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How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

Why Are the Sides of Railroad Tracks Always Littered with Crushed Stones?

A look at the composition of the railroad and how it is put together from the ground up reveals a truly impressive feat.

How To Calculate Cubic Yards Mulch Per Square Feet

Here you will find a calculator to help you determine how much mulch you need to cover an area.

5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

Add Ponds, Lakes and Reservoirs to the Internet of Things

Add ponds, lakes and reservoirs to the list of “things” on the internet of things—or at least that’s what one Dutch company is starting to do to help keep waters clean.

67 Cool Backyard Pond Design Ideas

It’s almost summer and in some regions it’s already summer, it’s warm and there are lots of sunlight. If you love to spend time outdoors, especially if you

Gardeners' Dirt: A few tips for spring gardening

The approach of spring generally brings excitement to gardeners. It’s different after an extreme freeze.

Start an Urban Garden!

When you live in a big city it can be hard enough to find a patch of green to sit on, let alone fertile ground to garden. But do not despair. There are lo

Grow It Green: Adding fish to water garden ponds

Emma Urler, with the UNH Cooperative Extension, joins to discuss adding fish to your water garden ponds.

Why You Can't Put Real Dirt in Rooftop Gardens

If you thought that cultivating a rooftop garden involved putting dirt on top of a building, think again.

First picture of toddler who died after falling into garden pond

Gorgeous Backyard Ponds and Water Garden Landscaping Ideas (30

Gorgeous Backyard Ponds and Water Garden Landscaping Ideas (30)

Embracing Dirt: How to Garden With Little Kids

When Summer rolls around, we watch our garden green. In May, the phlox and bulbs bloom, the leaves come out, and we begin planting, but our yard doesn't look

67 Cool Backyard Pond Design Ideas

It’s almost summer and in some regions it’s already summer, it’s warm and there are lots of sunlight. If you love to spend time outdoors, especially if you

How to Build a Garden Pond and Deck

Let us show you how to add this easy-to-build pond and easy-care deck to your garden. This serene retreat can be built by a novice and doesn’t require

Dirt Under Your Nails? The Gardener’s Badge of Honor!

Spring at last! When moist black soil feels better than expensive lotion to my hands. How odd for someone who can’t stand to clean out the sink strainer or gets grossed out if she has stick her hand down into the disposal! Somehow spring dirt just doesn’t feel dirty (until the dogs start tracking it in!). I ordered a b

55 Visually striking pond design ideas for your backyard

Summer is rapidly approaching and it's time to start planning your backyard oasis with not just shrubbery but considering the addition of a pond design.

Garden Design: Building a Pond

With some careful planning you can easily incorporate a pond into your outdoor space, no matter how small or large your landscape.