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Tips for buying and installing an electric fence
Written by Farm Supply Store Training a new dog to not cross a boundary or a garden fence is much easier when using an electric dog fence. They are very effective and your dog can be trained in as little as 48 hours. As a deterrent to your beloved pet accidently running onto the road and getting injured, it is well worth the investment. The following tips will help you save some time, money and hassle when considering an electric fence for your dog. Before you go out and buy a system, consult your vet. Depending on the breed, type or medical condition of your dog, an electric fence might…
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Electric Fences Are Vital
By Farm Supply Store When most people think of fencing, they usually imagine the chain link variety. Others may think of the beautiful kind you see surrounding large properties or that might pop up in the suburbs. Whatever the case, these just aren’t options that will work for some of us. Have you been thinking about getting a fence because you own livestock and want to keep them where they belong? Perhaps you’re worried about another large animal you own. Maybe it’s that you’re more concerned with the predators that live in your area. Your livestock could be at risk because of coyotes or wolves. If any of this sounds…
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Protecting Your Garden from Pests
Mastering the art of gardening can seem like a battle in and of itself. It seems impossible to get something to actually grow, and then once it has started growing there is the chance that some four legged creature will come and destroy your hard work. Whether you are raising a vegetable garden or a flower garden, pests are exactly that. If you want to stop them, here are some tips that will keep your garden well-protected. Identify the Threat The first thing you need to do is identify what you’re dealing with. Bugs are easy to spot if you know what to look for. Snails leave a trail wherever…
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Tips on Growing a Successful Vegetable Garden
Written by Farm Supply Store Planting a vegetable garden is a fun and rewarding pastime. After regular care and maintenance, you’re awarded with delicious vegetables you can use to cook with or snack on. But the problem is that not every vegetable garden produces a crop. So how do you make sure your garden grows healthy and strong? There are many obstacles that can come against growing a vegetable garden, from insects and animals to poor soil and not enough water. The good news is that there are simple tricks to growing a vegetable garden. Whether you’re growing carrots and potatoes or tomatoes and eggplants, there are ways you can…
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New Money-Saving Trends in Weddings
Written by: Flower Explosion LLC As more couples look to stretch their wedding budgets, there are new trends growing in the wedding industry that can lead to real savings and a unique ceremony. Weddings are notoriously expensive, but more couples are finding ways to pocket extra cash from their wedding budgets. From DIY centerpieces created from bulk flowers to local venues, there are plenty of ways your wedding can have a great look for a low cost. Backyard Weddings Know someone with a large house? If so, you could try hosting a back yard wedding. Wedding venues may charge catering fees, or force you to use their caterers for the…
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4 Tips to Protect Your Garden
Keeping your vegetable garden alive is already challenge enough dealing with watering techniques and soil replacement. Pest control can become an even bigger thorn in your side, especially if you want a natural approach to dealing with nature’s challenges. You can build an aluminum wire fence, but that won’t keep the bugs out. There are humane methods to deal with this issue, but it does take some planning to keep your garden safe. Garden Boxes A garden box is like a raised platform where you grow veggies. You can utilize some stock lumber to built this advantageous structure. Raised gardens tend to keep soil warmer and prevent people trampling the…
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Spending Profits
Life in the big city of Los Angeles is a dream for a lot of people, the high standard of living, the fancy parties, and the fast paced lifestyle. Opportunities are big in this city and everybody is trying to make their way up the ladder focusing greatly on their careers. When each minute of your day is important to you, it is difficult to accept that you have to spend some of these very important moments having to do mundane household chores. These days, with the advent of outsourcing maid services, you don’t have to. In Los Angeles, whether you need a maid service Van Nuys, CA or…
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Cover your patio furniture for protection
Winter is so harsh on your patio furniture and it is the time to cover them for protection from extreme weather elements including rain, snow, ice and day and night temperature fluctuations. Readymade covers available at home improvement stores or custom made protective covers can shelter your investment when not in use. You can group them or cover your sofa, table, chairs, BBQ and others individually. If you are grouping your patio set, make sure to get them as close as possible. Measure them from outside of one to the outside of the other to get an adequately sized cover that can protect your furniture. Readymade sets are available in…