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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Choose the Right Chainsaw Chain for the Job
Written by admin on September 4, 2009 – 2:35 am -Sometimes choosing the right chainsaw chain for the job is dependent upon what the wood is and where you use the tool. Chainsaws are invaluable tools that can easily fell a tree as well as help prune branches. There are basically two types of chainsaw chains--a chipper chain and a chisel chain. Chipper The chipper chain for a chainsaw has a curved working corner. Chipper chains remain sharper due to the curved blade edge. Chipper chains are best suited for work areas where the chainsaw is exposed to a lot of dust and dirt such as at a home construction site. Chisel Chisel chainsaw chains have an angled working corner that needs much more sharpening than a chipper type. Chisel types are better suited for cutting down trees and logs. The corner... more
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USDA Master Gardeners Available to Help Americans Grow Safe, Healthy Food
Written by admin on July 13, 2009 – 10:12 pm -USDA Offers Free On-the-Ground Resources for First-Time Growers Washington, D.C. - infoZine - Looking for some free gardening advice? Has your well-intentioned 'green thumb' resulted in your garden looking a little brown? USDA has a cadre of volunteers who provide free gardening tips and have a wealth of science-based research to answer your questions. Trained by USDA's Cooperative Extension Service, Master Gardeners provide information in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. To find a local Master Gardeners, visit www.extension.org/pages/Extension_Master_Gardener "Master Gardeners are a valuable resource for people who want to get some tips on gardening and growing their own food from a real expert," said Agriculture Secretary Tom... 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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