People drink water when they are thirsty and it goes same with the plants as well. Too many variables can enter the picture like light, wind, rain, temperature, humidity and the type of plants installed. Keep the plants moist for two weeks, water everyday if it does not rain at least a half-inch. For the next two weeks water minimum three times per...
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...
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...
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.
Something Interesting About Bamboo Fountains
Bamboo fountain is a wonderful way to add a Japanese touch...
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...
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 ...
There are different models of fountain available. The fountains can be indoor or outdoor fountains- wall fountains, tabletop fountains, garden fountains, and so on. The fountains are made from different kinds of materials too. The materials like ceramic, copper, cast stone, concrete, marble, sandstone, and fiberglass are the popular ones.