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How to plant privacy trees as a hedge

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Apr 10, 2020 | Published on Sep 17, 2014 | Garden, Garden DIY, Trees | 4 comments

Learn how to plant privacy tree hedges like the emerald green arborvitae along with spacing care and maintenance for your newly planted privacy tree hedge.

Easy porch sconce makeover with spray paint

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Jan 17, 2020 | Published on May 20, 2014 | DIY Projects, Garden, Garden DIY

I was looking for a quick weekend curb appeal project now that spring is upon us, and I came up with the idea to paint porch sconces with spray paint. An afternoon later I completely updated my front porch lighting for less than $10! Paint porch sconces: a quick...

How to cut stone caps for a curved retaining wall [with photos]

by Amy Fedele | Last updated May 21, 2020 | Published on Oct 24, 2013 | DIY Projects, Garden, Garden DIY | 4 comments

Step by step instructions for fitting and cutting capstones that will fit over a curved stone wall or border.

Stone Edging as a Landscape Border

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Jun 4, 2020 | Published on Sep 9, 2013 | DIY Projects, Garden, Garden DIY, Garden Inspo | 1 comment

Boosting curb appeal takes only a weekend or two with this great DIY stone edging solution for your landscape border. What’s the purpose of stone edging, or any garden edging? The main purpose of adding edging to your landscape or garden borders is to make it...

Welcome guests with a simple “hello”.

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Feb 7, 2020 | Published on Sep 28, 2012 | Garden, Garden DIY

A few weeks ago I purchased a new basic black mailbox. I’ve been procrastinating installing it, even though the old one is rusty and gross. This past weekend I thought about it, and realized that I haven’t put the new one up because it’s just too...

Chimney Paintin’ kinda day

by Amy Fedele | Last updated Feb 7, 2020 | Published on Aug 25, 2012 | Garden, Garden DIY

Giving the chimney a fresh coat of paint is something every home owner can do. But, while it sound easy enough, there are a couple snags you need to prepare for before you begin. Buy enough paint. There’s nothing worse than almost finishing a job and running out...

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