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...
Select a handheld edger and place it between the lawn and the roadway. Keep the wheel of the edger on the pavement and the blade on the edge. For bigger lawns use the power-driven edger. In areas, which are difficult to reach, periphery of beds or around trees it is better to use grass shears. Suppose that the grass is very tall to be mowed or the ...
A collection of blades of grass cut many times, bits of leaves and branches, roots and rhizomes that are decaying on the lawn are called a Thatch. This cut grass is left on the lawn as it provides nutrients to the soil, reduces water evaporation and shields from ice damage. But if the decomposition is very slow the thatch becomes a large layer. Thi...
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...
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...
Fountains are decorative items that accent the decorum of the room. They
come in different sizes , shapes and colors. There are fountains that complement
any indoor or outdoor space. The installation of fountains would attract people
and also create an ambiance of peace and tranquility.
There is a wide array of contemporary fountains designed to attract the customer. Fountains are visually beautiful and they help to enrich the environment with the soothing and mesmerizing water sounds.. The water that is sprayed usually depends on the nozzle that is fixed. The nozzle gives the shape to the fountain of water sprayed. To have the sp...
Tabletop water fountains offer serenity and tranquility; the waterfall sound creates a peaceful environment and a beautiful focal point. There are so many types of tabletop fountains available in the market made of different kinds of material. It is a difficult task when it comes to choosing the tabletop fountains. There are table fountains for bot...
The slate fountains are made from natural slates quarried in India. The
slate fountains are all handcrafted and have either a copper or chromium edges.
Fountains are a soothing sight after a stressful day. The sight of water has a
cooling effect on any one and refreshes both the eyes and soul of a depressed
person. There are many types of f...
The fountains can enliven the indoor as well as the outdoors. The fountain can be used for feng shui effect. If the fountain is placed out side then, it not only provides the gentle and soothing sound of the water, but attracts birds too. Many of the outdoor fountains can be used indoors too. However, the converse is not possible. The fountains are...