Garden Decor and Landscaping - Upgrade Your Yard
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If you live in the southwestern desert states (west Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona), sometimes it’s hard to imagine that your backyard can be anything more to look at other than those rocks and all that dirt. But with a little bit of effort, you can actually give it some eye appeal. Grass and certain [...]
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The foundation should extend 6 inches below the frost line. Concrete is an often-used material for steps, although it is not always the most attractive. A simple form can be constructed of a series of boxes, of lx 6- or lx 8-inch scrap lumber, each box the same width but 10 inches shorter than the [...]
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Mortared and Concrete Walls
Mortared walls involve somewhat simpler construction problems than dry walls. The mortar serves as the bond and it is not as essential to match the stones. For the masonry wall, a cement mixture of 1 part Portland cement and 2 parts sand is a good bonding agent. Mortar should be liberally applied [...]
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