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Ah, the peaceful fishpond...
Mucked it out and added fresh water. Truly these creatures seem happy. Gotta count for something. #garden

Paul Cummins
May 7, 20181 min read


Selective Weed Killing
No need to buy weed and feed. Can do both functions separately. In fact the granular stuff doesn't work unless the lawn is wet. This...

Paul Cummins
May 8, 20171 min read


Losing soil along a sloping foundation?
I'm not a fan of painting the timbers: they will flake soon and look grimy. Just need to be sure the soil and mulch doesn't get too...

Paul Cummins
Sep 18, 20161 min read


New Paving Grid Systems
These grid systems are very versatile. They can keep gravel in place or grow grass that you can drive on. These sturdy tiles that can...

Paul Cummins
Jun 29, 20161 min read
Bamboozled: Can't get rid of bamboo?
This is a very entertaining treatise on the testing of certain hypotheses to limit the growth of a plant that seems indestructible,...

Paul Cummins
May 22, 20151 min read


The walls don't need to come a tumblin' down!
Yesterday I saw a house on a hill with a crumbling garage wall buckling and other retaining walls cracking due to the simple lack of...

Paul Cummins
Mar 30, 20151 min read


Great grass and clover!
Easy grass growing! In early fall or spring simply spread heat tolerant seed and cover with about half an inch of Miracle Grow or Vigoro...

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20142 min read
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