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Barley Straw Works For Low-Cost Algae Management 25 Aug 2013 | 10:23 pm
Since early times farmers have recognized the benefits of barley straw and have applied it to maintain their ponds transparent and clean appearance. The usage of barley is an accomplished biological a...
Making Some Effort, but North Texas Continues to Run the Water 25 Aug 2013 | 01:31 pm
DALLAS — On the northern edge of this city known for excessive water use, where residents have been subject to watering restrictions for more than a year, a cozy home on less than half an acre has one...
Basics of Leak Detection 22 Aug 2013 | 03:54 am
Having leaky pipes can be costly for a few reasons. First of all, leaks waste water, which can be problematic for those who would rather not pay high utility bills if they can help it. Nobody wants to...
Arid Southwest Cities’ Plea: Lose the Lawn 21 Aug 2013 | 09:30 am
LOS ANGELES — This is how officials here feel about grass these days: since 2009, the city has paid $1.4 million to homeowners willing to rip out their front lawns and plant less thirsty landscaping. ...
The Scythe 21 Aug 2013 | 09:30 am
This summer I’ve been using a scythe around the farm. I swing it, rotating from the hips, and there goes a stand of nettles. Another effortless swing, and down goes a burdock. Editorial: President Oba...
Aquascape 16 Aug 2013 | 04:23 pm
From spectacular designs to well crafted landscapes and tranquil scenery, to cascading waterfalls into lily filled ponds with colorful koi fish, to babbling brooks bordered by aquatic plants, to bogs ...
Fountains and Waterfalls! 12 Aug 2013 | 09:44 pm
Fountains come in all shapes and sizes based on the desired water pattern. Perhaps the most common fountain pattern is that which is called the “umbrella” pattern. By its name alone you can guess th...
Arid Southwest Cities’ Plea: Lose the Lawn 12 Aug 2013 | 05:12 am
At least the lawns are still legal here. Grass front yards are banned at new developments in Las Vegas, where even the grass medians on the Strip have been replaced with synthetic turf. In Austin, Tex...
To Save Water, Parched Southwest Cities Ask Homeowners to Lose Their Lawns 12 Aug 2013 | 02:06 am
At least the lawns are still legal here. Grass front yards are banned at new developments in Las Vegas, where even the grass medians on the Strip have been replaced with synthetic turf. In Austin, Tex...
Pond Goldfish Prices 10 Aug 2013 | 04:05 pm
Steven asks… How much would it cost to hire someone to build a koi pond? I bought 2 Koi on accident thinking they were gold fish, and now I really want to build a koi pond in the back, a small one. No...
