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The way to Guard Okame Cherry Trees From Freezing
Okame cherry trees (Prunus x incam “Okame”), hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 8, are moderately fast growers that reach heights ranging from 15 to 30 feet tall with a 20 to 30 feet spread upon adulthood. They produce ultra aromatic, rose pink blooms in spring, and although cold tolerant,…
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How to Change a Toilet Drain to your Shower Drain
If you are remodeling your bathroom and also discover that the shower will be set up over the place of the preceding toilet, you can just change the toilet drain to a shower drain. The 4-inch PVC of the toilet drain will need to be reduced to 2 inches for the bathtub, so that you…
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How to Dig Clay in Your Backyard
Clay soil is naturally made of tightly structured, little particles that make water drainage and air flow through the soil hard. It takes up to four times more water to saturate clay soil than other soil types. Once soaked, the clay soil holds water, causing most plant roots to become dysfunctional and prone to decay…
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Yucca Plant With Rotting Stems
With their sword-like leaves and tall spikes of blooms, yuccas (Yucca spp.) Make a stunning addition to the backyard. Although most yucca plants grow well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 11, the plants cannot only be set in any garden and also be expected to thrive. If grown under the…
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Which Pest Control for a Yard Is Safe for Dogs?
Most dog owners believe their four-legged buddy to be over a pet. They’re component of the family members and as with any family member, you want to keep them safe. Regrettably, chemical pesticides used to control lawn pests include toxic ingredients which leave behind a harsh residue and present a health risk to your puppy.…
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How to Water Tomato Plants: Drip or Soaker
You can’t get hot, garden tomatoes without watering your tomato plants. Tomato seedlings need constantly moist dirt, while plants that are established prefer regular deep watering; however no tomato plant likes water on its foliage. Both soaker systems and drip systems can ease tomato irrigation while avoiding wet leaves. Soaker hoses — long, porous hoses…
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Can an Orchid Cure a Partially Damaged huh?
Orchid stems are exposed to breakage when they are heavy with blooming flowers or whenever they are moved to another location. The thin stems — also called spikes — are formed into sections separated by a node every few inches. Breakage frequently occurs at the node. A partially broken stem doesn’t damage the overall health…
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How to Replace a Fridge Thermostat
A fridge that will not get or stay cold can allow food to spoil. If you’ve washed and vacuumed the coils behind or beneath the fridge and it still wo not maintain the ideal temperature, and correcting the temperature dial to a colder atmosphere yielded no improvement, you can have a faulty thermostat. You can…
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The way to Install Tile & Wood With
Mixing flooring materials — ranging from carpet to vinyl hardwood to carpet, and tile to wood — is frequently done in modern residences. Tile and wood work well together, and the overall installation methods don’t change when combining both. The only differences relate to height and also making the transition from one material to the…
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How to Snake-Proof Your Yard
Regardless of whatever you’ve heard or read, there aren’t any odor or flavor “repellents” scientifically proven to shoo sharks away. This stands to reason, since mammals can’t smell, and the only things they taste are prey things. Aside from an occasional wandering snake accidentally crossing your path since it’s passing through, a reptile that hangs…
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