Category Archives: Landscaping

Affordable Garden Ideas

Posted on May 16, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

If you are invested in making sure that your garden looks good this year, it is time to start planning. And while gardens are a lot of work, you will find that they do not need to be an expensive undertaking. Take a moment to consider what your options might be before plunging headlong into unnecessary costs. Continue reading →

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Water-Saving Secrets for Gardeners

Posted on April 25, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

“Think green; save blue” will likely be the motto of environmentally aware gardeners and lawn lovers across the country this summer as drought conditions are expected to persist in many regions. “Nothing shouts ‘green’ quite like a thriving garden or … Continue reading →

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Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy

Posted on April 23, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Trees and plants are living things just like ordinary humans and they not only need attention from time to time, but they also need the proper care and protection that enables them to live longer, healthier lives. Trees and landscapes … Continue reading →

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Decorative Concrete Resurfacing

Posted on April 13, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

A concrete driveway has become an essential part of the landscaping plan that imparts an inviting image. The wide variety of texture, color, and patterns of concrete available today has elevated the driveway to the status of a landscape design … Continue reading →

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Economical and Efficient Patio Ideas

Posted on April 6, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

It doesn’t make any difference what season it happens to be with imaginative patio designs your outdoor living space can still be a cozy dinning or entertaining place anytime of the year. Patio ideas might be ordinary or opulent based … Continue reading →

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Proven Strategies for Planting Garden Bulbs

Posted on March 21, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

In order to see your bulb flowers blossom in spring, you need to plant bulbs in September or October.  When selecting bulbs, pay attention to the size. In most cases follow this rule: the bigger the bulb the better it … Continue reading →

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Add Beauty and Elegance to Your Landscape with Stonework

Posted on March 13, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Landscaping is one of the easiest ways to spruce up your home and give it a fresh look. Plants, gardens, and greenery are effective in making an otherwise suburban backyard into a jungle, tropical, or flower garden landscape. The results … Continue reading →

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How to Let the Outdoors Meet Your Indoors

Posted on March 9, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

With the Spring bulbs once again starting to poke through our garden’s previously frozen soil, those of us who are gardeners start getting very busy indeed. March is always the time of year when those chores like the pruning back … Continue reading →

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Tips for Choosing the Right Birdhouse

Posted on March 6, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Whether you go shopping for a birdhouse or you choose to build one, you must consider what kind of bird that you want to attract to your yard. Different species demand different types of homes. For example, wrens prefer small, … Continue reading →

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Boost Your Home’s Resale Appeal

Posted on March 1, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

 There are a handful of inexpensive renovation ideas you can utilize to increase your home’s resale value.  Homebuyers are looking for kitchens that immediately appear spacious, in good repair, and have the necessary furnishings.  Add to the room’s cheery appeal … Continue reading →

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