The Akebono cherry tree (Prunus x yedoensis “Akebono” “Daybreak”), also referred to as flowering cherry and Daybreak Yoshino cherry, produces abundant blooms in early spring until its leaf looks. The ornamental tree is grown mainly for its showy blooms but maintains interest all year. Lots of the cherry trees which line the walkways in Washington, […]
When selecting plants for landscape hedges, consider where you live. Individuals living in higher altitudes will need to understand the terms in the area, especially during winter months. Not only do some plants struggle in high-altitude cold, however, the thinner air may also result in sprawling divisions, less foliage and much more difficulty creating a […]
Both fairy garden houses are alike, since they, like fairies, come out of the creative imagination. Find a quiet spot in your garden, rather at the base of a large tree inside view of a garden bench or patio, yet somewhat shielded from traffic. The more natural and hidden your fairy house, the more likely […]
Many tiny children have sat on rear porches over the years, eating watermelon and spitting seeds into the grass. At times, they are surprised having a watermelon vine a couple of weeks later, but the vines generally sprout too late to make any fruit. You can save the seeds in the watermelon to grow more […]
The Scotts version 1642 H is just one of many models of riding lawn mowers fabricated using the Scotts brand name from 1992 through 2002. It is equipped with a drive belt, and also referred to as a ground drive belt, which transfers power from the motor to the transmission and propels the machine forwards. […]
Not all flooring types are best for wheelchairs — thick carpeting, for instance, may feel like you’re trekking through mud in a wheelchair. The ideal wheelchair-compatible flooring is firm, virtually flat from 1 room transition into another and non-slippery while providing enough traction to move about with ease. Durability is also a key concern, as […]
Anyone with a sunny patio, deck or other outdoor place can grow shallots, potatoes and onions in pots. Shallots are perennial plants; the most common variety is that the red shallot (Allium cepa var. Aggregatum), which grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 9, however grey shallots (Allium oschaninii), hardy in […]
A brush blade can fit on the Stihl FS 130R weed trimmer to replace the nylon cutting string. Brush blades can cut vines, woody brush and small trees around 3/4 inch in diameter for easy removal. When your brush blade is damaged with tooth, or doesn’t cut well, now is the time to place a […]
Lucky you: You’ve oak hardwood floors throughout your ungracefully aging fixer-upper. Once you’ve polished those stunning floors, then choose wall paint to maximize the impact of the natural material and your own decor design. The colour field is wide open; choose hues, intensities and finishes to get a costume party of period decors or subdued […]