Cut Down on Lawn Maintenance by Mowing Correctly
Written by admin on April 16, 2010 – 3:28 am -by Francine L. Huff, One of the most important things you can do for good lawn maintenance is to mow your grass properly. While this may seem like a no brainer, there are things you can do to improve the quality and appearance of your lawn. Lawn Shouldn't Be Too Short If you want to keep lawn maintenance to a minimum, set your mower so that it cuts grass 3 inches high. Cutting grass too low can make it more susceptible to drought, insects, and weeds. That's because the root system will be much smaller, leaving room for weeds to spread. A lawn that is too short can also lose more water through the soil. Keep the blades of your mower sharp because grass cut with dull blades may dry out quicker. When to Cut During the warmest weather you probably... more
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How to Overseed Your Lawn
Written by admin on April 16, 2010 – 3:15 am -How to Overseed Your Lawn Overseeding lawn Read More →
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Edging and Trimming Your Lawn Properly
Written by admin on April 10, 2010 – 4:00 pm -When Edging Becomes Abuse Weeds along the edge of your lawn are usually the result of unintentional damage caused by you or your lawn service when edging or trimming. In particular, it is caused when string trimmers are turned sideways and used as edgers. Done properly this shouldn't damage your lawn, but it's almost never done properly. The problem is that when a trimmer's string makes contact with the ground, it tends to pull the trimmer head towards the lawn, chopping up the grass and underlying soil. The soil that gets kicked up creates greater opportunities for weed seed to germinate, and the regular beating the grass takes from the trimmer makes it easier for weeds to become established. If you use a lawn service, insist that they use... more
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Professional Lawn Mowing Secrets
Written by admin on April 10, 2010 – 3:51 pm -Your lawn needs regular appointments with a mower, but if you're simply checking off the chore with little attention to detail, you're missing out on a great strategy for strengthening your lawn. Knowing how to mow can give you a thicker, healthier, and more beautiful lawn. Mow High Different lawn types thrive at different heights. For example, Bermuda looks great around an inch, Kentucky bluegrass does better around two to three inches. Do some research and find out what lawn mowing height range is best for your lawn, then mow at the higher end of the range. Longer grass shades out weeds and gives the lawn more leaf surface to produce food. Set your mower high, and you and your lawn will be happier. Sharpen Those Mower Blades Sharp lawn... more
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How to Get Rid of Weeds
Written by admin on August 5, 2009 – 6:38 pm -By Lynn Ocone, This Old House Weed-free lawns are the stuff of dreams and championship golf courses. In fact, when you consider the tenacity of weeds, it's a wonder any of us win the pitched battles we wage with these pesky invaders. Just one dandelion plant makes up to 15,000 seeds, each of which can survive six years in the soil—creating 15,000 more seeds when it sprouts and matures. Synthetic herbicides are the usual response to chronic weed problems. But used unwisely, these chemical weed killers can be dangerous to people, pets and turf. And unless you get at the underlying problems that weaken lawns and favor weeds, you might have to apply herbicides frequently. The best way to control dandelions and other weeds in your yard is to... more
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Home Landscaping Tips
Written by admin on June 16, 2009 – 5:23 pm -Home landscaping does not just involve sticking plants into your vacant front or backyard and making it look “green”. When designing and landscaping your own home, you need to invest some time and put in a lot of creativity to beautify your front lawn or backyard. Here are some do-it-yourself tips to landscape your lawn: First, clear the general area that you will be designing and start from scratch. This will give you a better ‘canvass’ to work with. Then, sketch the general look that you would like to have for your garden. Make a list of the plants, trees and shrubs that you can plant. When deciding on the type of plants, make sure that there will be a plant which will flower or bloom for each season of the year – winter, spring,... more
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