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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How to get your lawn ready for winter
Written by admin on September 26, 2009 – 5:42 am -Winter Lawn Care Tips If you want to make sure that your lawn is healthy and hearty in the spring them, then you need to follow some basic winter lawn care tips not only in the winter time but also in the fall to keep it healthy all year long. Although most lawns seem to be dormant during the late fall and winter season, how you care for your law during this period can make a really big difference when it comes to your lawn's overall health and beauty during the spring and summer months. Below is a look at some of the ideas that will allow you to keep your lawn healthy all year long by properly maintaining it throughout the fall and winter. If you live in an area where regular snowfall is normal, then you are going to want to make sure that... more
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Controlling Creeping Charlie (Ground Ivy)
Written by admin on June 22, 2009 – 8:09 pm -I have been fighting ground ivy for years. I imagine many others do as well. I felt obligated to share the results of my research with my readers. I obtained the following information from my alma mater, the Iowa State University Extension Service. Ground ivy is a perennial plant and thrives in moist, shady areas, so it’s safe to say that ground ivy is having a banner year. Ground ivy is a member of the mint family and produces a minty odor when cut or crushed. I have two neighbors with a healthy crop of ground ivy, and by smell alone I know when they are mowing the lawn. GROUND IVY CONTROL STRATEGIES NON-CHEMICAL CONTROL If you have a small amount of ground ivy, you can try hand-pulling. It most likely will continue to reappear, but with... 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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