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Do I need a greenhouse? Deciding is as simple as considering the climate zone in which you live and the number of warm weather plants you have in your landscape. Most people think of a greenhouse as a large transparent structure like those used by lawn and garden stores that would take up the majority of a normal sized backyard.

This simply is not the case. There are a variety of do-it-yourself greenhouse kits now available that range from small 6 x 8 coldframe greenhouses to large 20 x 50 structures. Before you delve into making a major purchase of a greenhouse simply because the winter is coming, it is best to determine whether you truly need a greenhouse for your backyard garden area….

I have to admit I’m a little afraid of string trimmers. There always seems to be such potential for danger, from rocks flying up in your face to getting the string tangled in a horrible mess with a wad of tall grass wrapped around it.

The truth is, string trimmers are not that difficult to use and they are very handy to have around the yard. String trimmers can be used to trim grass next to trees, walls, fences and other items that you can’t get too close to with a conventional lawn mower…..

It is important to have the right pruning tools before you attack the trees, shrubs and plants that need pruning in your yard. Using the right pruning tools is better for the plant, and it's better for the tools as well, because you'll be using them properly. Here is a quick rundown of the different types of pruning tools you might need, depending on the plants in your yard…..