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Hydroseed Types
Hydroseeding is a quick and inexpensive way to plant a new lawn. It's basically a blend of a variety of grass seeds mixed with ... |
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Hydroseeding
For fast results, try hydroseeding your lawn. Hydroseed is prepared in a mixing tank. As the tank is filling with water, a ... |
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Insect Check
Want to check for surface feeding insects? Cut out both ends of a coffee can, screw it into the suspected area of infestation, ... |
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Know Your Soil
Different soil types have different watering needs. You don't need to be a soil scientist to know how to water your soil ... |
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Landscape Curves
You can use your garden hose to help lay out the borders of curved areas for gardens, flower beds, paths or small ponds. Just ... |
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Lawn Watering
If you don't have a soil moisture probe, some simple guidelines can help you decide when to water. Water when grass changes ... |
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Laying Sod
If you want an instant lawn, sod's the only way to go. First, prepare your soil with lime and fertilizer, just as you would ... |
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Lead in Soil
Lead in soil can be a hazard when children play in bare soil or when people bring soil into the house on their shoes. The ... |
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Make Mulch
Chippers are a valuable addition to the yard power tool arsenal. They can turn brush piles, branches, woody debris and other ... |
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Morning Showers
It's best to water your yard and gardens in the morning. Night watering allows the yard to stay wet too long, inviting disease. |
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Mower Rescue
The most common cause of annual mower repairs results from leaving gas or gas-oil mix inside the engine's tank and carburetor ... |
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Mowing Rules
A general rule of thumb is to never mow more than 1/3 of the leaf blade off at any one mowing. Secondly, it is better to mow ... |
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Mulching Annuals
A good mulch prevents water loss, helps control weeds, and can enhance the flower bed appearance. Grass clippings can be used ... |
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Mulching Bulb Beds
Wait until the ground has begun to freeze before mulching bulb beds. Mulching earlier will encourage bulb-munching rodents ... |
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Naturalized Bulbs
To naturalize bulbs in your lawn, choose bulbs that blossom and fade before grass grows vigorously and requires mowing: ... |
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Naturalizing Bulbs
Naturalizing simply refers to a way of planting bulbs so they appear as though Mother Nature had done the planting. That is, ... |
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New Shrub Maintenance
Water new shrubs once a week the first summer with 5 to 10 gallons of water for each depending on the size of the bush. Take ... |
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New Sod Maintenance
If installed during Summer: Water new sod daily for the first three weeks. Thereafter water twice weekly for a few weeks. ... |
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New Tree Maintenance
Water new trees once a week, regularly, during the first season, with 10 gallons of water. More for large trees. Pour the ... |
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Outdoor Sheds
Adding a yard shed to your backyard not only provides a space for your yard and garden equipment, it gives you a welcomed ... |
