Leaves, grass, twigs, roots and other wastes from lawns sum up to approximately 18% of the annual municipal waste. For summer, grass makes up 50% of the municipal waste, while in fall leaves causes 60-80% of the total waste. This gigantic amount of wastes strains the municipal collection systems as it raises the expenses required for the extra equi...
A collection of blades of grass cut many times, bits of leaves and branches, roots and rhizomes that are decaying on the lawn are called a Thatch. This cut grass is left on the lawn as it provides nutrients to the soil, reduces water evaporation and shields from ice damage. But if the decomposition is very slow the thatch becomes a large layer. Thi...
Soil texture means the quantity (in percent) of sand, silt and clay in the soil. Texture affects moisture holding capability, aeration, drainage, condition of tilled soil, ability of getting compacted and nutrient retaining capacity of the soil. The perfect soil texture is loam and silt loam. The finest soil texture for a lawn is a sandy loam, havi...
It is also called Aeration. It is done by removing a block of soil and making holes in the soil or cutting channels in the soil. Equipment, which has hollow tines or spoons, arranged on a drum or disk is used. It removes blocks of soil 0.25 to 0.75 inches diameter and 2 to 4 inches deep when used on the lawn. Such machines can be rented from lawn/g...
Generally a lawn has to take a lot of throbbing and still keep looking good, as it is all a matter of care. Here are a few tips from the very famous lawn specialist to keep the lawn in perfect condition.
Proper feeding of lawn
Do not let the lawn starve. Fertilizing is an essential part of lawn care and by giving the grass correct soi...
There are so many wonderful and charming fountains to decorate ones home and office. The fountains are made of different types of materials ranging from marble to resin and fiberglass. There are fountains which made exclusively for indoors and some for both indoors and outdoors. There are shops that take custom orders from customers and companies. ...
Like fountains –indoor and outdoor, pond or pool spitters are also very charming and beautiful. The pool and pond spitters can be used indoors and outdoor as per one’s decoration taste. The pond spitters add the sound of the moving water to any pond or water features. They are very charming water garden decorations . The pond spitters add a little ...
The sight of water has an cooling effect on any one and refereshes both the eyes and soul of an depressed person. Today the people have realised the effect of the sight and sound of water has a natural stress relieving and cooling effect. Hence , there are many types of fountains available in the market. The fountains are not only found in public g...
Start decorating kid’s bathroom with a neutral base colour. With the variety of matched bath themes, it is easy to create a fun bathroom that is really special for the kid’s. A theme can spin around anything child loves, whether it is a sport, animals or a favorite colour. It can be flowers, butterflies, astrology, music, dance, history and the lis...
At the time of tub or shower it is important to keep the soap out of water. If not done, the soap melts away. The soap dish is a perfect place for the soap to be placed. These are the holders for soaps. This allows the soap to dry. A soap dish keeps soap from falling down. They can be placed in the kitchen and bathroom. They should be light in weig...