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What is the best tool for removing weeds between pavers?
I am noticing a lot of weeds appearing between my outdoor pavers. I tried removing them by hand but most of the time I am not getting to the roots. I would love to kn... See more
How can I fix this backyard drainage issue?
My backyard slopes towards my house & he water tends to sit at the bottom of the slope. I'm worried about future damage to my patio & concrete slab foundation. I'm lo... See more
Why are flies gathering on my covered patio in the same spot?
Hi Hometalk Peeps...I have a problem on our back covered patio. Every year in the same spot we get tons of flies ....We put up one of those fly traps before that trap... See more
Indoor compost bin keeps attracting Fruit Flies- what can I do?
I have a small bin in my kitchen with holes in it that has a biodegradable /disposable liner. I put my fruit and vegetable scraps in it when I am cooking. The only pr... See more
How can I get rid of poison ivy in my yard and on the fence line?'
I've sprayed with something specific for p.i. and also Roundup, but the p.i. still keeps coming back.
Need help choosing veggies to grow on my south facing balcony!
This will be my first summer in an apartment! I've always had my own veggie garden and would love to have one on my balcony. Any ideas for garden boxes and types of v... See more
Any ideas on how to disguise a rain barrel?
I am about to install a 265 gallon white plastic tank in my backyard. The water will be used in my garden. Any ideas on ways to cover up the tank so it won't be such ... See more
I don't have a hose in my backyard and it is too expensive to add a hookup.
It is difficult to water garden and clean deck by hand so I am wondering if there is something portable I could use that would have a spray like a hose???
I don't have enough soil for my pots, what can I use instead?
I bought 4 big flower pots and not enough soil,any suggestions for substitute other things?
I don't have bottom leaves on my rubber tree. what should i do.?
I thought about cutting off the top for rooting and let the bottom stay in the pot.
How can I avoid spending a fortune on potting soil?
Due to back problems, I have switched to container gardening. Not only are big pots expensive, but so is the soil! I have been told I should switch out the soil each ... See more
Ugly planter
No clue what to do with this ugly permanent planter. I want to demolish it but it looks cemented to the floor and a floor redo isn't in the budget. Ideas, suggestio... See more
How to install gutters on a detached garage?
My garage has one gutter over the driveway, but not on the other 3 sides. Is this job easy for DIY? What size and material works best? With all of this rain I have wa... See more
What is the easiest way of getting gravel out of grass?
We removed a deck in our backyard and now the lawn next to it is full of gravel. I tried using a rake but that did not work well. I would love any advice on an easy w... See more
My Lab keeps digging holes in the dirt in my yard I put river rocks around my above ground pool but she digs every where
Any suggestions to make my back yard look beautiful
How do I get grass to grow where above ground pool was?
do I spray with weed killer first , dig ground up, what do you suggest
How do I turn my jade plant into a bonsai tree?
I've made lots of jade babies. My jade is lopsided and has heavy branches. Didn't find much online.
How do I build a watering solution for my plants using copper tubing?
How do I build a self water for my plants with copper tubing
How to avoid ants before spring arrives?
I would like to make sure that this summer our house is clean from ants!!!
Attaching window boxes to metal siding
I'd like to add some window boxes to my home, but the siding is metal. What would be the easiest and inexpensive way to hang window boxes on my house? Thanks.
Best flower boxes/braces for vinyl siding
We have vinyl siding, and this summer I put up window boxes. I used "L" shaped brackets. Whenever there was rain, and it soaked the planter boxes, the weight would pu... See more
How can I kill rosebush stump?
I have two very old rosebush stumps that are determined to thrive in spite of my efforts to be rid of them. I cannot dig them up because they are near other plants I ... See more
How do I make a DIY self watering planter?
I'm in need of a creative solution to ensure my precious potted plants stay hydrated while I'm away on holiday. I've heard about the wonders of DIY self-watering plan... See more
What is the best method for killing grass around trees?
Hi, I would like to know how to kill the grass around the base of a tree without harming the tree itself. Any information is greatly appreciated, thank you.
What's the best fall fertilizer for a lush spring lawn?
I want to know how to make my lawn look nice in the spring. Can you suggest the right fertilizer and care to use now during fall for a pretty lawn in the spring?
How do you remove a large rootbound ficus tree from a huge ceramic pot
Looking for ideas on hanging fall plants indoors?
I'm planning to bring a bunch of plants indoors for the fall season. Unfortunately, my home has limited natural light due to the surrounding trees, and I'm trying to ... See more