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Sustainable Plantings, Natural Fertilizers and Pesticides

Angela Polo and Ken Micklow are on hand to show Bob the sustainable plantings selected for the Punta Gorda home. Polo shows Bob the firebushes selected for the water side of the garden because they are dwarf varieties that will not block the water views but will attract butterflies. Micklow shows Bob how the vegetable garden is built with interlocking anchor blocks and erosion cloth to prevent the rich humus mixture from seeping out of the raised bed. The soil is a mix of compost, peat moss, bark, and dolomite. This sunny spot will house tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs that will thrive in the heat and sun. Craig Harmer from Gardens Alive brings natural plant and animal products that are suited to specific plants to enhance the soil and promote growth. These soil mixes are completely unprocessed meals and protein blends developed for each plant. The pesticide applications are natural pyrethrins and canola oils that target specific pests. Even snails are eradicated with Escar-Go! Composting is also encouraged through the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program. Polo adds that composting clippings, trimmings, and kitchen vegetable waste will build soil enhancers and microbes to enrich the gardens and plantings.

Moving a Shrub

…exposing the roots to the air. Use a ground cloth to contain the soil for easy cleanup…
…the spade straight down into the ground, all the way around the bush. The…
…Push the spade straight into the ground, and rock the shrub as you go…

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How to Move a Shrub

Moving a shrub can be a relatively quick and easy project. For bigger shrubs, recruit a helping hand.

Concrete Countertops: The Design and Construction Process

…insulated orbital sander that is used with a ground fault circuit interrupter on a grounded…
…sealer with a clean rag. Use a clean cloth or towel to apply the wax on to the countertop…
…polish to the countertop using a clean cloth. Installation Make sure that the…

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How to Properly Handle Hazardous Household Products

…flowing water, ponds, or lakes. Do not dump them on the ground. Use natural and less-toxic household products whenever…
…almond or olive oil. On finished surfaces, dust with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Glass cleaner Two tablespoons of vinegar…

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Preventing Rodent Infiltration

…keeping your landscaping minimal. While ground cover can be attractive, it also provides…
…keeping a garden, or really like that ground cover, consider adding one of the next…
…an aluminum window screen or hardware cloth. But don t jam up every hole in your…

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Stainless Steel and Copper Countertops

…is a rolled metal product. It can, and should be, welded, ground, and polished. Soldered joints are not safe for food-preparation…
…kitchen countertop with warm water and soap using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry to eliminate the…

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Working with Unilock Tumbled Concrete Pavers

Bob meets with Brian Kallmeyer from Unilock to talk about the Unilock tumbled concrete pavers. The product starts out as a high density (minimum 8,500 PSI mix) concrete paver. The density is achieve by taking a pretty dry mix with good aggregates like local granite that's put in a 3-story machine that presses it to a very high compaction and compression. They use a standard portland - no more than a typical wet concrete. Originally to tumble the create the antiqued pavers, they would just throw the fresh, shiny, square pavers into an old cement mixer and roll it around. The process has since become more elaborate to meet the growing demand. The resulting product is easy to work with. Unlike the natural stone that it duplicates, these pavers have been made in a mold so they are very dimensionally stable. They can be cleanly cut using a lever action on a guillotine cutter.

Making Compost

…coffee grounds, eggshells, hair, feathers, wood ashes, and ground seashells. Items that should be kept out of compost include…
…be turned into garden or sifted through a screen of hardware cloth and used in containers. Your finished compost also makes a…

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Planting Bulbs

…pull them or cut them off at ground level. Planting bulbs vs…
…little cages made of hardware cloth (wire mesh) to keep critters…
…mulch it? Wait until the ground has begun to freeze before mulching…
…that can heave bulbs out of the ground; however, mulching is not…

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