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...
The process of raking is also called as detaching. A thatch is the icky brown stuff that builds up from the dead crowns and the stems of the grass plants. The upper portion of the grass always remains greener but with a careful look at the base of the plants one can get to know about the fact and see that the this part is brown and dry looking. Gen...
A healthy and thriving lawn provides many benefits like it helps to keep air temperatures cooler in the summertime like other plants, grass draws carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and gives off oxygen and turf is an ideal outdoor carpet for amusement activity. The chemicals even when used correctly can wash the lakes, rivers and groundwater and ca...
Weeding is an inherent process that is related with lawn maintenance and growing. From the concern of lawns a weed is any plant that does not blend well with the grass. Its appearance is somewhat like a sore thumb in a green carpet of lawns. Specifically a newly grown lawn can have many weeds unless the process of soil sterilization was not done pr...
Lawns also known by the name of turf have been an inherent part of gardening since the colonial days. Although most gardeners would agree over the fact that a good turf can only be the result of professional care but the truth is that just by following some simple steps almost everyone can yield those lush green lawns in the front yard. These steps...
A hedge trimmer is an instrument or a mechanical device that runs on power and is used for the cutting or pruning of garden hedges. They are being categorized on the list of powered garden tools. Earlier times this cutting was done with the help of a knife or with pruning shears. These days with the advance of technology the hedge trimmers are bein...
Even though insects are one of the most populous forms of animal life on earth, fortunately there are only a small number of insects that may at times become a potential problem in turf grass. Generally turf grass insects can be somewhat cyclical and dependent on a number of factors that primarily includes weather, suitable food sources, desirable ...
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 a cooling effect on any one and refreshes both the eyes and soul of a depressed person. Fountains are visually beautiful and they help to enrich the environment with the soothing and mesmerizing water sounds. The fountains range from the gushing waterfalls to babbling brooks. Water features are wonderful additions to the gard...
Fountain whether it is small, tiny or large would always be a focal point for any one who walks into the room which has one installed. There are different types of fountains available in the market. They are made of different types of materials ranging from ceramic, to semi-precious jewels and crystals. The Roman Empire was famous for all types of ...