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If the pond has a bottom drain periodic changes of water (typically 10% per week) have been used to evacuate the accumulated debris from the bottom of the pond. This simple approach minimises the amount of material that is removed at any one time as well as adds water to the pond on a periodic...

Rain water collection is an easy way to encourage earth-friendly habits by incorporating green home design into any existing dwelling. Rain storage allows the home-owner to save money by recycling rainwater for use in the garden, filling a pond or washing the car. Water is a finite resource and...

Lawn Care is an important exterior home maintenance task. Any lawn looks better than having no lawn at all, but a well-kept lawn is more than worth the effort. Well-kept lawns maintain a certain charm that attracts people for different reasons. Maybe it is the comfortable playground it provides...

Yards with steep hills are not always desirable. They are difficult to water and mow, and the space is not as usable as flatter areas of the yard. Landscape the slope with plants that prefer slopes. If the slope is rocky, choose plants such as periwinkle that do well on rocky slopes. The roots...