a chemical reaction which occurs in a living thing. Outside influences in the environment activate the process. Cues… [Continue Reading]
Ways to Hang Things on a Wooden Door Without Nails
If you do not need to put a nail in your door, you probably don’t need a screw either. You may not even want to use adhesive. Never fear; there… [Continue Reading]
DIY Decorative Backsplash for Renters
A decorative backsplash banishes boring, unadorned wall area in a kitchen — even in a home situation. While your lease agreement may ban altering the walls your dilemma is solved… [Continue Reading]