One of the most important decisions concerning the lawn is the type of grass seed to spread. There are some simple things to keep in mind when selecting a grass seed. Anyone with a lawn knows that it can be choosy from time to time. Planting too late or too early and using the wrong fertilizer, spreading the wrong type of grass seed can all create ...
Suppose the lawn has bare areas, a brown patch or is getting thin it is time to reseed. It is the most easy and economical way to renovate the lawn. Reseeding can be done at any time during the year. However, it should be avoided before winter months, as there is not the required time for the grass to take hold. Ideally, the time is late in summer ...
Renovation of lawn involves killing existing turf and replacing it with new grass without tilling or changing the grade that is normally done during the organizing a new lawn. The reason to renovate lawn when disease or insects frequently attack the species or variety has caused the lawn to thin out, the landscape has become increasingly shady over...
Using lawn fertilizer is essential if someone wants to create the kind of a healthy, green lawn that is the envy for the neighborhood. In order to develop turf that is more competitive against disease, insects and weeds, just incorporate a balance of especially formulated nutrients and slow-release lawn fertilizers into the lawn maintenance program...
A Rolling Leaf Sweeper gathers leaves on a lawn. It is manufactured of high strength steel covered with a rust resistant coating. The collection bag has a volume of 7 cubic feet. Some models of Leaf Sweeper and Garden Vacuum have a U shaped zip to empty its contents. A Deluxe Leaf Sweeper gathers leaves and lawn clippings. It has a 26” swath and an...
New seeding is in need of intensive irrigation for getting established properly. Light and frequent watering is desirable so that the seed and surface are perpetually moist. They must be kept moist for 30 days after plantation. In summer, watering must be done 4 times in a day. During germination if soil dries out seedling may perish. Wherever sodd...
A thatch is a natural component of an actively grown turf grass. Thatches comprises of tightly intermingled layers of dead and living stems, leaves and roots that accumulates in between the growing grasses and the soil underneath. Until the thickness of the thatches does not exceed the normal levels, which is ¼ to ½ inches it has the potential to c...
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...
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...