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 ...
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 ...
A centipede is a yellowish gray insect with several pairs of legs. It moves with speed and eats other insects like spiders and cockroaches. Although their poison is harmless for humans they look eerie and bite like a bee. They can be commonly detected in mulch, rocks and wood in the lawn. Further they spread into steps, flowerbeds and pavements.
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...
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...
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. Today, people have realised the effect of the sight and sound of water has a natural stress relieving and cooling effect. People who have faith in feng shui and its powers usually in...
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. ...
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...
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 ...