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Ways to Use Less Potting Soil in Big Pots. When planting in large pots, it is neither necessary nor cost-effective to fill the entire pot with soil. Adding other materials to fill the space will prevent soil compaction and provide an opportunity to recycle, keeping bulk out of local landfills. Most filler materials will compost or can be used as mulch or to fill low areas in your yard at season's end.
Read MoreHow to Change Blades on a Finish Mower. If you use tractors, you already know that any repair or maintenance can be frustrating and dangerous. Changing the blades on a finish mower is no exception. You can do several things to ensure your safety and prevent aggravating delays in your mowing schedule.
Read MoreHow to Build Split Log Steps on a Hillside. There are several ways to make a walkway up a hillside. One that gives a rugged, rustic look is a set of split log steps, complete with a grapevine handrail. If the logs are heat-treated and then given two coats of clear acrylic sealant before setting them in the ground and leveling them, they will last for many years.
Read MoreHow to Sharpen Hedge Clippers. Dull hedge clippers will not make the clean, straight edges that make a privet hedge look well-kept. Clean cuts on the ends of privet branches prevent disease and insect damage. Bruised ends can rot or develop unsightly scars. It is not difficult to sharpen hedge clippers once you take them apart.
Read MoreHow to Sharpen Tiller Tine Blades. In general, tiller blades are not sharpened once the tiller leaves the factory. By the time they wear away enough to dull the edge, they are usually also scored, bent or rusted to the point that sharpening is not a possibility. However, if your blades are straight and haven't yet begun to rust, it is possible to sharpen them without destroying them.
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