Kate McFarlin
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Stories By Kate McFarlin
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How To Transplant Trees From The Woods
How to Transplant Trees From The Woods. Trees, especially seedlings, can be an expensive addition to your landscaping efforts. Commercial trees can run as high as $100 or more when purchased at a nursery. At the same time, young trees in the woods can cause problems with over-foresting and they can increase fire risk if they are in high-risk areas. These two problems create a unique solution for homeowners. You can transplant trees from the woods, prevent fires and over-foresting and save money all at the same time.
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The Best Riding Mowers For Ditches
The Best Riding Mowers for Ditches. Riding lawn mowers prove useful for mowing large sections of grass, but typically do not fare well through ditches or areas with a sharp incline. Their design makes them prone to tipping, and the wrong angle can spell disaster. Zero-turn riding mowers are considered to be much safer for mowing ditches when a regular push mower is not enough to get the job done. While there is still some risk of overturning, the design of these zero turn mowers and their lower center of gravity, make them safer to use on inclines.
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Why Is My Chimney Crumbling In The Attic?
Why Is My Chimney Crumbling in the Attic?. If you have an older home with a chimney that runs through the attic, you may be faced with some repair issues. Old chimneys typically are made with bricks and mortar, and over time, these materials can break down. Factors such as moisture levels also play a part in how quickly bricks will degrade. This can cause a serious issue if the problem is not addressed before the chimney is fixed.
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How To Increase Flowering In Plants
How to Increase Flowering in Plants. Flowering plants, whether indoors or outdoors, can be encouraged to bloom more frequently and to produce more flowers throughout the growing season. While not all plants are profuse bloomers, many annuals can be encouraged and trained to produce more flowers. Even roses, with the proper care, can become more productive. Exceptions to the rule are perennials, which typically bloom only once before becoming dormant again. However, a few tips will help perennials have more blooms.
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