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...
Grasses are classified as cool-season and warm-season grasses. The former have active growth in fall and spring (particularly when soil temperature is between 50-65 degrees F and air temperature between 60-75 degrees F) and are dormant in summer. The latter can stand high temperature and drought circumstances. Good growth occurs when soil temperatu...
There are several things one can do to get rid of weeds and give lawn a facelift. If the lawn contains less than 50% weeds, as a substitute consider trying to create better conditions for grass to grow. Improving the lawn in the fall and spring will work with the natural growth cycle of grass and take advantage of seasonal rains. Weeds have been pl...
In home lawns, crabgrass is a primary problem. It is tenacious weed. It can be classified into large crabgrass, smooth crabgrass and southern crabgrass. Crab grass is a warm-season, yearly grass. It doesn’t matter how much crabgrass plants appeared the previous year as they all perish. New grass reappears only from developing seeds. Crabgrass start...
Soil Testing compares soil characteristics and crop nutrient requirements and ascertains fertile soil. Thus it ensures no excess fertilizer use or pollution providing substance. It also furnishes the information required to maintain soil fertility. Elements are separated and measured. The fertilizer to be used is suggested. PH, Humic substance and ...
Lawn weeds may be divided into two classes based on the way they emerge from the seed. Most monocot weeds found in turf grass are from the family germinate and are termed as weedy grasses. It includes crabgrass, annual bluegrass, tall fescue and quack grass. Dicots are termed broadleaf weeds and include those plants as dandelion, clover, ground ivy...
Mulch is a mixture of entire or shredded leaves, grass clippings, bark, compost, pine needles or peanut shells encircled around a plant on top of the ground for enriching the soil. It acts as a protective layer on top of the soil. Don’t apply mulch very close to the plant. Applying mulch in early spring retains moisture and checks weed growth. It i...
The sight of water has a cooling effect on any one and refreshes both the eyes and soul of a depressed person. Today, people have realised the effect of the sight and sound of water has a natural stress relieving and cooling effect. Wall fountains fill a room with a relaxing splashing sound. Placing a fountain on a wall does not take up precious ta...
Fountain has relaxing sound and healing benefits. The falling water creates an oasis of peace and tranquility in interior and exterior environment. There are different models of fountains ranging from outdoor fountains to indoor waterfalls; the tabletop fountains , floor fountains , garden wall fountains, garden and patio fountain are some of the p...
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. ...