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 thatch is a natural component of an actively grown turf grass. Thatches comprises of tightly intermingled layers of dead and living stems, leaves and roots that accumulates in between the growing grasses and the soil underneath. Until the thickness of the thatches does not exceed the normal levels, which is ¼ to ½ inches it has the potential to c...
A mechanical spreader is prevalent. It is of 2 types – Drop and Rotary spreader. For both a hopper is filled with nutrients and the spreader is pushed on the lawn. The drop one has an aperture at the base of the hopper. The trigger is pulled to open the cover and the material moves through the aperture into the lawn. The area of lawn fertilized dur...
Appropriate watering, fertilizing, weed control and mowing are key to success for existing lawn or establishing a new lawn from seed. New seedlings and seeds that have not yet germinated but have taken up water are extremely susceptible to heat and drought stresses. Proper watering is the difference between a beautiful crop of grass or no new grass...
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. Since people , today want to create an unique environment where the running water is an object of beauty and an agen...
Fountains whether it is wall mounted or any indoor fountains can make an impact that will transform the spaces it is in. It is believed that the soothing sound of waterfall helps to focus the mind and bring the tranquility of a mountain stream into any room – whether in the home or office. People who believe in the feng shui way of interior decorat...
Bathroom is a place or a room which is equipped with facilities for taking bath. Bathroom is a place where accidents happen more often. Safety is nothing but taking prevention. Bathroom safety is one of the rank holders in the priority list. A safe bathroom reduces the injuries. Kids are fun loving creatures. No matter where they are and how they a...
Poster is an artistic work. It is a reproduction of an original photograph or painting, printed on a large sheet of paper. In other words it is a large piece of printed paper which can be hung over the wall. Posters are fun and inexpensive way to dance or jazz up any room in the house. Posters are perfect for the home to decorate. They act as remin...
The main purpose of the fabric shower curtain is to prevent water from going beyond the shower area, but that is not the only handy reason they are used for. One can have shower curtains in kid’s bathroom that match with the towels, mats and window curtains of the bathroom. Depending on how big the shower area is the size of the shower curtain also...