Justin Stewart is a contributing writer to DoItYourself.com. He loves researching new home improvement techniques, and has written about a huge range of topics, from electrical wiring, to plumbing, to carpentry.
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Pruning a Buckeye Tree
The buckeye tree is a distinctive and well-known tree, popular among children for their brown s...
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How to Repair a Sprinkler Valve
Your system is as effective as your weakest sprinkler....
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Yucca Transplanting Tips
A yucca plant gives a unique look to gardens and landscaped yards....
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How to Grow a Lobelia from Seeds
Lobelia is popular for their bright white, red, purple and blue flowers....
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How to Cut Forsythia Flowers
Forsythia flowers can grow from 3 to 10 feet....
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How to Make a Patio Chaise Lounge Chair Cushion
Patio chaise chairs are comfortable as well as durable. You can make them yourself....
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4 Different Harmful Juniper Tree Diseases
The juniper tree is prone to some rust diseases, as well as diseases that are caused by insects...
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Using Your Lawn Mower to Edge Your Lawn
You can use your lawn mower for more than just cutting grass....
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Protecting Impatiens From Pests
Impatiens have become a mainstay of North American gardens in the past two decades....
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How to Repair Roll-Up Outdoor Shades
Roll-up outdoor shades are much easier to troubleshoot and repair than many may think....
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How to Make Your Water Lily Bloom
The Water Lilly is the preferred flower in aquatic gardens, floating among their lily pad leave...
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How to Propagate a Princess Flower
The Princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a native of Brazil and South America....
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Transplanting a Gerbera Daisy
Propagate your own Gerbera daisies for color and quantity....
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Identifying Hyacinth Diseases
Disease vectors infect the hyacinth, causing damage to flowers, stems, leaves, roots and the bu...
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Starting Hyacinth Bean Seeds
Even in areas with a short growing season, you can grow the hyacinth bean vine from seeds....
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Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Astilbes
Although astilbes are relatively easy to grow, they require special care....
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7 Brick Planter Design Ideas
A brick planter is a great way to add an attractive and sturdy foundation for plants and flower...
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Transplant a Coreopsis in 8 Steps
The coreopsis is a beautiful perennial native to North America that looks great in your landsca...
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Easy Repair for Patio Chair Cushions
Your patio chair cushions are not complicated pieces of equipment. Minor rips and tears can be...
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How Does a Silt Fence Work?
Silt fence is typically used as an outer perimeter for construction sites, or to control water...
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Grow Poinsettias from a Leaf Cutting
These holiday staples can propagate infinitely....
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What Nutrients Does Fish Emulsion Contain For Plants?
Fish emulsion is a great additive to soil and compost piles because it is rich in trace element...
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Mulching Rhododendrons
Keeping your rhododendrons protected is important....
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How to Ground an Electric Fence
An electric fence can be an effective way to enclose a piece of property....
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How to Install an Electric Fence
One of the fastest ways to install a fence is to put in an electric fence....
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How to Prune Crepe Myrtle Trees
Promote a healthy tree and successful blooms....
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Mulching Rhubarb
Mulching rhubarb is done in a specific way for best results....
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How to Refinish a Porch Swing
Porch swings invite everyone to sit or recline outdoors in comfort....
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Hide Utility Boxes in Your Yard: 5 Ideas
Where should I hide my utility box?...
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Cleaning Your Hydroponic System
Many home hydroponic systems are relatively small and cleaning them is really an on-going proce...
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How to Salvage a Weathered Outdoor Rocking Chair
When your outdoor rocking chair really begins to show its age, it may be time to refinish it....
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Transplant a Juniper Plant in 5 Steps
The juniper plant grows in many locations across the world. Juniper plants are evergreen shrubs...
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Make a Weathervane in 9 Steps
A weathervane indicates the direction from which the wind is blowing....
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What is Hydrolyzed Fish Fertilizer?
Try this natural and ancient garden food....
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Lily Of The Valley: Poisonous Parts To Avoid
Lily of the valley, also known as Convalaria Majalis, is a toxic woodland plant....
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How To Attach A Patio Awning To Your House
Deciding you want to attach a patio awning to your house is the easy part....
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Installing A Flag Pole
A flag pole can be a wonderful way to display patriotic feelings or to fly banners and flags....
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Simple Fixes to Common Garden Pond Filter Problems
If your garden pond filter isn't working correctly you can end up with murky water....
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A Garden Pond Maintained with Grey Water
A garden pond that uses grey water is a pond that's replenished with used water from household...
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Install Patio Umbrella Lights
Illuminate your outdoor gathering space!...
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Making a Flower Planter out of Brick
This is a rewarding DIY way to enjoy your colorful flowers....
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How to Build a Potting Shed
A simple potting shed, in its barest element, is nothing more than 4 walls and a roof....
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How to Build a Trellis for Green Beans
In the garden, the best way to grow green beans is to use some sort of trellis....
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Pest Problems With Your Zinnias
Zinnias are rarely attacked by insects. The culprits are usually Japanese beetles, aphids, or m...
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Sprinkler Controller: Open vs Closed Loop Systems
For some time there has been the capacity to provide the correct level of irrigation to plants....
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Pruning Your Bradford Pear Tree
Bradford pear trees are known for their near perfect shape....
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Landscaping on a Hill: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Bring in color, height, and a natural appeal....
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Pruning an Artemisia
Pruning your Artemisia shrubs will allow for healthier growth, and more foliage and flowers....
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Recognizing Diseases That Can Harm Your Cosmos
Cosmos are a delight in gardens due to their bright blossoms....
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Tips to Prevent Your Coleus from Wilting
Water the right amount and watch the fertilizer....