by vipgmo | Dec 2, 2011 | Biodegradable, Blog, Garden Bag, gardening, Landscaping, Lawn Bag, New Products, Tips and Tricks
This past week I started putting up the outside holiday decorations. A tradition and neighborhood competition that I anticipate each year. Before stringing the lights with a mix of garland and bows on my split-rail fence, I needed to rake up the remaining leaves. ...
by vipgmo | Nov 6, 2011 | Blog, Find It, Landscaping, Lawns, New Products
So I’m a DIY guy. And while cutting tight miters, dialing in a tile project, running awesome roof shingles or building outdoor projects is my bag, I like the maintenance aspect too. Cutting grass, planting flowers, and…wait…NOT raking leaves. I’ve hated it since I was...
by vipgmo | Oct 31, 2011 | 6x6 posts, Blog, Landscaping, landscaping projects, Tips and Tricks
We use pressure-treated 6×6 lumber all the time. Deck posts, retaining walls, pergolas, window wells. Ideal for both structure and ground contact. However, I have never met a 14-foot-long 6×6 that’s light. One really efficient way I have found to move...
by vipgmo | Oct 23, 2011 | Blog, fall maintenance, garden hose, hose bibs, Landscaping, Tips and Tricks
Well, it’s that time of year where an ounce of home-maintenance prevention can save you a ton of money and headaches. Yup, it’s the time of year to shut off the garden hose valves from inside the house. Finding them should be easy — they should be just through the...
by vipgmo | Aug 15, 2011 | Blog, garden hose, gardening, Landscaping, Tips and Tricks
A leaky or damaged garden hose is a hassle. And hose clamps and fittings are expensive. When it comes to garden hoses, preventing problems is easier than fixing them. Try and buy a quality hose in the first place. I like beefy brass couplings that can take life...
