With larger projects, it pays to plan ahead and put an open plastic bag on your work surface, so you can draw the edges up and over your mushroom.After the hypertufa has set, you shouldn't be able to dent it with a fingertip, although you'll still be...
Hypertufa planters have high alkaline levels due to the use of Portland cement. Hose it down with water three to five times daily on days it is not raining. Vinegar mixed in 1 gallon of water to wash excess salts from the soil that may accumulate in clay...
When it is time to break down the arbor, it will be as simple as untying the netting and pulling out the rebar. If you think rebar is strictly for use in concrete, think again. It can play any number of roles around the yard or farm.
I had no problem with the smaller saucer mold. If that happens, no worries, just smooth it out and wait to try again. Ever since making my first mosaic coaster as a child, I've loved mosaics.
We have lived in our current house for seven years, and ever since we moved in, we've been wanting to redo our front porch. The porch isn't finished yet, but hopefully in a few weeks, when the concrete has fully cured and the railing has been installed,...
Smooth concrete until it is evenly distributed. Prepare the surface you will be making your bird bath on, either in a protected area outdoors or garage. Be sure to wear rubber gloves at this point to protect your hands.
“It was something we wanted to do ASAP because it was a fresh trend.” A few months after sending out the proposal, University of California Press agreed to publish their book, Breaking Through Concrete: Stories from the American Urban Farm.
I left the sacks of concrete on the scooter, pushed the whole thing a few blocks (it rolls very easily, even heavily loaded) to the scooter repair guy near the river. « More La Dolce Vita »
Step?ping?stone Pronunciation: ?ste-pi?-?st?n Function: noun 1 : a stone on which to step (as in crossing a stream) 2 : a means of progress or advancement Many people will first attempt this in order to have a memento, for instance of hand- and footprints...
A straightedge guide attached to the saw will help you make straight cuts. Set the frame on a flat surface, making sure it's level. Coat the inside of the frame with olive oil, which will help the concrete release from the frame after it dries.Pour the...
The veins are easy to pull up and out of the concrete channels. We used sunflower leaves, a hosta, rhubarb and a tropical “dinosaur-leafed plant” that I could never identify. Let the finished product dry for at least 24 hours.
I experimented with an arched trellis made with concrete re-mesh wire and metal fence posts for my tomatoes and pole beans last year. I also remembered how much fun the kids had under the "pickle teepee" we had made for them out of sticks, strings, and...
I felt like it needed a little more texture, so I added some small round pebbles to form an abstract geometric design alongside the mirror pieces.When we were working on the front, we measured out the intervals where we would need to place the six mosaic...
Eventually, the lifting or cracking may get bad enough that you want to replace or repair a walkway. You don't want to remove the roots so you wonder, “Can you shave tree roots?” If so, how do you do that?Shaving down tree roots is not recommended.
As always, we wanted to avoid delays in the project, so we ordered the trusses, made the down payment and moved ahead with pouring the footers for the expanded house structure Footers are the concrete piers that the wooden structure of the house rests...
The whole thing was covered with wild berry vines and scrub trees when I started, and just cutting a few vertical paths through the spiny berries was a major challenge. Here's more about his locale, his gardens–and a final note that makes us think about...
All of the entries were fantastic and we thank each and every participant. Please join us as we honor the winners and runners-up. Add flour to wet mixture alternately with the buttermilk.Bake in three layer cake pans at 350 for about 35 minutes.
With many pasture fences to care for, I spend a lot of time each year repairing and replacing fence posts . Any post with concrete is tricky and time-consuming to remove, but as we soon discovered, this post would be the hardest of them all.
Knowing the building codes regarding your project will help you plan appropriately from the start. Because you'll be using recycled materials and finished windows, most plans won't be perfect for your greenhouse, but you can get valuable ideas and advice...
In bowl of stand mixer, cream butter, cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, zest of one lemon, lemon juice, vanilla extract and salt. Form into ball, and roll in sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Putting these things together, I improvised what I've come to call the “strawberry snail,” a small, terraced, raised-bed garden that was incredibly productive this year. I also knew from using huegelkultur in the garden that rotting wood is an excellent,...
Remove from the heat.Meanwhile, combine the egg yolks and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Process in boiling water canner for 5 minutes.4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted after measuringCombine the white chocolate and whipping cream in a microwave safe...
The flowers are mildly fragrant, and to me smell just like I would expect clusters of tiny rose family flowers to smell - like spirea as I remember it. Some less common names include California Christmas berry and of course, hollywood.Toyon is a medium...
Consider several factors when selecting the perfect place to plant a gardenia.Most gardenias grow 2 to 6 feet tall and have dark green, glossy leaves.Gardenias, also called cape jasmine, can be difficult to grow.
When the entries close, we'll have a voting period where the membership judges the submissions and chooses their favorites. Join us for the third annual Dave's Garden Pixel County Fair; a Celebration of Harvest Traditions with a Virtual Twist!
Trees that grow 50 feet or less make better terrace trees because they are less likely to interfere with overhead power lines and also have smaller root zones.So how far from sidewalk to plant a tree?
I hope you have as much success using theThe following list is a sampling of herbs that can be used in a hand cream formula. She has had great results using lemon balm for clearing skin rashes and repelling bugs while gardening, too.Please refer to the...
