Stephanie Rempe
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Stories By Stephanie Rempe
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How To Fertilize Plants With Apple-Cider Vinegar
How to Fertilize Plants With Apple-Cider Vinegar. Plants that thrive in acidic soils such as rhododendrons, azaleas and gardenias will benefit from the use of apple-cider vinegar as fertilizer. Acid-loving plants need soil with a pH level of 4.0 to 5.0 to thrive. The pH, or level of acid and alkaline in the soil, is important, as it determines the amount of hydrogen the plants will receive. You can increase the acidity in soil and fertilize plants with apple-cider vinegar in your garden and feed cut flowers to keep them fresh longer.
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Saltwater Pool Plants
Saltwater Pool Plants. Saltwater pools give you the illusion of swimming in the ocean with the natural salt you use to chlorinate the pool. When you plan your own island-like oasis, lush landscaping around the pool area with trees, plants and bushes provides just the right appearance. Before you begin planting, make sure to plant only plants that can tolerate the salt water from the pool. There are various saltwater pool plants you can choose from that can handle the average dousing from splashing water.
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Asphalt Paving Techniques
Asphalt Paving Techniques. Successful asphalt paving requires the ability to pave using several different techniques and machines. Some things to take into consideration are the kinds of asphalt material, the location of the paving job, and equipment available to pave the asphalt surface. The climate where you pave is also used to determine the technique used.
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Asphalt Paving Vs. Chip Sealing
Asphalt Paving Vs. Chip Sealing. Fairly common while traveling along the nation's roadways is to see road construction and improvements. In fact, most travelers along the highways can attest to waiting at one time or another in a long line backing up a single lane of a four-lane highway while crews lay down new road materials. These crews are working on an asphalt paving project or a chip sealing project to repair existing roadways for smoother travel.
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How To Remove Calcium Deposits From A Red Brick Driveway
How to Remove Calcium Deposits From a Red Brick Driveway. A red brick driveway adds style to the entrance to your home. Over time, calcium deposits may form on red brick from constant exposure to water from sprinklers and rain. While the acid in rainfall typically removes some calcium deposits, red clay brick has a high acidity resistance, and you may find your driveway taking on a white hue. Cleaning with a power washer or a hose alone will not remove the calcium deposits. You need an acid-based solution to remove calcium deposits from a red brick driveway. Use a mild acid-based solution of vinegar and water or a tougher, chemical solution -- such as TSP, trisodium phosphate -- for stubborn calcium deposits.
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How To Rid A Mailbox Of Slugs
How to Rid a Mailbox of Slugs. In gardens and around homes with leafy plants that are watered regularly, the appearance of slugs is common occurrence. These slimy pests find their way among porches, along sidewalks and even into mailboxes. Aside from manually removing the creatures each day, you may use a few other natural deterrents to keep them out of a mailbox.
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