Weeds spoil the beauty of a lawn. Herbicides are used to kill weeds eg. Crabgrass, bentgrass, dandelion, bigweed etc. Herbicides should be applied during early spring or fall. Dry atmosphere is necessary for optimum use. Application during hot weather, rainy climate or strong winds must be avoided. Whenever possible spot treatment must be done. Irr...
Seeding the lawn can have great rewards if done properly. The first thing to do is to select a grass type that is suited to grow in that area. Measure the surface area of the lawn to determine the amount of seed required. The information printed on the seed packs will tell how much seed is needed per square foot. Take note of this information while...
Suppose the lawn has bare areas, a brown patch or is getting thin it is time to reseed. It is the most easy and economical way to renovate the lawn. Reseeding can be done at any time during the year. However, it should be avoided before winter months, as there is not the required time for the grass to take hold. Ideally, the time is late in summer ...
Apt mowing is the basis to have a healthy lawn. Absence of mowing causes a lawn to look like a prairie. The height and frequency of mowing decide how attractive the lawn looks. A high quality is obtained with cylinder mowers with many blades. The blades must be sharpened for good quality. The dew must be brushed before mowing. Rotary and hover mowe...
Lawn renovation describes corrective procedures to restore beauty to an old lawn without removing all of the grass. It can be as simple as over seeding a thin turf area or can include power raking and core ventilation if thatch is greater than 1/2 inch or the soil is compacted. A total renovation would occupy killing the undesirable grasses with a ...
People drink water when they are thirsty and it goes same with the plants as well. Too many variables can enter the picture like light, wind, rain, temperature, humidity and the type of plants installed. Keep the plants moist for two weeks, water everyday if it does not rain at least a half-inch. For the next two weeks water minimum three times per...
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...
The recent trend towards creating perfectly, themed rooms for kids can leave parents tired and insolvent. Decorating children’s bathroom should be fun, not a stressful all-out search for the perfect switch plate cover. There are several fun ideas for brightening up children’s spaces and pulling them together without a lot of hassle or expense. Usin...
Start with a neutral bathroom decor. Neutral does not necessarily mean tan or cream. Blues or soft greens can be neutrals as well. Bright, vibrant colors are wonderful colours, but when covering every wall of a small space may not be that good too. Add vibrant colour and accessories, wall and window treatments and easy paint effects that can be cha...
Children feel very exited to play in bathtub and if it a bubble or foam bath then nothing like it. There are some homemade bubbles for kids. Take 2 cups soap flakes or grated soap, 1 gallon water, 1/4 - 1/2 cup glycerin, 2 cups shampoo or liquid dishwashing detergent. Scented oil of own choice and mix the soap flakes, water and 2 tbsp glycerin in a...