6 How-Tos From The Dirt On...

1. 1. How to Prune Trees and Shrubs

   

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   Host Ahmed Hassan gives advice on how to "be nice" to your trees and shrubs with proper pruning techniques.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 2. How To Build a French Drain

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   Direct water out of a landscape with this easy-to-build drainage ditch.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Plant a Hedge

   

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   Whether you have a formal or an informal garden, hedges can provide the perfect wind barrier, living fence or wildlife home in your gar...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 4. How to Plant Camellias

   

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   Follow these tips for growing camellias successfully.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. How to Add a Border to a Garden

   

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   A garden border is anything that separates two distinct areas.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 6. How To Build a Raised Bed

   

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   A raised bed can eliminate soil problems and make gardening much easier. Not only is the soil fluffy and easy to work, but weeds are ea...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy