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		<title>Ideas For Outdoor Lawn Furniture</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every lawn deserves the justice to look amazingly beautiful. When the idea of creating an outdoor lawn hits the brain, the first thing to look for is good outdoor lawn furniture. Lawn is a place where a person can rest and relax during summer afternoons. Apt furniture is required to maximize the comfort in your [...]]]></description>
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<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-148" title="furniture" src="http://www.katieloudesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/furniture-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" />Every lawn deserves the justice to look amazingly beautiful. When the idea of creating an outdoor lawn hits the brain, the first thing to look for is good outdoor lawn furniture. Lawn is a place where a person can rest and relax during summer afternoons. Apt furniture is required to maximize the comfort in your lawn. From teak tables to cedar benches, the variety extends between extremes. Some basic research is required to make an informed decision. Some things should be taken care of to make your lawn look good and stay relaxed.</p>
<p>Selecting the correct lawn furniture is a process to be done with caution. No one really wants to invest money in futile furniture that will get damaged very soon. It is always better to choose a chair or bench that will last longer and look great even after years. Many materials are available that can be used to make the lawn furniture. Several types of wood are available like teak, cedar, pine and even more exotic woods. Many options are indeed there to choose from but the only problem is that most of them require maintain over the years.</p>
<p>Teak is one option that asks for low maintenance. Not just the maintenance, teak is also water resistant because of its natural oils. The grain of the wood is also tight that makes it ideal for outdoor exposures for a long time. It does not just wear out and bulge and does not even split or rot in absurd weather conditions. In fact, teak is known to age beautifully and it leaves a silver tinge after some years. A new look can be preserved by applying a little varnish on the wood. Varnishing work will need to be done every few years but that work is minimal.</p>
<p>Now that a person knows that6 teak can be used n outdoor lawns, the question comes- what type of furniture is being talked about? There are many options for the types of furniture as well. First of all, a person should make sure what he really wants out of his backyard. If a relaxing spot is needed, the work can be done by using a swing. A shady place to escape from the scorching heat of sun is the perfect place to put the swing. However, a lawn for get-togethers and family gatherings requires some different furniture.</p>
<p>A person can obviously visit furniture shops to purchase the items but the range there is limited because of the limited space. A better alternative to this is shopping online. Internet is not limited by space and hence a whole lot of furniture can be seen. You just need to select your likings out of the lot.</p>
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		<title>Suggestions For Petrol Lawn Mowers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Yard Equipment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of reasons for buying a petrol lawn mower over an electric one, despite the price tag. There is no cable to worry about with petrol lawn mowers, allowing greater freedom and eliminating the risk of cutting the cable by accident. They are much harder wearing and a good one should last [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a number of reasons for buying a petrol lawn mower over an electric one, despite the price tag. There is no cable to worry about with petrol lawn mowers, allowing greater freedom and eliminating the risk of cutting the cable by accident. They are much harder wearing and a good one should last for a good number of years before needing any intensive maintenance or replacing. They can even be used in the wet, which can be a godsend depending on your local weather. Mainly though is their power. If you have a large lawn to cut, especially if the grass has been left to grow for some time, the extra power makes a potentially irksome task relatively easy.</p>
<p>There are a huge variety of different makes and models available, some brands well known, trusted and respected, others less so. Prices vary considerably depending on the mower&#8217;s intended use, quality of design and workmanship and what extras or features are included. The bulk of the models available are intended for use in small to large gardens, as this accounts for the majority of consumers and many professional gardeners.</p>
<p>If you have a small to large garden and want to upgrade your electric lawn mower, the Draper Expert push petrol lawn mower is a popular choice from a trusted brand name. At a very reasonable price tag of under £250, you get the power of a 3.5 horse power four stroke engine that can run on unleaded petrol, reducing the running costs while still doing a great job of keeping your lawn under control.</p>
<p>If you can afford it the Honda HRX426 self propelled petrol lawn mower can make even lighter work of the lawn. For a somewhat less reasonable sounding price tag of just under £700, you get a mighty 5.5 horse power four stroke engine, and the peace of mind that comes with a seven year guarantee. Not to mention the absolute confidence in a machine designed by such a well known quality brand.</p>
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		<title>Getting a Green Lawn</title>
		<link>http://www.katieloudesign.com/2009/10/getting-a-green-lawn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:53:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I grew up on a farm in which it took a day and a half to completely mow our entire property. Although it usually only got mowed once a month or every other weekend, it was a pretty big&#8230; well, pain in the butt really. One time our riding lawn mower broke down and my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I grew up on a farm in which it took a day and a half to completely mow our entire property. Although it usually only got mowed once a month or every other weekend, it was a pretty big&#8230; well, pain in the butt really. One time our riding lawn mower broke down and my father made me mow the entire front lawn with a push lawn mower. I&#8217;m not sure how big the front yard was exactly, maybe a few acres, but it seemed like a pasture to a kid and took me the entire weekend. I vowed then that when I grew up, I was never going to mow my lawn, ever.</p>
<p>A few years ago I finally purchased my first home and guess what? I paid someone to mow my yard. But I did notice something, my neighbors who took care of their own grass, seemed to have a prettier lawn than me. So I decided to try doing it myself and found a new appreciation for yard work. It&#8217;s spiritual and relaxing and is a great way to get a nice tan also.</p>
<p>We own a pool also so there&#8217;s nothing like jumping in the pool after working up a sweat from mowing. One thing I wanted to try two years ago was different ways to get a greener lawn. I found something amazing; it&#8217;s called Miracle-Gro plant food. Many of you may have heard of it, actually if you&#8217;re reading this article you probably have. Although, many only thought it was plant or flower food and never considered using it on their lawn.</p>
<p>I purchased one of those lawn feeders that connect to a hose and slowly dissolve the Miracle-Gro as I spray it over the lawn. Two years ago I only used it about 6 times on my front lawn and noticed a little bit of difference. Last year I used it once a week and noticed a huge difference, especially the grass around our pool. My grass has never been greener.</p>
<p>You can use the plant food however they do make Miracle Gro specifically for the lawn now. Be warned though, you&#8217;ll have to mow sometimes even twice a week because you&#8217;re grass is going to grow fast! So be prepared. Sort of funny considering I swore I&#8217;d never mow my own lawn huh? Funny how things change isn&#8217;t it?</p>
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