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The Best Lawn Tractors for Mulching. If you own a large property that needs regular maintenance, a heavy-duty lawn tractor is a better choice than a riding or push mower. Lawn tractors feature stronger engines and more durable blades and parts, allowing them to cut through brush and tough weeds that normal lawn mowers can't handle. Choosing a mulching lawn tractor will allow you to create free mulch as you clear your lawn or field.
Read MoreRecycled Rubber Backyard Roll Out Walkways and Paths. While materials like metal and wood have been recycled for decades, the technology to reuse rubber was developed only a few years ago. By pressing rubber chips or shreds into flexible mats, a durable but easy to roll walkway is created. These walkways lay out across your backyard for a party and store away quickly when they're not needed.
Read MoreProblems With Dirt Under the Deck. Building a new deck as an addition to your home adds value and creates space for enjoying the outdoors. Most decks are built over the dirt naturally found around the foundation of the home, not on a separate concrete slab. Installing a structure like a deck over dirt can lead to a variety of challenges and problems.
Read MoreFull Sun & Ground Cover Plants. Ground cover plants provide a spreading layer of plant material that can be used in places where grass will not grow. Some ground cover plants spread through their roots, while others put out surface runners. While many plants in this category prefer partial to full shade, it is possible to find types that can grow in full sun.
Read MoreHouse Plants That Look Like Small Trees or With Stalk Bottoms. Keeping a few house plants around your home or office adds a nice touch of the outdoors, and provides green foliage to admire even in the middle of winter. There are a variety of house plants that feature short trunks or stalks, resembling small trees. Some grow to great sizes, while others stay small and compact.
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