tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14467157836512342682024-02-08T11:03:10.092-08:00Sew CandidAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10671965159455033574noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446715783651234268.post-80996179325430277502014-05-19T06:01:00.001-07:002014-05-19T06:01:26.616-07:004 Persistent and Annoying Lawn Weeds<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
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The persistent and annoying growth of weeds on the lawn and
garden is certain to cause problems for the proud gardener and
homeowner. A key issue to tackling the unsightly weed growth is how to
identify them. By having a better understanding of the different types
of weeds, it is possible to put in place the most-effective procedures
to kill them and stop future growth. Here are four of the most common
weeds to blot the appearance of the lawn:</div>
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Bermuda grass</div>
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A
perennial like the Bermuda grass is one of the most difficult weeds to
completely eliminate from the lawn and garden. It appears with textured
leaves and is light green in color. Bermuda grass can quickly spread via
rhizomes, stems, or seeds. If left to take hold, the type of weed can
soon start to take over the entire lawn area. The most-effective option
to fight this weed is using the pre-emergent solutions to stop the
initial germination growth cycle. A regular application of a reliable
herbicide is certain to help with keeping this perennial grass at bay.</div>
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Crabgrass</div>
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The
fast-growing crabgrass appears with green-blue leaves which from like a
compact cluster and looks pretty much like a crab. It is one of the
very tall-growing weeds, and therefore quite easy to notice if the lawn
isn't mowed often. Crabgrass is kept to a minimum by giving proper care
and attention to the lawn. A regular schedule of mowing, fertilizing,
and watering is necessary to avoid the spread of this weed. Treat
crabgrass with an appropriate herbicide, although the well established
weeds can be pulled by hand.</div>
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Dallis grass</div>
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Dallis grass is
perennial grass and is a very difficult to control weed. This is a warm
season grass that actively invades all grassy areas. It is light green
in appearance and often needs to be pulled out individually to ensure
the rhizomes and root structure is fully removed. Dallis grass is also
treatable with the pre and post-emergence weed killers.</div>
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Annual Bluegrass</div>
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The
Annual Bluegrass is bright green in appearance with seed heads that
often resemble grains. A large cluster of Annual Bluegrass can give the
lawn a very whitish appearance due to the light color of the weed heads.
Mowing the lawn at regular intervals throughout the season should help
to prevent the weeds reaching maturity and giving the white appearance.
Apply a pre-emergence herbicide in late summer / early fall to try to
control the growth of this type of winter grass.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10671965159455033574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446715783651234268.post-29425850097642879842014-03-13T06:01:00.000-07:002014-05-19T06:02:12.269-07:00Building a Home - Things to Think About In a Log Home<div style="text-align: justify;">
Everybody wants to have a beautiful house with a high-quality
furniture and cozy atmosphere. Today, new technologies go very fast and
gives us an opportunity to build the houses of our dreams. With the
increasing number of log houses, it is clear that more and more people
are dreaming about the timber houses. Everybody knows that log houses
can be small, rustic, and simple but not everybody know that they can
also be very big, luxurious, and prestigious. Nowadays, most of the
wooden houses are designed by an architect like any house.</div>
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To
begin with, you will need to have an idea of your dream house. You have
to think about a lot of details. Begin with the small and simple plan.
Imagine all the details. You should also think about the size, style,
and furniture you want. It is useful to visit other log houses and take
some pictures. Of course, do not forget to ask the homeowners if it is
not forbidden to take pictures in their houses. You can also have a look
at the various brochures and magazines about gardening and home
improvement.</div>
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Once you decide that you know what you want, find an
architect who will meet all your needs. Do not forget that usually
architects specialize in certain styles of architecture of log houses.
Talk to your architect and decide if this architect can satisfy all your
needs. Next step is to think which method you want to build your wooden
house because there are numbers of styles. Log cabins are available in
many different sizes and structures as well. There a lot of building
companies offering only a few styles, while the others offer many.
Obviously, the one who deals with a lot of styles would have greater
choice to look through and now the main question is which company offers
the most different designs.</div>
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You should also decide the type of
wood you want your log cabin is made of. The most popular types of wood
are spruce, cypress, and cedar, but there are other options as well.
Moreover, you have to contact local building authorities for permits and
licenses. All these steps are really simple and easy to do, but they
can take a long time.</div>
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The best way to find wooden home plans that
you can be assured as being those which come from professional
architects is really very ordinary. The best option is to look to those
who are specialists in constructing wooden houses. Begin with making
your plan and getting various offers from at least four or five
suppliers for foundation, timber, and plumbing. The main thing is to be
sure that you have enough money to cover all expenses. A log cabin can
be built in a few weeks if you have all the building materials in your
yard. It is recommended to secure the area where you will be storing all
the materials to prevent theft. All the materials are quite expensive
and you do not want to lose them. It is also reasonable to camp out at
your site during building.</div>
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If you really want to build a wooden
house, it is dramatically important to choose the right manufacturer.
Don't forget that many manufacturers can offer you a wooden house
directly from the factory at manufacturer's price. No mediators or other
third parties are involved, so you have a perfect opportunity to get a
high-quality log cabin at very competitive prices. However, if you are
going to build a log home, be sure to check all the potential problems.
And decide whether the benefits of a log home you are more important
than the disadvantages. Despite the shortcomings, every year more and
more people build timber houses.</div>
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Natural buildings such as log
cabins or wooden houses are very popular in many countries such as the
United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Thailand, Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland, and France. If you are interested in sustainable
development, ecological lifestyle, and environmental problems you should
think about owning a wooden house. Compared log houses to other houses
which walls are sealed due to their hollow cavities, wooden houses are
absent of these problems. Because of this, wooden houses are really
easier to keep up in terms of mold and pest infestation. The logs are
easier to inspect for problems giving homeowners the chance to resolve
them at the earlier phases.</div>
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The building standards that are used
for wooden houses are really high today. This means you get a
high-quality house and you also have great value in your house. Usually
wooden houses appraise out higher than regular houses that are about the
same size. In addition, you will end up with more equity in your house
and if you have to sell it, you will be able to make a great profit too.</div>
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