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DIY projects under $500 for your lawn

7/1/2016

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Want to spruce up the yard a little bit without breaking the bank? Here are a few ideas for the DIY group that can be easily accomplished on a Saturday afternoon (and most for under $500).

Plant a tree to add some seasonal color. 

Look at your landscape and decide where you might want to add some color in the spring or fall. Choose a spot where the tree or shrub will have some room to grow. If you have a sprinkler system, maybe your contractor could add a drip emitter or spray head near the tree to make sure it gets regular watering.

Build a small extension near your patio for a grill.

Everyone likes to cook outside on the grill in the summertime, right? Build a small pad out of concrete or paver stones somewhere near the patio and also easily accessible to the back door of your home. This will open up living space on the patio and make more room to entertain or place some patio furniture. Plan ahead and make it big enough to fit your grill and a small table to prepare your food on or keep an ice chest. 

Add a pondless water feature.
There a many ways to add the relaxing sound of water without having all the extensive work that goes with having a small pond in the back yard. Check out your local home improvement store for ponds and water kits that are available, or look online for ideas to create your own water feature. Usually all that is needed is an electrical power source to plug in a small pump, and before you know it you've got the relaxing sound of a small water fall near your favorite spot in the back yard to sit and relax.

Add low voltage landscape lighting.
Add a couple of low voltage, LED lights that you can enjoy during the evening hours.
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​Add a zone for your vegetable garden. 

Add an extra zone to your existing irrigation system for your vegetable garden. If you enjoy having a few fresh tomatoes or green pepper plants from the garden, but can't keep up with the maintenance, add an automatic zone to your sprinkler system. Now, the garden gets regular watering while you're at work. In most cases, the new zone can be programmed to run (automatically or manually) whenever you would like. The garden zone can run every day if you want it to, while the lawn or landscape only get watered two to three times weekly.
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These ideas can be done by a professional or the weekend warrior who likes to get his hands dirty and build a little sweat equity in his home at the same time. The idea here is to make your back yard or outdoor living space a little more functional and enjoyable, while not spending a ton of money on installation or maintenance.

​Comment below and let us know what DIY projects you completed for under $500! ​
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How to keep mosquitos out of your yard without using bug spray.

5/17/2016

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Have you ever wondered how you can keep mosquitos out of your yard without those nasty bug sprays? Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy summer nights on your patio without the worry of those nasty insects?

This summer you can help control mosquitos without the use of bug repellent! Read here to learn about mosquito-repelling plants.

There are many plants that repel mosquitos, however here are ten of the most common examples:
  1. Ageratum
  2. Basil
  3. Catnip
  4. Citronella
  5. Clove
  6. Garlic
  7. Horsemint
  8. Lavender
  9. Marigolds
  10. Rosemary

Among many other benefits of natural mosquito repellents, these plants are all non-hazardous for children and pets.

Citronella is the most common natural ingredient in most mosquito repellants. It can come in many forms such as grass, small shrubs or trees. Grasses can grow up to 5-6 inches tall and can be used as ground covers.

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The citronella geranium tree (pictured above) can flower all summer long with bright pink blooms. It can also be taken indoors for the winter months if you live in colder climates. If you rub the leaves of this tree with your fingers, it will emit a sweet citronella smell which will naturally keep the mosquitos away! You can also burn the dry leaves in your fire pit.
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Marigolds are another popular annual flower that that offer bright yellow or orange flowers, and they are easy to grow. Besides repelling mosquitos, they can also keep other insects away from your tomato garden. Be careful though, the bright colored blooms could attract wasps or bees!
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