Tag Archives: back yard

What size PVC pipe should I use?

I bought a rain barrel and one of the features is an overflow hose. In the event of an overflow, I need to channel the water from the back yard to the front yard. I thought I would have the overflow hose connect to or drain into PVC pipe and have the PVC pipe run … Continue reading

I think I killed my lawn :'(?

My dog ripped apart my automatic sprinkler/drip system in my back yard, such that when it was time to water I would simply have a half a dozen jets of water spraying into the air like a really lame water show, so I turned the system off. I then forgot about the system and, instead … Continue reading

Patio decorating…..?

I want to spice up my backyard and patio. But we don’t really have much extra cash. it it a huge square 50ft X 30ft. and the patio itself is completely open, and concrete measuring around 25ft X 15ft…. We are wanting to somehow pull off a moraccan feel with maybe some water features…. The … Continue reading

Patio decorating…..?

I want to spice up my backyard and patio. But we don’t really have much extra cash. it it a huge square 50ft X 30ft. and the patio itself is completely open, and concrete measuring around 25ft X 15ft…. We are wanting to somehow pull off a moraccan feel with maybe some water features…. The … Continue reading

What type of pool is best for S Florida area: above ground, cement , vinyl, or fiberglass?

I live in Hollywood Florida, and plan to have either a above ground, cement, fiberglass, or vinyl, pool installed in my back yard. We have hurricanes, flooding, plus very humid and hot days. The ground is sand like-fill, with limestone about 8 or 10 feet under the sand like fill. Also, please give me a … Continue reading

what is the easiest way to level a pool?

i have one of those easy set pools it is round 15ft by 48in. i have a slight incline in my back yard. what would be the easiest way to level the pool without digging up the yard?i heard sand was good but how do i do it?

How much does it cost to build a pool in Orange County, California?

Thanks for looking. I am thinking of building a small pool in my back yard. I was thinking of a 7′ deep and around 24′ round, and was wondering around what the cost might be? What about above ground pools, are those any good? Thanks in advance.

How much does it cost to build a pool in Orange County, California?

Thanks for looking. I am thinking of building a small pool in my back yard. I was thinking of a 7′ deep and around 24′ round, and was wondering around what the cost might be? What about above ground pools, are those any good? Thanks in advance.

The Cost of H2O in our area is exorbitant! How can I learn about some kind of eco-friendly landscaping?

Our back yard is large and filled with wonderful plants, bonsi’s and shrubs that were planted by my partners’ father, who was the original homeowner. He was a master gardener. You can see the backyard at www.tomvoorhies.com. I want to build catch basins that use rainwater and gravity to make water features and a sprinking … Continue reading

What is the green stuff growing on the rocks of my pond’s waterfall?

I put a pond in my back yard a little over a month ago, and while the water remains crystal clear, the rocks in the waterfall are turning green and fuzzy. I’ve searched many sites, but I can’t seem to pinpoint the type of algae, or even if it IS algae! My fish are happy … Continue reading