can I cut the mums down and have them regrow for fall?

I'm terrible about remembering to water plants and therefore have never had a successful garden. My brother, however is an amazing gardener and took pity on me and my crispy dead plants. ...»

Inexpensive and easy way to make DIY outdoor lighting by re-purposing a tuna can. A dowel, paint or old broom stick, wood screw, copper fitting, and a thrift store glass hurricane is all that is needed. Simply drill a hole in the can and dowel to attach the dowel/paintstick and spray paint it. Once the paint is dry add the glass hurricane. Cost- $5.00

Since our roof was sealed off the roof rat family has moved to the backyard to feast on the bird feeder residue. I cannot stop feeding the birds; but that's another discussion. How do I ...»

My old method of removing sod used to kill my back. I really wanted to expand my flower beds this year, so luckily a neighbor shared his easy way of taking off the sod that's super quick ...»

I was at a garage sale and this couple were done for the day and were giving this really nice wood dog kennel away for free. It is missing a few dowels in the front. I want to improve upon it It is very sturdy and of nice wood. I don't have a dog but have friends that do. I could give it for a gift to a dog owner or make it into something completely different. Any ideas or suggestions? What could I do with the door where the dowels are half gone? I appreciate your thoughts!

I was so pleased with the DIY project on our back patio! I stained the concrete to look like tile. We used painter's tape to create the look of grout lines, and we used a concrete stain from Lowe's to stain the concrete. For a step by step tutorial, just click on the link below.

http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2010/05/new-ti...

Several yrs. ago I bought a red trumpet vine. Now resides on a sturdy arbor. The beautiful blooms have big black ants. Is this normal and is there a way to get around the problem? :) Help!