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Zucchini and cucumber seedlings can look quite similar, but the mature plants display clear differences. Zucchini are more bush-like, while cucumbers are usually vines, but the differences go beyond just shape.
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You can kill palmetto bushes by cutting them down consistently, digging them up at the roots or using strong herbicides. The most effective herbicides are only available to professionals.
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Earthworms in the garden are beneficial, but in a houseplant, they may eat the plant's roots. While earthworms can be released into the landscape, other worm-like pests can infest houseplants. Hand-pick, add soapy water, or repot to get rid of worms.
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Build a linen closet for a bathroom to provide more storage for towels, toiletries and other bathroom essentials. You'll need to frame in the closet space and add shelving to create the new storage.
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An ADA compliant pedestal sink needs to meet minimum and maximum height requirements to allow clearance for wheelchairs under the bowl and around the sink.
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You can propagate roses using potatoes by punching holes in the potato, inserting a rose cutting into the potato and burying it until it forms strong roots.
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Tile cleaner that is all natural, such as those made from baking soda or vinegar, can work just as well for cleaning textured tiles. Avoid use of abrasives on tiles.
Read MoreAlgae growth happens naturally when you get sunlight and water together, which is why your sunny water feature may start growing the green stuff. Act fast to clean off the algae as soon as you notice it. Regular cleaning and a commercial or DIY algaecide can help prevent future algae outbreaks.
Read MoreCement mix in sacks is mixed with water and a form of aggregate to create concrete. The mix is a dry powder in the sack, but if the powder gets wet, it hardens through a process called hydration to form a strong, solid block. Moisture may enter cement sacks if the sacks are improperly stored.
Read MoreYour child's beloved stuffed animal may be a danger to his health if it contains mold, a type of fungus which is sometimes linked to respiratory problems.
Read MoreReal leather is an expensive material that is commonly used to make shoes, belts, jackets, purses and other apparel and accessory items. Leather may become discolored over time, in which case you may choose to lighten the leather to save money on replacement.
Read MorePerlite concrete creates a lightweight concrete. It is not suitable for load-bearing applications, but commonly used for pool bases, roof decks and decorative purposes. Planters and statuary made with perlite concrete are porous and lightweight, providing ample drainage and making the objects easier to move.
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Beds are composed of a frame, mattress, box spring, headboard and a footboard. Structural support of a bed is provided by the bed frame. Headboards and footboards are purely decorative and not a necessary component of a bed.
Read MorePapasan chairs are comprised of a thick, round cushion, a dish-like cushion frame and short pedestal base. The frame and pedestal usually are made of rattan, but sometimes are constructed from wood or wicker. The cushion is thick, covered in a sturdy fabric and stuffed with cotton.
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The organic look of wood planter boxes complements plant foliage while balancing the soft plant features with an element of rustic hardness. Wood naturally degrades over time, and exposure to moisture softens wood and hastens decay. Even pressure-treated lumber can warp and become weathered with moisture exposure.
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Suckers shoot up from roots throughout the yard and around the plant base in both living and cut trees and shrubs. The approach to stop sucker growth depends on whether the tree is alive or dead.
Read MoreYou may be disappointed to open an old can of paint only to find that the paint has dried in the can. While some people may be quick to simply set the paint can out on the curb with the rest of the trash, you may surprised to know that you can fix the dried paint if it is an oil-based paint.
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Garden centers sell a variety of herbicides for killing trees, but none of these options work if you prefer an organic gardening approach. Fortunately, you have many ingredients available in your pantry and garden shed to make homemade tree killers.
Read MoreElaborate pergolas made from expensive lumber or other materials can cost thousands of dollars, but you can build a less expensive pergola by sticking to a simple design and using inexpensive lumber. Regardless of cost, a simple pergola can provide subtle shade and help define an area in a garden.
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If an invasive ivy is occupying your backyard, control the plant by cutting it down, digging it up, spraying herbicide, and smothering the ivy with mulch.
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Garden uses for 55-gallon plastic barrels include rain barrels, compost barrels and container gardens, but the barrel must be cleaned to remove any trace of its former use.
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The creeping Charlie plant (Plectranthus australis), a low-maintenance plant more commonly called Swedish ivy, is the forgetful gardener's best friend. Creeping Charlie might be grown as a perennial groundcover in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11.
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Long forgotten or brand new concrete birdbaths transform from bland to beautiful with a simple coat of paint to cover up the cold gray color. Exposure to outdoor elements and the intended avian use require special consideration so you end up with a lasting, safe paint job.
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Transplant hydrangeas during winter dormancy. Prepare the new planting hole, dig out the root ball of the shrub and replant, giving it plenty of water.
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