Check Soil Texture

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...
 

Arification

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...
 

Apply planting mulch

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...
 

Wind Chime Fountain

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...
 

Types Of Statues For Water Fountains

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. ...
 

Tropical Fruit Fountain

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...
 

Tiny Fountains

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 ...
 

The Basics of Home Fountains

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...
 

Table Fountains

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...
 

Slate Fountain

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...
 

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