As with all flooring materials concrete has a variety of benefits that installers and salesmen will tout when trying to promote their product. However there are also a number of drawbacks to using this in certain places. That is why it is important to understand the good and...
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January 2, 2017 bomets
Hardscape
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Common Names: screw pine Family: Pandanaceae (screw-pine Family) Description Screw pine is a palmlike evergreen with an upright stem (trunk) to 30 ft (9 m) or more high, and many horizontal spreading branches. At the end of each branch is a spiral rosette of long, linear leaves armed with small reddish...
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January 2, 2017 bomets
Palms
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Guide to Growing China Aster Plants from the genus Callistephus are half or full hardy annuals. They are bushy in nature and range in height from 20 to 80 cm. The blooms of Callistephus are similar to those of chrysanthemum. They flower in the summer in almost all...
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January 2, 2017 bomets
Plants Propagation
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Overview Landscaping stones receive constant exposure to the elements in any garden setting. This decorative landscape material can become discolored over time with dirt and plant debris that alter the original color of the stone. Homeowners install landscaping stones to limit the maintenance typically required from organic mulches...
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December 9, 2016 bomets
Garden Maintenance, Hardscape
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Window cleaning is one of those tasks that begs to be hired out — all that spraying and reaching and wiping, and you end up with a mess of streaks that catch the light just so. It doesn’t have to be that way. Cleaning glass, whether it’s a...
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December 9, 2016 bomets
Garden Maintenance, Hardscape, Home Maintenance
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Do you know how to make a good compost from grass cuttings? Composting grass clippings provide nitrogen-rich compost ‘greens.’ In this article, you’ll learn the steps in making a compost from grass cuttings. The volume of grass cuttings during late spring and summer often exceeds the supply of other green waste...
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November 18, 2016 bomets
Garden Maintenance, Soil Management
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