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How To Install Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds – More Bounce Per Ounce

How To Install Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds – More Bounce Per Ounce

Marc Lyman March 16, 2021 Leave a Comment

I have been in a gradual process of installing a play set in our backyard. By “gradual”, I mean the risk of my kids outgrowing the set before completion was what finally got me to wrap it up. That, and a pandemic. One key ingredient for any playground or play structure is what to use on the ground. I debated just about every material feasible, and ultimately settled on rubber mulch. In this video and article, we’ll cover the different ground cover options we considered, along with our experience installing a pallet full of the rubber mulch that RubberMulch.com sent to us to install and test for this project. Let’s jump in – feet first! Read More

Filed Under: Building Materials, Featured, How To, Landscaping

The Most Essential Landscaping Tools

The Most Essential Landscaping Tools

Marc Lyman April 14, 2019 Leave a Comment

Last spring and summer I spent an unspeakable amount of time re-landscaping our front yard. This ordeal was captured, in part, so Home Fixated fans could learn from my many “educational opportunities.” If you’d like to see how I pickaxed, shoveled and jackhammered my way through those months, have a look at our Yard Wars re-landscaping article 1 and article 2, along with the crowning jewel when we documented how to tile a new front walkway. One thing I learned very quickly is that in landscape work, using the right tool can be the difference between miserable, multi-week, agonizing work and far less agonizing, multi-hour work. If you’re getting ready to tackle a garden or landscaping project, read on to get the scoop on the most essential landscaping tools to maximize your results and minimize the anguish. Read More

Filed Under: Featured, Gardening, Gear, Landscaping, Tools

Laying Down the Lawn – A Sod Story with a Happy Ending

Laying Down the Lawn – A Sod Story with a Happy Ending

Amy August 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Gardening, How To, Landscaping

Urbanite – Taking Recycled Concrete to the Next Level

Urbanite – Taking Recycled Concrete to the Next Level

Leroy June 18, 2013 2 Comments

Filed Under: Building Materials, Landscaping

Smart Tree Planting – How To Plant a Tree Without Killing It

Leroy June 16, 2011 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Gardening, How To, Landscaping, Videos

Simple Garden Signs to Make You Artsy-Fartsy – Especially if You Grow Beans

Leroy April 28, 2011 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Gardening, How To

Landscaping and Greek Film Star- Bahco 23-Inch Hedge Shears

Jen March 25, 2011 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Gardening, Landscaping, Tools

Bamboo House – Grow Your Own

Ty October 20, 2010 1 Comment

Filed Under: Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Green

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