March – 2010 – BackyardStyle Lawn, Garden and Pond

Monthly Archives: March 2010

Use a Birdbath to Attract Birds and for a Water Feature in Your Yard

March 29, 2010 – 1:13 pm

Placing a birdbath in your yard is not only ideal for attracting birds to your yard, but also makes a great water feature in your yard. To choose the right birdbath for your yard, pick one that has a larger basin, preferably larger 12 inches in diameter, for the birds to bathe in and drink from. It is also [...]

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Set Up Your Pond for the Spring

March 22, 2010 – 1:12 pm

Now that spring is finally here, it is a great time to set up your pond to enjoy for the spring and summer. For those gardeners, who already have a pond, it is important to do some things before using your pond for the spring and summer to keep it running smoothly. Here are some [...]

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Use a Rain Barrel in the Spring to Catch Water for Your Summer Garden

March 18, 2010 – 11:44 am

Spring rain is ideal for starting a beautiful garden in your yard that lasts all summer long. Save your spring rain water for your garden in the summer by using a rain barrel. A rain barrel is great for catching rain water from your downspout and storing it for use in the summertime. You will find [...]

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Spring Yard Clean that is Simple and Easy

March 11, 2010 – 11:42 am

Now that the snow is finally melting away, it is a great time to start cleaning up your yard and garden for spring. After the snow has melted, your can begin to start picking up dead leaves, branches and more off of the ground and clean out your flower beds. It is a good idea to [...]

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Get Your Pond Fish Ready for Spring

March 4, 2010 – 2:12 pm

Now that winter will soon be over, it is a good time to start thinking about getting your pond fish ready for spring. Whether you have closed up your pondor have kept a pond de-icer in the water during the winter, you will want to inspect your pond equipment, including the pond liner, pump, filter, tubing and fittings, before you reopen your [...]

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