Maintenance and Repair: March 2007 Monthly archive
It's officially Spring and lawns are back. If you use a riding lawn mower you should inspect it similar to any other vehicle that you would have stored for 3-5 months. John Deere has some great tips for inspecting your mower after the jump.
Tags: garden, lawn, maintenance
March 26, 2007 | Comments ()
Here's a tree pruning guide from easy2diy.com. Now is the best time to get your trees and shrubs into shape for Spring and Summer.
Essentially, proper pruning is essential for a healthy and aesthetically pleasing tree. Pruning is needed when first planting a tree to control its growth and to help develop its shape. Pruning can help spur growth in foliage, fruit and flowers as well as remove diseased and damaged areas. Late winter and early spring offer good tree and shrub pruning opportunities because it's far easier to see the shape of the tree and the branch patterns without the foliage.
March 21, 2007 | Comments ()
It's already been a year since our last spring cleaning list and not much has changed (in terms of what and how to clean). But we thought we'd give you some new resources this year that might shed some light on different tips and help you start the summer right. Starting with the Queen of keeping a house clean.
Martha Stewart Spring Cleaning 101
Real Simple
Good Housekeeping
Organized Home
How to Clean Anything
Fitsugar
Move.com
Bob Vila
Washington Post
Consumer Reports
Homemakers.com
Tags: cleaning
March 19, 2007 | Comments ()
Landscaping your home should not be considered an afterthought if you are planning to upgrade the value of your home through remodeling or other renovation. A nicely appointed home landscape can also increase the speed and value at which your home sells.
Before taking a run to your nearest nursery or cutting down that hedge, create a well-devised plan for implementing the look you want in relation to the needs and capabilities of your home.
Planning the Home Landscape [Texas A&M Horticulture]
Lanscaping Photos [Flickr]
Tags: landscaping
March 12, 2007 | Comments ()
