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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Water features are wonderful additions to the garden. They give a feeling of lushness and create a habitat for all kinds of birds that frequent one’s garden. Fountains are very beautiful and will enrich the environment with the soothing and mesmerizing water sounds. The fountains range from the gushing waterfalls to babbling brooks. The fountains a...
Fountains whether it is outdoor fountains like garden and garden wall fountain or the indoor fountains like table top , floor and wall waterfalls add not only visual beauty but also soothing acoustic effect to the home. It is believed that the water has the healing powers to uplift the mood of the depressed and blends one with the nature. Always se...
The sight of water has a cooling effect on any one and refereshes both the eyes and soul of a 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 avaible in the market. The fountains are not only found in public garde...
Flowing and cascading, sparkling in the light, creating soft soothing
sounds: the fountain is like a touch of nature captured and brought inside.
Although they are small, these popular fountains can have big, positive
effects--easing stress, promoting relaxation, and improving one’s mental and
physical health. Moss grotto fountain is an out...
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. There is a wide array of contemporary fountains designed to attract the customer. There are indoor and outdoor fountains which have a vast collection of battery ...