Developing your own compost is a huge money savings, so if you don’t already have a compost, get one started. You can purchase a commercial compost bin, or make your own. The size of the bin you will be working with will depend on the space you have available. You can either enclose an area with boards or just decide on an area you want to use, loosen the dirt out at least a foot down, add your kitchen scraps and turn into the dirt on a regular basis. You can also add leaves and lawn clippings from the yard. Be sure to mix the scraps into the dirt well and keep the compost moist.
Planting Another step to thrifty gardening in the spring is getting your seedlings started. A great way to plant your seedlings is in pots made from old newspaper. To do this, get the newspaper moist, using two containers that are the same size, line one with the newspaper and press in with the other container. Remove the second container and let the newspaper dry. Use this to plant your seeds, and when your plants come up and are ready to plant in the garden, you can plant the newspaper pot and all. The newspaper will decompose over time.
Tools, Pots and Planters If you don’t have gardening tools or yours need replaced, start looking at yard sales, thrift stores and secondhand stores. Often you will find near new tools at these venues. For pots and planters, look around to the things you already have. You can use practically anything as a planter, such as an old pair of boots, or an old barrel or metal pail. Use your imagination and use what you already have.
Many of the garden bridges you have seen on the market don’t usually come with hand rails – making you rather weary of creating landscaping that will justify putting one up in the first place. If the garden bridge you want doesn’t come with several standard safety features recommended, you can always add on to them with a little know how, and some good old American work ethic. A little research never hurt, as well.
When considering your garden bridge purchase, consider how wide it will need to be in order to be effective for your guests. If your normal visitors are able-bodied children and adults, a standard width bridge of 35 inches should work well. If your guests include the elderly, or those in wheelchairs or other disabilities, you may want to consider buying a wider bridge, with at least 44 inches of clearance across. This will ensure that all of your guests will be able to enjoy your new feature with ease. Also, consider the maximum weight load your garden bridge will be able to accommodate. Depending on what materials your garden bridge is made of, it will be able to hold different maximum weights. And added apparatuses to your guests will weigh them down, putting them at risk if you buy the wrong bridge. Determine what weight threshold is appropriate for you, and then purchase accordingly. Read the rest of this entry »
Weed eaters all basically function the same way but just differ mainly in power sources. It also comes in different sizes, power ranges and prices. Weed eaters can be electric powered, running on batteries, or powered on gas/oil.
Those powered by batteries have become popular since modern technology has greatly improved the life of batteries. Battery weed eaters reduce air and noise pollution. It is easy to use and more flexible in small areas or tight spaces. The lack of power cords makes this equipment easier to manipulate and handle.
An electric weed eater is great for lesser weeding tasks. Corded electric weed eaters are popular for people who have small areas or yards. It does not need high maintenance and is not irritating to the ears as compared to gas weed eaters. These machines are plugged to a power outlet.
