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Latest Technology for Lawn Irrigation

New irrigation controls are just now reaching the market, and they're a much better way to water. They adjust themselves or allow you to make changes to their schedule from a home computer. Self-operating ones use data from a mini weather station in your yard, or take information from satellites and meteorology stations. All of them can save you a lot of money in utility bills and almost read the minds of thirsty plants. Read on to check out these new systems.

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Latest Technology for Lawn Irrigation New irrigation controls are just now reaching the market, and they're a much better way to water. They adjust themselves or allow you to make changes to their schedule from a home computer. Self-operating ones use data from a mini weather station in your yard, or take information from satellites and... (Published in the August 2006 issue)
Install Your Own Underground Sprinkler System If you're tired of dragging that old lawn sprinkler around every few days, you may want to consider installing your own underground sprinkler system. Here's how to install an in-ground sprinkler system from start to finish. (Published in the July 2006 issue)
Build Your Own Natural Stone Patio Want to build a natural stone patio that looks great and will last a long time? Here's how. (Published in the June 2006 issue)
Build Your Own Pond The quick guide to building a stone-lined, fit-anywhere, good-looking backyard pond. >> If you've always wanted a backyard pond, you're not alone. Hundreds of thousands of homeowners already have them and thousands more are installing them every year. Why all the fuss over a water-filled hole? Well,... (Published in the June 2006 issue)
The Fastest (and Toughest) String Trimmers on the Market A lawn isn't finished until it's trimmed. The right machines can transform a shaggy, unattractive mess into a crisp summer landscape. And as any suburbanite who has had a peaceful barbecue interrupted by the whine of a small engine can tell you, the tool to finish the job is the string trimmer. We t... (Published in the May 2006 issue)
4-Step Pruning Plan Taking care of small trees and shrubs by pruning is pretty simple if you follow a few time-tested rules and take advantage of new tools that cut quickly and cleanly. If only all home improvement projects were as straightforward. (Published in the April 2006 issue)
Extreme Treehouses Any kid in Bridgton, Maine, would want to have Peter Lewis's playhouse in his backyard. And no wonder. Lewis has tricked it out with a drawbridge and two spiral staircases. Best of all, the whole thing floats 21 ft. off the ground. Lewis, however, is no kid, and his masterpiece--a two-story, 6000-po... (Published in the March 2006 issue)
Comparison Test - 5 Garden Tractors Things cool off in the fall, and that's when the fun starts, at least as far as yardwork is concerned. It's just satisfying to get behind the wheel of a tractor and grade a driveway, renovate a lawn or haul firewood to its stack. You can use any basic lawn machine for small jobs, like towing a detha... (Published in the October 2005 issue)
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